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Jerusalem Food Truck Festival
A summer feast on the Armon Hanatziv Tayelet
Each summer the Jerusalem Municipality's "Tasty Summer" project transforms the Armon Hanatziv Promenade (Haas Promenade / Tayelet) into an open-air food-truck park — top Israeli chefs, dozens of trucks, live nightly performances, a laser show, kids' activities and one of the city's most breathtaking views over the Old City.
When & Where
2026 Dates
July 27 – August 20, 2026
Sunday–Thursday evenings. Free entry; pay-as-you-eat (most dishes up to ₪45). Participating eateries rotate every two weeks.
Location
Armon Hanatziv Promenade (Tayelet / Haas Promenade)
Southeast Jerusalem, overlooking the Old City. Free parking on-site; bus lines 8, 30, 78 stop nearby.
Chefs & Participating Restaurants
The festival features cooking by some of Israel's most acclaimed chefs:
- • Yisrael Aharoni
- • Moshik Roth
- • Rachel Ben Elul
- • Guy Gamzo
- • The Machneyuda Group
Additional dishes by well-known chefs and restaurants from around the country:
Shimon Vaknin, Rubi Michael, Super HaMizrach, Jako, Rozy, Pitmaster, Joy, Palomino, Cookie Cream, Kaboom, Nadav Borenstein, Segev, Moka, Habibi, Nuna Mufleta, Kiortosh, Arale and more.
Tuesday Night Performances
- • Guy Mazig — Tuesday, July 28
- • Alma Gov — Tuesday, August 4
- • Shimon Buskila — Tuesday, August 11
- • Knesiyat HaSechel — Tuesday, August 18
Plus a nightly laser show over the Old City skyline, kids' zone with balloon artists and street performers, and panoramic sunset views from the Haas Promenade.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the Jerusalem Food Truck Festival 2026?
- July 27 – August 20, 2026, Sunday through Thursday evenings, on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade (Haas Promenade / Tayelet).
- Is entry free?
- Yes — entry is free. Food is pay-as-you-eat and most dishes are capped at ₪45.
- Which chefs are cooking at the festival?
- Yisrael Aharoni, Moshik Roth, Rachel Ben Elul, Guy Gamzo, and the Machneyuda Group, plus dishes from Shimon Vaknin, Rubi Michael, Super HaMizrach, Jako, Rozy, Pitmaster, Segev, Habibi and many more.
- Who is performing on Tuesday nights?
- Guy Mazig (July 28), Alma Gov (August 4), Shimon Buskila (August 11), and Knesiyat HaSechel (August 18).
- How do I get there?
- Free parking is available on-site. Bus lines 8, 30, and 78 stop nearby. The Tayelet is in southeast Jerusalem overlooking the Old City.