Festivals in Israel follow a diverse and comprehensive annual calendar. Pretty well whatever your interest, there’s a festival in Israel that will appeal directly – whether it is in the middle of the desert or the center of the urban metropolis of Tel Aviv. From religious celebrations and holiday festivities, cultural festivals and music festivals, there are endless festivals in Israel happening year round and attracting both locals and tourists. Here are some upcoming and past festivals in Israel worth checking out.

Festivals in Israel
Festivals in Israel

Passover in Tel Aviv 2023
Passover in Tel Aviv (Pesach in Tel Aviv), as across Israel, is a time for events, and 2023 is no different. This year, Passover falls from April 5 to April 12, 2023. There are events for all ages from great parties and concerts to family friendly festivals. And with Spring officially upon us, Passover in... Read More
Passover in Israel 2023
Passover in Israel is one of the busiest times of the year when it comes to visitors and events. Passover is an important event in the Jewish calendar and is marked across Israel. The first and last days of Passover are public holidays in Israel. The intermediate days are popular times for families to take... Read More
Shushan Purim in Jerusalem: March 7-8, 2023
Purim in Jerusalem is a colorful and fun time to be in the ‘city of gold’ with events taking place across town to celebrate the Jewish holiday which is a favorite among the masses. Purim is a fascinating and unique experience in Jerusalem, when the streets are filled with religious and secular alike, all dressed... Read More
Purim in Israel: March 6-8, 2023
Purim is one of the most widely popular festivals in Israel. It’s a time when the whole country comes together to celebrate, from religious Jews in Jerusalem to secular Tel Avivians. The festive spirit goes far beyond its original religious roots. Countless Purim street parties with carnival atmospheres take place in almost every city, town, and village... Read More
Hanukkah Events in Israel, 2023
Hanukkah in Israel is a magical time. There are events happening all over the country, schools are on holiday, and families are busy exploring the country and celebrating the ‘festival of light’. This year, in 2023, Hanukkah will begin on December 7th and continue for 8 nights until the 15th December. Hanukkah is the festival... Read More
Things to do in Israel in November 2023
November in Israel marks the beginning of Israel’s mild winter season, but by no means the end of the cultural season, with November featuring an amazing array of events and things to do. From the northern hills of the Galilee to the southern sands of the Negev, Israel will be alive this November. Here are... Read More
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv International LGBTQ Film Festival in Tel Aviv, Israel: October 27-November 5, 2022
The International LGBTQ Film Festival will be held on October 27-November 5, 2022 at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque. During the ten days of the festival, a variety of films are screened which do not receive mainstream distribution in Israel. The festival also holds workshops and special projects with filmmakers from Israel and abroad. The festival... Read More
Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat, Israel: November 10-12, 2022
The Red Sea Jazz Festival will return to Eilat this fall from November 10-12, 2022. The festival will host three days of music from both local and international Jazz musicians. Featured artists include Jacob Collier, Anat Cohen Quartetinho, Third World Lov, Ariel Bart Quintet, and many more. The festival will also hold the traditional Red... Read More
Midburn Festival, Israel’s “Burning Man”. October 10-15, 2022.
The Midburn Festival, Israel’s version of the iconic ‘Burning Man Festival’, will return to the Negev Desert this Sukkot from October 10-15, 2022. Midburn is a five 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. Read More
InDNegev Festival: October 20-22, 2022
The annual InDNegev festival is one of the leading independent music festivals in Israel, featuring a spectrum of genres and styles over three days every October. The InDNegev festival lineup includes rising Israeli stars and exclusive collaborations and live sets, as well as a spectrum of other art and cultural activities. The 2022 InDNegev Festival... Read More
Abu Gosh Music Festival: October 11-13, 2022
The Abu Gosh Music Festival takes place twice every year, and sees creators from the village of Abu Gosh in the Jerusalem Hills a few kilometers west of Jerusalem, usually famed for its hummus restaurants, come alive to the sound of music. The Abu Gosh Music Festival is one of Israel’s largest vocal music festivals... Read More