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

Eilat Summer Rave with Ingrosso, Alvaro, and Schultz. July 3-4, 2014
The Eilat Summer Rave brings three world-class DJ’s to Israel’s window onto the Red Sea for a weekend of parties and raves in Eilat. The weekend includes two nights of mega parties at the ‘Farm’ with legendary international DJ’s Markus Schultz (crowned America’s Number 1 DJ in 2012) and Sebastian Ingrosso (from Swedish House Mafia). As well as the... Read More
Northern Negev Food Festival. June 5-7, 2014
The annual culinary festival in the Northern Negev entitled ‘From the Field to the Plate’ will take place this year during the weekends of the 29-31 May and the 5-7 June. The region – nicknamed the “grain basket of Israel” – is home to roughly 60% of Israel’s agriculture. In celebration of this achievement numerous restaurants, farms,... Read More
La Traviata at Masada Opera Festival. June 12-17, 2014
Following successful operas at Masada in previous years, 2014 will see La Traviata at Masada. This unique festival sees the Israeli Opera performing at the unique setting of the Masada Fortress beside the Dead Sea . La Traviata, features some of the greatest works of Giuseppe Verdi, and is one of the most popular operas worldwide. The... Read More
David Broza Concert at Masada, Israel. August 9, 2014.
Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza, famous for his unique sounds on the guitar which fuse world sounds such as Spanish flamenco, percussion techniques, with classic rock and roll, will perform this August at Masada in what has become a traditional annual concert. This unique concert takes place as the sun rises over the Dead Sea, beginning at 3am,... Read More
Addiction Eilat Trance Weekend. March 27-30, 2014
The first of Eilat’s summer season of mega-parties kicks off in late March 2014, with three nights, and four days, of non-stop trance parties. The line-up of Addiction Eilat, includes 19 DJ’s including two who travel in from France, and non-stop music in the tranquil setting of the Orchid Hotel, Eilat, which the festival takes... Read More
Boy George in Israel for Eilat Pride. May 16, 2014
British singing legend, Boy George will perform in Eilat, Israel in May 2014. Boy George started his career in the 1980’s as lead singer of the popular group Culture Club, whose hits include “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”, “Time (Clock of the Heart)”, “Church of the Poison Mind”. He moved on to become a... Read More
Shaolin Kung Fu Fighters Perform in Israel. February 18-22, 2014
Twenty Shaolin fighters, experts in the art of Kung Fu are heading to Israel from China in February 2014, for a tour of performances around the country. Shaolin is an ancient martial art dating back over 1500 years, which was developed by the monks of the legendary Shaolin Temple. The performers head to Israel for shows... Read More