There are lots of events in the Negev and South of Israel – from the cities of Beer Sheva and Eilat to the depths of the desert, and notably, at Masada. Various music festivals, outdoor events, concerts, performances, and sporting events are held throughout the year, making the events in the Negev some of the most exciting and unique. Check out the event calendar below, or the articles beneath it for more information about events in the Negev and South of Israel.
Events in the Negev
Events in the Negev
Midburn Festival, Israel’s “Burning Man”. November 6-11, 2023.
The Midburn Festival, Israel’s version of the iconic ‘Burning Man Festival’, will return to the Negev Desert this November 6-11, 2023. Midburn is a 5 day festival in which a temporary city is set up in the Negev, a platform for communal life style, creativity, art and radical self-expression. Check out our other November events... Read More
Sukkot in the Negev & the Dead Sea 2023
Numerous events take place during Sukkot in the Negev and the Dead Sea region of southern Israel. The cool weather makes the desert beautifully bearable and draws thousands of families from across Israel to take advantage. This year Sukkot is September 29th – October 6th 2023. Check back later to see 2023’s Sukkot events. In... Read More
Tamar Festival at Masada, Dead Sea, Israel: October 10-14, 2022
The Tamar Festival will take place again at Masada and the Dead Sea in Israel from October 10-14, 2022. The music celebration showcases some of Israel’s most prominent and beloved artists. The Tamar Festival was founded in 2000 and promotes both Israeli music and the Israeli landscape of the desert, with many concerts taking place... Read More
Tamar Festival at the Dead Sea, Israel: October 2-6, 2023
The Tamar Festival is an annual festival held near the Dead Sea in Israel during the Sukkot holiday. The Tamar Festival will run from October 2-6, 2023. This 5-day Tamar Festival is one of Israel’s largest music festivals, featuring some of Israel’s greatest musicians as well as music from around the world all in a... Read More
Tiesto to Perform in Timna Park, Eilat, Israel. October 20, 2022.
Tiesto is returning to Israel for one concert at Timna Park near Eilat, in southern Israel, in October 2022. Tiesto, named the world’s best DJ of all time, and considered the godfather of EDM music will perform as part of the “Lifetime Festival” on October 20, 2022. The unique performance will take place in this... Read More
The Maccabiah Games. July 12-26, 2022
The Maccabiah Games started in 1932, it is the largest Jewish athletic competition and the 2nd-largest sport event in the world. The “Jewish Olympics” takes place every 4 years in Israel, and the 21st Maccabiah will take place on July 12th-26th, 2022. 10,000 athletes from 80 countries will compete in more than 40 sports. The opening... Read More Dead Sea Marathon, Dead Sea, Israel. February 3, 2023
The annual Dead Sea Marathon will be returning on February 3, 2023 to the lowest place on Earth, the Dead Sea. The race offers a number of distances for all levels of runners including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon. There will be cash prizes for every winner of each long race.... Read More
Darom Adom (Red South) Festival: February 2023
Each year, the Darom Adom Festival follows the rainy season, when the ordinarily green landscape of the northern Negev is covered with a magnificent carpet of scarlet red anemone flowers. To celebrate this spectacle of Israel’s national flower being in full bloom, as well as Israel’s agricultural achievements more generally, is the annual Darom Adom... Read More
Israman 2023 in Eilat, Israel. January 25-28, 2023
The 2023 Israman Triathlon competition will take place in Eilat, Israel from January 25-28, 2023. The extensive competition includes a full Ironman, a half Ironman as well as a relay. Attracting some of Israel’s most fit along with many international visitors who train for the event, the Israman competition is a marvel of human strength... Read More
Shushan – InDnegev Purim Carnival in Binyamina, Israel. March 6-7, 2020
The Shusan – InDnegev Purim Carnival rave will take place in Binyamina, Israel on March 6-7 2020. A wild Purim party set in the desert, the 24-hour party will include shows and a range of music from psychedelic space rock to electronic. The party will be held in a magical green location. Come dressed to... Read More
Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat, Israel. February 20-22, 2020
The Red Sea Jazz festival returns for another year in Eilat, Israel from February 20-22, 2020. It will take place in either the Isrotel Theatre or the Isorhall (sports hotel) in Eilat, Israel from February 20-22, 2020.The cultural event that brings the jazz and music community in Israel together fills the Eilat port with rhythm... Read More