Festival

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
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

Kanye West at the 67th Grammys Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

London music festival canceled after UK bars Ye’s entry amid pressure from Jewish groups

Shabbat candles

Passover candle lighting times for Israel and US


Jerusalem highlights: May 16 – May 22

 ‘A Bachelorettes’ Apartment’ (see Sunday) at Aspaklaria Theater.

Musrara Mix: Covering artistic, philosophical, and social divides

In terms of the programmatic content, the main man this year is Roy Menachem Markovich, who devised the lineup that takes place over three days, starting on May 6.

 Puppeteer Moti Brecher.

For the first time: The Israeli Jazz Festival in Lehavim

The jazz club in the southern town of Lehavim, operating with the support of the Lehavim Council and Lehavim Community Center, will host an Israeli jazz festival for the first time.

 The Jazz Festival in Lehavim

45th Acco Festival kicks off with dynamic line-up of performances

Held in the historic alleys and courtyards of Old Acre, the festival offers a dynamic lineup of dozens of original productions.

Acco Festival

Series of free events to be experienced at 'Live at the Lake Festival' in Israel's North

A blend of music, food, and culture, the two-day event on April 16 and 17 will feature afternoon children’s shows and evening concerts.

 MONFORT LAKE in Ma’alot-Tarshiha.

From ice baths to yoga classes: Everything to expect at Israel's largest wellness festival

Three movement areas, 50 health booths, and a free alternative therapy zone: Wellfest returns for its fifth year at Kfar Maccabiah. The event will take place on May 29-30.

 Wellfest

Postponed by war, Acre Fringe Festival to highlight resilience and art

Israel’s Acre Fringe Festival is back this April with bold, thought-provoking performances.

 ‘EVERYTHING REMAINS Alive’ offers a poignant and touching exploration of post-traumatic stress disorder through the eyes of a loving wife.

Ashdod to launch Meridiano festival, celebrating music, theater, cinema

The festival, taking place June 14-22, will be spread across the city, with venues including the 7,000-seat Ashdod Amphitheater and the 1,000-seat Ashdod Performing Arts Center.

 SPANISH FLAMENCO guitarist El Amir will be one of the main attractions.

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