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Israel Festival Jerusalem

International arts, music, dance & theater — July 28 – August 20, 2026

The Israel Festival is the country's leading international arts celebration — cutting-edge music, contemporary dance, avant-garde theater and public performance art. The 2026 edition runs from July 28 to August 20 at the Jerusalem Theatre and outdoor public spaces citywide.

Dates

2026: July 28 – August 20, 2026. Program typically opens with a large free outdoor spectacle and closes with an international headliner at the Jerusalem Theatre's Sherover Hall.

Venues

  • Jerusalem Theatre (Sherover, Rebecca Crown, Henry Crown) — Main indoor stages
  • Gerard Behar Center — Contemporary dance and experimental theater
  • Public plazas & parks — Free outdoor performances at Safra Square, Independence Park and the Old Train Station

Program Highlights

  • • International contemporary dance companies from Europe and Asia
  • Experimental theater premieres — often site-specific and multilingual
  • Classical & world music concerts
  • Public performance art — free flash-events across the city
  • • Artist talks and workshops open to the public

Tickets

Single tickets typically 90–290 ILS. Festival passes available for multi-show discounts. Outdoor performances are free. Program and booking release each May on the official site.

Official Israel Festival Site

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