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
Plug Fest. May 9-11, 2013.
Plug Fest is Israel’s first ever international music festival and will take place during May 2013 in the beautiful Negev Desert close to the Dead Sea. The festival will bring a great roster of international names to Israel including Azealia Banks, Chk Chk Chk (!!!), Jessie Ware, Tinariwen, CSS, Lee Scratch Perry, 2ManyDJ’s, John Talabot,... Read More
Ahava Dead Sea Festival. April 16-19, 2014
The Ahava Dead Sea Festival is one of Israel’s leading rock music festivals. Taking place at the Dead Sea, the Ahava Festival combines musical performances with hikes through the beautiful nature of the region and tours of its tumultuous history. The Festival takes place every year during the Passover holiday, and attracts some of Israel’s top... Read More
Veolia Desert Challenge. November 29-December 1, 2012
The Veolia Desert Challenge is a series of challenging outdoor events taking place every winter in the Negev Desert near to the Dead Sea. Including mountain biking and running events at day and night for the beginner or the experienced, the Veolia Desert Challenge offers some once in a lifetime experiences in a magical desert setting. The 2012 event takes place between November 29-December 1. Read More
Israel Didgeridoo Festival. October 25-27, 2012
The Israel Didgeridoo Festival returns in 2012 after a one year break, at a new location in the heart of the Negev Desert in the south of Israel. The festival might not strike you as something to be expected in Israel, yet the Israel Didgeridoo Festival is something special and unique - attracting a great crowd of people who travel from across the country for this unique event with its lively atmosphere. The 2012 Israel Didgeridoo Festival will take place between October 25-27 in the Desert Ashram, and will feature some of Israel's best didgeridoo musicians, alongside international stars. Read MoreZorba the Buddha Festival. September 25-28, 2013.
The Zorba the Buddha Festival is a special festival which takes place every year at the Desert Ashram in the Negev Desert. Uniquely spiritual, the festival is probably the largest festival of its kind in Israel, featuring four days of meditation in a beautiful desert setting. As well as the meditation, the festival has workshops,... Read More
Dead Sea Environmental Float with Spencer Tunick. September 14, 2012
Last year the world watched as acclaimed photographer Spencer Tunick photographed thousands of naked Israelis floating in the waters of the Dead Sea. The iconic photo was seen by over half a billion people and highlighted the environmental threats the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth is facing. On September 14, 2012, Israelis will again to the Dead Sea accompanied by Spencer Tunick, for a night of awareness-raising and fun... Read More
Break For Life, Eilat. August 30-September 1, 2012.
Break For Life 2012 is a weekend of parties taking place in Eilat, Israel's window onto the Red Sea in August. It's a new concept for Israel and possibly the summer vacation of 2012 for you if partying is your thing! Taking place in the Rimonim Hotel in Eilat, Break For Life 2012 will feature an entire weekend of parties, concerts, attractions, and more - a dream for some in which the whole hotel will be turned into a private club! Taking place between August 30-September 1, 2012, Break For Life is a unique event. Tickets are on sale now. Read More
Idan Raichel Concerts in the Golan and Negev. August 2012
The Idan Raichel Project is one of Israel's most successful musical projects both within the country and internationally. In August 2012, they will be giving two concerts in Israel, one in the Golan, and the other in the Negev. Headed by Idan Raichel, the Project features sounds, languages, and musicians which represent the diversity of Israel. The Idan Raichel Project are giving two concerts in Israel in August 2012. On August 2, 2012, the Idan Raichel Project will give a concert at the Golan Amphitheater in the Golan Heights, and on August 3, 2012, at Han Hashayarot in the Negev Desert. Read More
Above and Beyond & Dash Berlin in Eilat, Israel. July 5-6, 2012
English trance group, Above and Beyond and Dutch progressive trance group Dash Berlin will be performing in Eilat, Israel in July as part of the Blue 4 Dance Festival. The two groups, both incredibly well respected for their works, will perform at the New Farm in Eilat in a weekend of music on the Thursday and Friday nights alongside other local artists including Yuval Zach. Above and Beyond and Dash Berlin will at the Blue 4 Dance Festival in Eilat on July 5 and 6, 2012. Read More
