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Jerusalem International Oud Festival

The 27th Jerusalem International Oud Festival, held from November 5 to 12, 2026, celebrates musical heritage through 16 performances across the city. Featuring international and Israeli musicians, the festival explores diverse traditions from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Asia at venues such as the Jerusalem Theatre and Khan Theater.

Date
Nov 5-12, 2026
Location
Jerusalem
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Jerusalem International Oud Festival
Date
Nov 5-12, 2026
Location
Jerusalem
Music festival Oud Traditional Music

Event summary

Highlights

  • Opening performance by Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa featuring the Jarak Qaribak project
  • Triveni Indian classical music showcase with Rakesh Chaurasia, Purbayan Chatterjee, and Ojas Adhiya
  • A New Nuba musical dialogue between Moroccan vocalists and Israeli poets
  • Tribute to influential Israeli musician Ahuva Ozeri marking 10 years since her passing
Produced by Confederation House under the artistic direction of Effie Benaya, the 2026 festival brings together a global lineup including artists from Britain, Greece, India, and Morocco. The opening night features a collaborative project by Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa, reinterpreting classic Arabic love songs from their acclaimed project. Other international highlights include Greek rebetiko music by Babis Tsertos and Areti Ketime, and 'Triveni,' an Indian classical music performance featuring Grammy Award-winning flutist Rakesh Chaurasia.

The festival also emphasizes cross-cultural dialogues and local tributes. 'A New Nuba' pairs a Moroccan vocal ensemble with Israeli poets to explore Jewish and Muslim Andalusian traditions in both Hebrew and Arabic. Additionally, a special production led by Avi Belleli honors the legacy of the late musician Ahuva Ozeri, featuring various guest vocalists. The event concludes on November 12 with a celebratory performance by the band Teapacks and the Hafla Vehora Orchestra, blending traditional arrangements with contemporary styles.

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