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A nationwide overview of ongoing, upcoming, and recently closed festivals and events.

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Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah

Sep 19-20, 2026 Jerusalem
Recently ended

Rosh Hashanah in Jerusalem marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, characterized by a unique spiritual atmosphere and traditional religious observances. In 2026, the city hosts major prayer gatherings at the...

Religious Festival Jewish New Year +5
EPOS Film Festival

EPOS Film Festival

Sep 16-19, 2026 Tel Aviv
Recently ended

The EPOS Film Festival is an international event held at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art from September 16 to 19, 2026. It focuses on the intersection of cinema and various art...

Film Festival Art +7
Lev Koter festival

Lev Koter festival

Sep 17-18, 2026 Western Negev
Recently ended

The Lev Koter festival, also known as Lev Kotev, is a two-day event taking place on September 17-18 in the Western and Northern Negev regions of Israel. It features workshops, shows, and...

Festival Literature +6
Over-the-top festival

Over-the-top festival

Aug 12-31, 2026 Tel Aviv

The "Over-the-top festival" is a vibrant event held annually at the Tel Aviv Port, typically from mid to late August. It features interactive photo zones, colorful street performers, children’s workshops, and digital...

Festival Family friendly +7
Feelings in Between

Feelings in Between

Jul 8 - Aug 30, 2026 Jerusalem

Feelings in Between is an art exhibition at the Jerusalem Theatre running from July 8 to August 30, 2026. It presents collaborative paintings and drawings by autistic artists from Kfar Shimon, emphasizing...

Art exhibition Collaborative Art +5
Osim Ruach

Osim Ruach

Aug 26, 2026 Ra'anana

Osim Ruach is a large summer bash for teens held at Ra'anana Park in Ra'anana, Israel. The event features live performances by musical artists Agam Buhbut and Nadav Hanzis and takes place...

Music festival Teen Event +4
Eden Ben Zaken’s concert

Eden Ben Zaken’s concert

Aug 21, 2026 Tel Aviv

Pop star Eden Ben Zaken held a concert at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday, August 21, 2026. The event was notably attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and...

Music Concert +2
Israel Festival

Israel Festival

Jul 28 - Aug 20, 2026 Jerusalem

The Israel Festival is a major multidisciplinary cultural event taking place from July 28 to August 20, 2026. Primarily centered in Jerusalem at various venues like the Jerusalem Theatre, it also features...

Cultural Festival Multidisciplinary +8
Jerusalem’s Food Truck Festival

Jerusalem’s Food Truck Festival

Jul 27 - Aug 20, 2026 Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Food Truck Festival, also known as Auto Ochel, is a seasonal summer culinary event held at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade. The festival offers a wide variety of affordable kosher meat and...

Food Festival Kosher +4