There are events in Jerusalem to cater for every taste including a huge number of cultural festivals throughout the year. From art exhibitions to street fairs, concerts, pop-up events and much more, there are endless opportunities for events in Jerusalem. Many events are family-oriented and showcase the city of Jerusalem in new and exciting ways. Check out the events calendar below or the articles beneath it for more information about events in Jerusalem.
Events in Jerusalem
Jerusalem Beer Festival. August 28-29, 2019
The Jerusalem Beer Festival is a top annual event which takes place each August in Jerusalem at the Independence Park in the heart of Jerusalem. The 2019 Jerusalem Beer Festival will be the festival’s 15th year and is set to feature over 50,000 liters of more than 120 beers from Israel and beyond – mainstream, boutique, and locally... Read More
Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival. September 4-21, 2019
The Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival, also known as Mekudeshet Festival, will take place from September 4-21, 2019 in Jerusalem, Israel. Produced by the Jerusalem Season of Culture, this annual festival which started in 2012 showcases a collection of artistic experiences that highlight the identity and reality of the city and serve to inspire. Every year at... Read More
Jerusalem Arts and Crafts Fair. August 6-18, 2018
The 42nd anniversary of the International Jerusalem Arts and Crafts Fair -(the Hutzot Hayotzer festival) will take place from August 6-18, 2018. The fair brings top singers and artists from across the globe together to showcase their work in performances and exhibits, as well as popular children’s shows. Artists, such as painters, sculptors, and jewelers, will represent continents... Read More
Tomorrowland Unite in Jerusalem, Israel. July 23, 2016
The king of all electronic music festivals, Tomorrowland, is taking place for the first time in Israel this summer! “UNITE – The Mirror to Tomorrowland” is an international event taking place simultaneously in 7 countries (Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico and South Africa) “mirroring” the father event, the Belgian festival which has become a cult... Read More
Jerusalem Festival of Light. June 27 – July 5, 2018
The Jerusalem Festival of Light has become an annual event in which the Old City of Jerusalem is brought to light. Dramatic light-ups of the ancient architecture of the Old City as well as the installation of light statues, performances, and pieces of museum artwork conceived by some of the leading light artists from Israel and... Read More
Opera Festival in Jerusalem. June 22-25, 2016
A special opera festival will take place in Jerusalem in June 2016, with performances in the Sultan’s Pool, at the foot of the walls of the historic Old City. Following in the footsteps of the iconic Masada Opera Festival, which takes place earlier in June, the opera festival in Jerusalem will present the opera, ‘Il... Read More
Louis CK performs in Jerusalem, Israel. August 18, 2016
Louis CK, world-wide famous stand-up comedian, has confirmed a performance in Israel in August. Louis CK, considered one of the sharpest actor, writer, and comedy producer nowadays, had announced last month during an interview with Howard Stern “I’m going to Israel and doing a show like at a soccer stadium or something there and I’ll get... Read More
Passover in Jerusalem, 2020
Passover in Jerusalem (Pesach in Jerusalem) is one of the busiest times in the city with loads of special things to do for Passover and thousands of tourists coming to celebrate the significance of the words Jews say, “next year in Jerusalem”. School kids in Jerusalem are on holiday over Passover meaning that families are... Read More
Geek Picnic – A futuristic Luna Park for the whole family in Jerusalem, Israel. April 25-27, 2016
The first international edition of the Geek Picnic is taking place this passover in Jerusalem, Israel. The Geek Picnic is a science, technology and art festival to make you experience all that is “geek chic”: from revolutionary scientific research to the latest high-tech gadget. The event takes place on three days during Passover. Buy your tickets early... Read MorePurim in Jerusalem 2020
Purim in Jerusalem is a colorful and fun time to be in the ‘city of gold’ with events taking place across town to celebrate the Jewish holiday which is a favorite among the masses. A number of Purim events will take place around the city from carnivals to parties. There’s something for every age and... Read More
Bach Festival in Jerusalem. March 17-21, 2016
For the first time in Jerusalem, the International Bach Festival brings to the city 4 days of concerts and lectures, in a multi-cultural event to celebrate the anniversary of German composer Johann Bach’s birth. The events will take place in different locations, such as the YMCA Auditorium and the Jerusalem Theatre, and include interesting performances... Read More