Festival

Families of the fallen Nahal Oz observation soldiers honor their daughters' memories with the third annual "Tea Time" music festival, celebrating their vibrant lives.

The international lighting festival LUMAGICA returns to Yarkon Park on November 12 with over 3 million LEDs, a European winter market, and stunning new multimedia displays.

A naked festival-goer caused chaos during The Chainsmokers' performance at the Austin City Limits music festival in Texas, damaging sound equipment and confronting staff.

The 15th Arava International Film Festival will run from November 4 to 14 near Tzukim, featuring global cinema, open-air screenings, and a special tribute to Billy Wilder.

IndieNegev returns to the hard-hit Eshkol region, relying entirely on community support and ticket sales rather than corporate sponsorships to celebrate independent Israeli music.

A woman died from a suspected heat-related medical emergency at the Carson Jazz Festival in California, while organizers faced heavy criticism for failing to halt the event or remove the body.

A Be'er Sheva court sentenced Ram Shahin to seven years in prison for looting million-shekel sound equipment from the Nova festival site after October 7, while co-defendant Daniel Hasson received 40 months.

The InDnegev Festival returns in full force for its 2026 edition in the Eshkol region, marking its comeback after the October 7 tragedy with five stages and top artists.

Rishon LeZion Festival launches Pizza City during Sukkot, a massive culinary hub featuring top Israeli chefs, Italian treats, workshops, and concerts.

Controversy has erupted in Israel over planned Simchat Torah celebrations at the Nova festival memorial site in Re'im, with bereaved families protesting the events.

The 42nd Haifa International Film Festival combines world-class cinema with a vibrant culinary journey, offering everything from artisan morning bakeries and local street food to fine wine bars and exclusive film screenings.

The traditional Kfar Aza kite festival, founded by the Kutz family and halted after October 7, returns to Tel Aviv's Southern Tzuk Beach on September 30 as a symbol of hope and memory.

An American woman was left paralyzed from the waist down after a concertgoer fell from a tree and landed on her during the Louder Than Life music festival in Kentucky.

Discover the latest cinematic highlights, from gripping survival dramas like The Weight and stunning historical romances to brilliant comedies and timeless classics.

Electronic music legends Infected Mushroom are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a massive three-day multi-stage festival at Park HaYarden in northern Israel, aiming to revive the local festival tradition.

German brewery Weihenstephan is bringing traditional Oktoberfest celebrations to Tel Aviv's Giv'on Square from September 29 to October 1 with free admission, live music, and seasonal beer.

Omer Shem Tov, freed after 505 days in Hamas captivity, releases his memoir "Meeting Myself in Hell," reflecting on survival, trauma, and resilience.

At the Burning Man festival in Nevada, the Nova community held its annual memorial ceremony at the Nova Heaven installation, featuring speeches by survivors and recently released hostages.

The 42nd Haifa International Film Festival will take place from September 26 to October 3, 2026. The program features documentaries on Chaim Topol and Naomi Shemer, a film about the Black Panthers, and the final work of the late director Nitzan Giladi.

The Big Church Festival in West Sussex was cancelled after a large sign collapsed, killing a 41-year-old man and injuring five others.

For the third time, the Nova Heaven project returns to the Nevada desert with a new installation featuring the names of the 413 victims and four nights of music. Vintage Culture, ANNA, Max Styler, and LP Giobbi will join Infected Mushroom, Captain Hook, Rafael, Darco, and a long list of Israeli artists.

Just before the summer vacation ends, a well-known mall in Tel Aviv is initiating a surprising four-day event with a surfing simulator, creative zones, and prizes for the whole family at no cost.

The Yalla Galil festival in Beit Jann has been cancelled due to the participation of Eden Ben Zaken. The local council head explained: "Strength does not lie in one side breaking the will of another, but in preventing bloodshed today and ensuring that fear does not dictate how we will live tomorrow."

From a morning shake to an evening drink, from open-air events to movies, performances, and activities for the whole family — August offers plenty of reasons to get out of the house. Here are some events and places worth marking in your calendar.

In the Ozora festival communities, complaints have arisen regarding the behavior of Israelis, and many claims, including from other Israelis who were present, about "taking over" and lack of respect, with some even calling: "Israelis should be banned from coming, they destroy every place they go to."

Footage from the Ozora Festival in Hungary shows a person climbing a high structure and jumping into the crowd. While there is no official update on their condition, rumors of a fatality are circulating online, fueling intense criticism of the event's security measures.