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
Oasis Festival, Arad, Israel. June 10-11, 2016
The first edition of the Oasis Dub Reggae Festival is taking place near Arad, in the Negev Desert in Israel in June 2016. With the backdrop of the scenic Negev desert, the festival is setting out to bring together all of Israel’s reggae lovers and fans. The set list includes both international and local artists, amongst which Ohnny... Read More
Red Sea Jazz Festival, Eilat. August 26-28, 2018
The Red Sea Jazz Festival will take place again in 2018, first happening in 1987 and running every year since in the last week of August. The Red Sea Jazz Festival, now at its 32nd edition, is a three day international festival with 8 to 9 concerts per evening, 6 clinics with guest artists and nightly Jam... Read More
Passover Events in Southern Israel 2020
Many Passover events in Southern Israel take advantage of the seasonally temperate weather that the Negev Desert sees in Spring, and offer many opportunities for exploring the beautiful region that is often missed. Here are some of the highlights for Passover in Southern Israel and the Negev in 2020. Be sure to also check out... Read More
Red Sea Winter Jazz Festival. February 22-24, 2018
The Red Sea Winter Jazz Festival follows on the tradition of the summer-time, was created for the first time in 2011, with a winter weekend of jazz in February, held due to the immense popularity and status of the summer festival as one of Israel’s premier cultural events. In 2018, the festival will take place over the weekend... Read More
Women Tennis Fed Cup in Eilat. February 3-6, 2016.
Top women players come to sunny Eilat to compete in the Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group I tennis event, on February 3-6, 2016. Fourteen nations including Great Britain, South Africa, Ukraine and Belgium will be competing for two berths in April 16-17ths Fed Cup World Group II playoffs. Israel competes in Pool C with Croatia, Estonia... Read More
Docaviv Negev Documentary Film Festival. December 22-24, 2015
The second Docaviv Negev Documentary Film Festival will take place in December 2015 in multiple locations in the Negev including: Yeruham, Dimona, Arad, Mitzpe Ramon, and Ramat Hovav. The documentary film festival in the Negev will take place over three days and feature film screenings from Israel and around the world, as well as meetings with filmmakers and more... Read More
Minus 424 Dead Sea Rave at Masada, Israel with Skrillex, Jetfire, Mr. Black and More. November 5, 2015
The -424 Dead Sea Rave returns to Masada, Israel in November 2015 for a sunset to sunrise electronic music spectacle featuring many of the biggest names in the global scene. Taking place at the lowest place on earth, at the foot of the spectacular Masada fortress in the Judean Desert, the 2015 Dead Sea Rave will... Read More
International Hot Air Balloon Festival. September 29-October 2, 2015
An international hot air balloon festival will take place in Israel from late September-October 2015, at two locations in the country – at Park Maayan Harod near Mount Gilboa in the Galilee, and at Park Eshkol, in the northern Negev. The festivals bring hot air balloons to Israel from around the world and offer fun and family friendly... Read More
Walk About Love, Israel. October-December, 2015
Walk About Love is an annual walking festival in Israel where locals and tourists from around the world join together in an incredibly special and unique trek across the land of Israel. The route follows the Israel National Trail which traverses the entire breadth of the land from the country’s southern point at the Gulf... Read More
Perseids Meteor Shower in the Negev. August 12, 2018.
The Perseids Meteor Shower is one of the worlds most impressive astronomical events and every year many people head into Israel’s Negev Desert for a clear view of this unique sight in area free of light pollution. Occurring each August, the Perseids Shower occurs when the earth crosses the path of the Swift–Tuttle comet, and ice... Read More
GrooveStock Festival. June 5-6, 2015
The first ever Groovestock Israeli Groove Festival will take place in the Negev Desert in June 2015. Bringing together some of Israel’s biggest names in groove, such as Yemen Blues, Dudu Tassa, Shai Tsbari, Yossi Fine and the Eccentrics, Mark Eliyahu, and A-WA, as well as a line-up of DJ’s. Groovestock will take place in... Read More