
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.
The Israeli Animation Festival in Tel Aviv, Israel: Early August 2026
The Israeli Animation Festival Animix in Tel Aviv highlights superb animation created by Israeli artists and international contributors. This year’s festival will be held in early August. Both short and long animation films will be showcased at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque. The Israeli animation festival has been celebrating incredible works of animation from all over... Read More
Jerusalem Day Events in Jerusalem: May 14th-15th, 2026
Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) is the day that commemorates Israel’s re-gain of control over the city in 1967. It is celebrated every year in May or June, with festivities and events held across Jerusalem. This year, Jerusalem Day will begin at sundown on 14 May 2026 and conclude at nightfall on 15 May 2026. Take... Read More
The Maccabiah Games: June 30th-July 14th, 2026
The Maccabiah Games started in 1932; it is the largest Jewish athletic competition and the 2nd-largest sport event in the world. The “Jewish Olympics” takes place every 4 years in Israel - this year from June 30th to July 14th. 10,000 athletes from 80 countries will compete in more than 40 sports. The opening ceremony will take... Read More
Shavuot in Israel: May 21st-22nd, 2026
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
EPOS International Art Film Festival in Tel Aviv: Early April 2027
EPOS, The International Art Film Festival, is Israel’s prominent film art festival, dedicated to encounters between the arts and cinema, taking place annually. The EPOS Festival is based at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art; however, it sees films simultaneously shown across the country. The festival features about thirty films, from Israel and around the... Read More
Things To Do in Israel in March 2027
With spring approaching, there are so many things to do in March in Israel as the weather gets warmer and the days get longer. Since it’s still off-season, enjoy a more immersive experience traveling through the country without swarms of tourists around you. There are so many thrilling things happening in Israel this month, like... Read More
Things to Do in Israel in February 2027
During February in Israel, change is in the air. Winter draws to an end, the rain dwindles off, and many annual events begin to take place. February is one of the most beautiful times of the year, as much of the country is covered in gleaming green grass after the rain. February in Israel includes... Read More
Dead Sea Marathon, Dead Sea, Israel. February 5th, 2027
The annual Dead Sea Marathon will be returning on February 5th, 2027, to the lowest place on Earth, the Dead Sea. The race offers several distances for all levels of runners, including a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon, and ultra-marathon. There will be cash prizes for every winner of each long race. The racers will run... Read More
Sommelier Exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel: February 1st-2nd, 2027
The Sommelier Exhibition is returning to Tel Aviv from February 1st to 2nd, 2027. As the largest wine event in Israel, the exhibition will be held at Heichal Hatarbut, Habima in Tel Aviv. If you are passionate about wine, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy hundreds of wines, meet the winemakers, and... Read More
Tel Aviv Marathon: February 26th, 2027
The Tel Aviv Marathon will be returning on February 26th, 2027, to Tel Aviv, the Mediterranean Capital of Cool. With a series of running events including a full marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km run, as well as a 42km hand cycle race for people with special needs, the marathon day will be full of... Read More
Darom Adom Festival: Throughout February 2027
Each year, the winter rains transform the normally dry landscape of the northern Negev into a breathtaking display of scarlet anemone flowers. This region becomes one of the best places to see the spring flowers in Israel. The annual Darom Adom Festival celebrates this spectacular natural phenomenon, showcasing Israel’s national flower in full flourish alongside... Read More
