There are lots of events in the Galilee and North of Israel – from the city of Haifa to the beautiful rurality of the Galilee, events include a great range of music festivals throughout the year. The region is diverse, and the perfect place for a variety of events. Check out the event calendar below, or the articles beneath it for more information about events in the north and Galilee region.
Events in the North & Galilee
Events in the North & Galilee
Haifa International Film Festival: September 28 – October 7, 2023
The Haifa International Film Festival was the first international film festival in Israel and still takes place every year in the city of Haifa. The 2023 Haifa International Film Festival is now at its 39th edition and will take place between September 28 – October 7. Ever since the first event in 1983, the Haifa Film Festival... Read More
Akko Festival in Akko, Israel: October 1-4, 2023
The Akko Festival takes place every year in Akko on Israel’s northern coastline. In 2023, the festival will take place between October 1-4 and will be held at the Fringe Theater Festival, sitting among the Crusader ruins and beachfront promenades of Akko’s Old City. This event tends to fall out during the Jewish festival of... Read More
Sukkot in the North of Israel 2023
Sukkot in the North of Israel and the Galilee marks the end of summer and the start of the winter months, and a final rush of great events take place before the weather changes. Many nature-oriented and family-friendly festivals will take place during Sukkot in the Galilee and the North. This year Sukkot is September... Read More
Sukkot in Safed (Tzfat) 2023
Sukkot in Safed (Also spelled Tsfat or Tzfat) is one of the most inviting times of the year to visit Safed. Local families set up their sukkahs on their porches, rooftops and even along the lanes and alleyways of the main thoroughfares which presents a festive atmosphere of communal celebration. The small town is alive... Read More
Sea of Galilee Marathon: December 9, 2022
The city of Tiberias, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in the north of Israel hosts a marathon each year. The Tiberias Marathon is the ‘lowest marathon on earth’ at some 200 meters below sea level, and runners travel through the historic streets of Tiberias before heading south along the shores of the... Read More
Hanukkah in Northern Israel, 2023
Hanukkah in northern Israel is a wonderful time of year. There are Hanukkah events taking place all across the region. Towns and villages each host their own variety of activities with an especially large number of activities in the holy city of Safed. Check out some of the top events happening during Hanukkah in northern... Read More
Shavuot in Israel: May 25-26, 2023.
Shavuot, which translates to “weeks”, is a celebration to mark the completion of the 7-week Omer counting period following the Passover holidays. Shavuot in Israel is usually celebrated with an abundance of events: music festivals, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities. The holiday falls in May or early June each year, as the weather warms up and... Read More
Holiday of Holidays, Haifa. December 8-26, 2022
The Holiday of Holidays, or Chag HaChagim in Hebrew, is an annual celebration of the religious and cultural diversity of the city of Haifa in the north of Israel. It takes place every December and marks the Hanukkah, Christmas, and Ramadan holidays for the Jewish, Christian and Muslim residents of Haifa who live peacefully side... Read More
Annual Christmas Market, Nazareth. December 2023
The Annual Christmas Market in Nazareth will take place in December, 2023 at Mary’s Well Square, just up the road from the famous Basilica of the Annunciation. Check back later in the year for exact dates. The real action begins in the early evening, with a few activities for kids earlier in the afternoon. Nazareth is... Read More
Elai Botner & the Outside Kids to Perform at the Caesarea Amphitheater in Caesarea, Israel. May 23, 2020
Elai Botner & the Outside Kids will perform at the Caesarea Amphitheater in Israel on May 23, 2020. The concert will begin at 21:00. Tickets start at 114 NIS. Elai Botner is a composer, singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is currently the frontman of the rock group Elai Botner & The Outside Kids. The group... Read More
LP to Perform in Caesarea, Israel. June 28, 2020
LP (Laura Pergolizzi) will perform in Caesarea, Israel on June 28, 2020. The singer and songwriter is best known for her single, “Lost on You.” She has written songs for some of the biggest artists including Cher, Rihanna, the Backstreet Boys, and Celina Dion. The concert will take place at the Caesarea Amphitheater at 21:00.... Read More