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Rosh Hashanah

Sep 19-20, 2026 Jerusalem
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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

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
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

Manofim Arts Festival

Jul 14-18, 2026 Jerusalem

The 18th edition of the Manofim Arts Festival takes place in Jerusalem from July 14 to 18, 2026. This contemporary arts event spans five days and features a diverse program including gallery...

Contemporary Art Performance Art +6

Jerusalem Film Festival

Jul 9-18, 2026 Jerusalem

The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival is a premier cinematic event running from July 9 to July 18, 2026. The festival showcases hundreds of local and international stories, kicking off with a large-scale...

Film Cinema +5

Jerusalem Design Week

Jul 9-16, 2026 Jerusalem

Jerusalem Design Week is a prominent annual cultural festival hosted at the historic Hansen House in Jerusalem. The 2026 edition features a variety of exhibitions and programs revolving around the theme "Match...

Design Cultural events +6
Lotus Festival (Jerusalem Botanical Gardens)

Lotus Festival (Jerusalem Botanical Gardens)

Jul 3-10, 2026 Jerusalem

The Lotus Festival at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens is a summer cultural festival featuring lotus blossom viewing and Indian-inspired activities, including music, dance, food, workshops, and family experiences.

Cultural Festival Flower Festival +3
Hallelujah – The night show at the City of David

Hallelujah – The night show at the City of David

Jul 3-5, 2026 Jerusalem

Hallelujah is a nighttime audiovisual production set within the archaeological site of the City of David in Jerusalem. The event features high-tech projections on ancient ruins, accompanied by fire and water effects,...

Audiovisual Light Show +6