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Events in Israel
There are hundreds of events in Israel taking place every week. From top international musicians (from rock to classical) to art events, sports events, and almost any other event imaginable (and not imaginable), you’ll find something that interests you. Below is our listing of all events in Israel.
Taste of the Galilee Food Festival: Mid-December 2026
The Taste of the Galilee Food Festival is an annual food festival taking place in the region around the serene Sea of Galilee in the north of Israel. Restaurants, cafes, and kibbutzim throughout the region will be serving additional themed dishes as well as hosting an array of food-related workshops and exhilarating cultural musical performances. The aim of this... Read More
Hula Valley Bird Festival: Late January 2026
The Hula Valley Bird Festival is a spectacular annual event that takes place every winter, offering a unique opportunity to witness one of the world’s most significant bird migrations. The Hula Valley serves as a vital stopover for birds migrating south, making it an essential destination for both birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. In 2025, the... Read More
Lag BaOmer in Mount Meron
Mount Meron is the most interesting place to celebrate Lag BaOmer. The mountain, in the Western Galilee region near Safed, is the location of the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (Rashbi). This site draws tens of thousands of religious Jews from across Israel and beyond who make the annual pilgrimage there lighting bonfires on... Read More
Lag Baomer in Israel: May 4th-5th, 2026
Lag Baomer in Israel is a time for outdoor celebrations. The Jewish festival marks the 33rd day of the ‘counting of the Omer’, which begins on Passover and ends on Shavuot. These are days of mourning in response to the tragedies that happened during the period in Biblical times. Lag Baomer in 2026 takes place... Read More
Hoppy Beer Festival, Tel Aviv: Mid-January 2027
Ready for the most immersive beer experience of a lifetime? This winter, the Hoppy Beer Festival in Tel Aviv will take place at Beit Hamecholot on the Jaffa Port in mid-January. The event features a wide collection of beers from across Israel and the rest of the world. You can read more specifically about Israel’s... Read More
Bezalel Arts Fair, Jerusalem
The Bezalel Arts Fair in Jerusalem features the works of Jerusalem artists in an initiative which is beginning to resemble the famous Nachalat Binyamin Street Market in Tel Aviv. Taking place every Friday in the pedestrianized area of Bezalel Street, the Bezalel Street Fair brings around 150 artist stalls and 10,000 visitors to an initiative which is now, three years after its launch, a core part of the Jerusalem culture and arts scene - vibrant and diverse. The Bezalel Arts Fair takes place each week from 10am to 4pm Read More
Free Opera in the Park in Tel Aviv: Early September 2026
Tel Aviv hosts an annual opera in the park performance every July in the beautiful Yarkon Park in the north of the city. The 2011 opera will take place on Thursday July 19 at 9pm and will be a special outdoor performance of Mozart's Magic Flute. Entrance is, of course free, and seating is on the grass so be sure to get there a little early, bring a blanket, and have a great evening. Read More
Dancing Camel Brewery, Tel Aviv
Founded in 2006, The Dancing Camel Brewery opened as Israel’s first production microbrewery, and remains to this day, the only microbrewery in Tel Aviv. The Dancing Camel produces beers which are distinctly Israeli in the setting of a quintessential American microbrewery. Whilst the brews vary seasonally, local ingredients are key. Check out the Dancing Camel Brewery - all Tourist Israel readers save 10% with the voucher. Read More
Israel’s Micro-Breweries
Some called 2011 the year for Israel's micro-breweries with a surge in the number of breweries operating across the country. In a similar way to how wineries have sprung up in every corner of Israel, micro-breweries have appeared at an incredibly rapid pace over the past few years, mostly by passionate Israeli beer lovers who strive to create beer better than anything made by the large, commercial breweries. Many of Israel's micro-breweries are open to the public with visitors centers and brewery tours both interesting and, of course, tasty! Read More
Pavo Brewery, Zichron Yaakov
The Pavo Brewery in Zichron Yaakov is one of Israel's leading micro-breweries. Founded in 2010, Pavo was one of a number of new micro-breweries to open in Israel in what has been a surge of openings over the past few years. Set on the outskirts of the quaint town of Zichron Yaakov, in a beautiful location on the edge of Mount Carmel, Pavo opens its doors to visitors who are welcomed to tour the brewery and taste the beers, and of course, enjoy them in its beer garden, bar, or restaurant! Read More
Stone in the Galilee Symposium at Lake Montfort
Every year at the time of the festival of Passover the town of Ma’alot in Israel's Upper Galilee hosts the renowned Stone in the Galilee Symposium at Lake Monfort. An event capturing the attention of sculptors the world over, the Stone in the Galilee Symposium has been an active part in the Israeli activities calender since 1992. In 2012, the Maalot Stone in the Galilee Symphosium will take place between April 8-11 and is part of the Bank Hapoalim free Passover activities scheme. Read More
