Festival

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
Italian writer Erri Da Luca.

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

Festival of Shavuot

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

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

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


Ninth annual Bach Festival kicks off throughout Israel

The ninth edition takes place March 17-24, opening at the YMCA in Jerusalem (March 17, 7 p.m.) before moving on to Rehovot, Haifa, and Tel Aviv.

  British conductor Andrew Parrott

A celebration of colors and magic: Why visiting Bulgaria in March?

Red-and-white decorations, ancient rituals, and unique traditions: The surprising reason that makes Bulgaria a perfect spring destination—plus, where to celebrate Baba Marta in Israel.

 The Presidential Palace in Sofia

From retro comebacks to Netflix hits: The costumes taking over this year

Purim 2025 brings variety: From IDF soldier costumes and animated characters to classics and gaming-inspired outfits, all set to shine in the annual carnival.

 Yamam fighter costume, price: NIS 49.90, Max Stock

Purple south: The first lupine celebration in Gedera kicks off

In celebration of its 140th anniversary, Gedera invites you to explore purple blossoms, heritage sites, and history with three Fridays of tours, photography workshops, and family activities.

 Lupines

Meditation and kiddush: A festival of wellness and Israeli Shabbat

From yoga to Shabbat: We explored the Fit&Soul festival by Shabtava, blending wellness and Jewish tradition, with performances by David D'Or and Avri Gilad, and lectures by Prof. Rafi Carasso.

 Dead Sea

Imagine Festival: Connecting to Nova survival through music & dance

At this past Imagine Festival, we witness the healing process of those who made it out of Nova – and Israeli youth as a whole.

 CELEBRATING LIFE at the Imagine Festival.

Back to roost: Singer-songwriter Zohar Ginzburg to light up the Hamagber Festival

Ginzburg’s slot is on February 5 (10:30 p.m.), with singer-songwriter Rona Kenan joining her and her quintet on stage.

 ZOHAR (ZOZO) GINZBURG – an intriguing fusion of powerhouse rock seasoned with rich lyrical seams.

Israeli hostages get heartfelt tribute at Tel Aviv drag festival

Yellow ribbons of solidarity with Israel's Gaza hostages featured alongside colorful performances at Tel Aviv's drag festival that opened this week.

 A person performs at the opening night of a drag festival, following a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 23, 2025.

Isrotel ClassiCameri Festival: virtuosity, variety, and unforgettable performances

There were quite a few Anglos in the jam-packed audience. The pianist parried the protest with aplomb, and a winning smile, before getting back to the musical business at hand.

 JAN VOGLE wows them at Eilat’s Royal Garden Hotel auditorium.

Darom Adom Festival to be held in solidarity with hostage families

Doron Ashtan Nachmani, the CEO of the association, said they “cannot celebrate or proceed with our traditional festival until all our brothers and sisters are safely returned.” 

 Picnic near Marva's Well