Festival

After two difficult years: The festival bringing life back to the Western Galilee

The July Art festival in the Western Galilee celebrates its ninth year with dozens of artists, galleries, and small businesses inviting visitors to rediscover this beautiful, recovering region.

The Western Galilee.
Palestinians are standing in queues in front of Damascus Gate on Eid Al-Fitr on March 20, 2026 in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem highlights: July 17-23

The Manofim program includes a plethora of live entertainment.

United in art: Jerusalem's Manofim Festival returns with art, music, and performance

Hot air balloon festival.

Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to the Negev after three-year hiatus


Idan Amedi to perform near Gaza border after wartime injury

Fauda star and singer Idan Amedi will headline the Sderot Beer Festival, returning to the Gaza border region after his wartime injury.

Israeli musician, Idan Amedi.

Israel holds first annual Thai Festival as two nations celebrate 72 years of diplomatic relations

“We’re bringing the Thailand festival here because you are special.," Thai Ambassador to Israel Boonyarit Vichienpuntu said. "It’s going to be an annual event for Israel."

Dancers perform at the first annual Thai Festival in central Israel. June 12, 2026.

Several wounded in Ohio shooting near festival, police seeking suspect

The shooting occurred near the Old West End festival, a two-day event featuring live music and home tours in the city's historical district.

OLD WEST End Festival 2010.

Israel Police chief meets with members of LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month

Police and LGBTQ+ community leaders discussed security preparations as Pride Month events get underway across Israel, with the Tel Aviv Pride Parade returning to its traditional format.

Police Commissioner Danny Levy meets LGBTQ+ representatives ahead of Pride Month.

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

West has faced a wave of cancellations across Europe this summer following years of antisemitic remarks, with Britain denying him entry in April.

US rapper and producer Kanye West arrives for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.

Israel’s Wine Festival begins next week

The Yehuda wine region will celebrate its annual wine festival throughout the month of June with a festive opening event in Latrun and hundreds of regional wine experiences.

The annual Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival returns for its 28th year

A nationwide beverage festival

After three years in Tel Aviv, The Alchemist's cocktail festival is also coming to Jerusalem, Haifa, and Beersheba. Come and rejoice.

A psychedelic cocktail menu

Winging it: Jerusalem writers festival lineup reveals a shifting cultural landscape

Envelope-pushing European-based American writer Nell Zink joins a stellar cast at this year’s Jerusalem International Writers Festival.

Italian writer Erri Da Luca.

Where to celebrate Shavuot? The most special places to travel to in the Jezreel Valley

Between pioneer dances, wineries, fields, and local markets – the Jezreel Valley offers a weekend of nature, agriculture, and local flavors as part of the Milk and Honey festival.

Festival of Shavuot

Four day pride festival to be held at Dead Sea, largest in history of Middle East

“Pride Land is not just another festival," said the main producer and initiator of the festival, Aaron Cohen, "it's the biggest thing we've done here.”

View of the Dead Sea and its surroundings, February 6, 2026.