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OCTOBER
Jerusalem Knights Festival
6,13,20,27/10
The Middle Ages come to life in the Old City of Jerusalem: Knights, princesses, jugglers, peddlers and court jesters fill the city's ancient alleyways with sounds, color and music that blend into a nighttime celebration. The event is open to the public free of charge.
www.jerusalem-oldcity.org.il
iky.baryosef@gmail.com
077-3322717
Herzliya Biennale for Contemporary Art
9/10
This exhibition will be held this year in conjunction with ARTLV, the Tel Aviv Biennale, featuring the work of 30 Israeli and international artists exhibiting in Herzliya city center and the Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art
www.herzliya-biennial.com
Gush Etzion Festival
13-20/10
Festival of Jewish theater and music featuring a variety of performances for the whole family.
www.baitisraeli.co.il
02-9410124
HaTamar Festival
14-18/10
A music festival in nature: the desert and its mesmerizing scenery and ever-changing colors, the mountains, valleys and oases, will host a wide variety of musical shows.
www.tamarfestival.co.il
ofra@ma-tamar.co.il
08-6584410 Tourists' Regional Information Center
08-9975010
"Eilat Action" Festival
16-18/10
Numerous cultural events, activities, display of cars and motorcycles and more.
The event is a part of a process of creating a sports competition and a Peace motorcycles Rally.
www.eilat.muni.il
Beit Shemesh Festival for Jewish Rock and Soul Music
16-18/10
A music festival featuring nighttime concerts by an exciting lineup of artists, plus a variety of daytime activities.
www.touryoav.org.il
tour@yoav.org.il
08-8502240 08-8500777
The 32nd Acre Fringe Theater Festival
16-19/10
Festival featuring performances of original, avant-garde fringe theater from Israel and around the world, including street theater and outdoor events.
www.accofestival.co.il
04-9552426
Gilboa Coexistence Festival
16-20/10
An international festival promoting the message of coexistence between Jews and Arabs, held in the Gilboa Regional Council in northern Israel.
www.hagilboa.org.il
04-6533234
"TLV City Break"
19-22/10
An urban festival of music, fashion and contemporary art, against the backdrop of Tel Aviv's vibrant nightlife, showcasing the city's wide range of attractions. This is a new event – check to be sure it is taking place.
Eilat Tri-Border Half Marathon
28/10
Half Marathon in the desert.
Participation of local and international marathon runners with runners from Jordan and Egypt. Throughout the marathon a major cultural event will be integrated.
www.eilat.muni.il
Eilat International Triathlon
28-29/10
Triathlon (swim, bicycle race and road race) in which athletes from Israel and the world compete.
www.triathlon.org.il
03-6764008
Sde Boker 100 Festival
The festival includes a road biking trip (noncompetitive), guided group adventure bicycle rides into the desert, a short and easy family ride to a breathtaking lookout over Nahal Zin (especially suitable for children), and a bicycle relay race in which each four-member relay team completes four circuits around a circular track for a total distance of 100 km!
www.rng.org.il
08-6564184
The Israel – Aviv Ride
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies and the Hazon Organization are holding a bicycle rally from Jerusalem to Eilat, themed "Riding together for cooperation and for the environment". A group of 150 Israel-supporters from abroad (mainly from the US) will ride together for 7 days, covering a distance of about 450 km. The en-route program will focus on various subjects related to environmental protection and regional cooperation. All funds raised during the ride will be directed to projects in the field of environmental education (scholarships) and environmental protection activity in Israel.
www.israelride.org
saritmr@arava.org
052-8022067
"Wheels of Love"
Annual international cycling trip to raise money for the children of Alyn Hospital. The trip has four routes – off-the-road, challenging on-the-road, regular road and touring route. Hundreds of cyclists and volunteers from Israel and the world participate in the event.
www.alynride.org.il
hbali@alyn.org
02-6494231
The Yoav Yehuda Wine Festival
Festival marking the end of the wine grape harvest season. An ethnic event that has become a tradition.
www.touryoav.org.il
tour@yoav.org.il
08-8502240 08-8500777
Olive Branch Festival in the Galilee
This multicultural festival is held at the start of the olive harvest season and includes a wide variety of activities in the oil press facilities, groves, villages and Hananya Farm – Israel’s National Olive Council center. The festival is hosted in many venues in the olive-growing areas of Israel, under the theme "remedy for a long life."
www.galil.gov.il
atad@botanic.co.il
04-9552426/7
The Jerusalem March
Intermediate days of Sukkoth
Thousands of people, including tourists and pilgrims from Israel and abroad, participate in this traditional march, garbed in colorful costumes. The route follows the major tourist attractions of the city. A mass family happening takes place in Sacher Park.
naheli@jerusalem.muni.il
02-6298048
Renaissance Festival at the Yehiam Fortress
Intermediate days of Sukkoth
Ancient crafts market, displays, story tellers, concerts and music performances, in a magical atmosphere inspired by the Renaissance era.
www.lagalil.com
04-9521175
Guitar Gems – International Classical Guitar Festival and Competition
This international guitar festival every year hosts the finest Israeli and foreign guitar players.
www.netanya-culture.co.il
ednasp@netanya.muni.il
09-8603115
Tel Aviv Dance 2011
The 5th International Tel Aviv Dance Festival, celebrating the best of modern, classical and innovative dance talent, from Israel and around the world. The festival venues will be at the Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center.
www.suzannedellal.org.il
03-5105657
In-D-Negev Music Festival
End October – middle November
A three-day music festival taking place in the desert, hosting indie musicians and artists.
www.gonegev.co.il
054-7919410
Sha'ar International Poetry Festival
An interdisciplinary poetry festival that hosts established Israeli and guest poets, as well as young promising poets and artists. Besides poetry readings, a panel discussion and meetings with editors of poetry journals, the festival presents collaborations of poetry with other artistic fields: music, dance, video art, visual arts, theater.
www.helicon.org.il
03-5600122
The Eco Cinema Festival
The 8th Annual Environmental Film Festival and the Solar Power Film Tour, in which eco cinema films using only solar energy will be screened. The main event will be held at the Jerusalem Cinematheque.
www.ecocinema.org.il
The 5th Guitar Festival in the Desert
Festival for guitar lovers, a special and intimate experience, with performances, workshops and musical and creative activities for the whole family, at Khan Beerotayim near the Ezuz communal settlement.
www.rng.org.il
guitarfestival.il@gmail.com
050-5702099
Eilat International Triathlon
29/10/11
Triathlon (swim, bicycle race and road race) in which athletes from Israel and the world compete.
www.triathlon.org.il
03-6764008
"Good Wheel 2011"
An international bicycle rally, in which both bicycle and hand-bicycle riders participate, in order to raise donations for the rehabilitation and advancement of the disabled children that are active in the "Good Wheel 2011" sports center. Organized by the Sports Center of the Israeli Association for Disabled Children ("Ilan") in Ramat Gan.
www.iscd.com
info@iscd.com
03-6005484
The 55th Coast to Coast Sailing Rally
October
A colorful annual rally that begins with an opening event in Haifa, continues with a welcome gala party in Herzliya, on to Tel Aviv before ending in Ashkelon with an awards ceremony.
NOVEMBER
The Eco Cinema Festival in the Desert
Ecological and social cinema festival held in Midreshet Ben Gurion near Sde Boker, Revivim and Pitchat Rafiah.
www.rng.org.il
052-4438086
34th Cycling Around the Kinneret Event
5/11
A bicycle event around the Kinneret that has become a tradition for the cyclist community. 63 kilometers of challenges, colorful scenery, happy faces and lots and lots of wheels.
www.ekinneret.co.il
tour@j-v.org.il
04-6757659
Epson Red Sea World of Underwater Images Festival
14-19/11
This is the sixth year in a row that the Epson Red Sea competition takes place in Eilat. Integrating elements from the photography, high-tech, touristic and diving industries, the Epson Red Sea competition is branded as a worldwide leading underwater photography competition.
www.eilatredsea.com
The Ben Gurion Walk, Sde Boker
A popular sports event held every year in memory of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister who made his home in Sde Boker. The walk is suitable for families, with activities along the route for the entire family.
www.negev-tour.co.il
negev_mi@netvision.net.il
08-6564109
Chamber Dance Festival in Jerusalem
Festival of chamber dances performed by single dancers or small ensembles in a small hall, creating, as in chamber music, an intimate connection between the dancers and audience. The festival focuses on new ways of connecting and on developing dancers with individual forms of expression.
02-6251139
Jazz Globus International Festival
A festival that brings together musicians from Israel and the world in the jazz and alternative music genres.
www.jazzglobus.com
contact@jazzglobus.com
052-2634444
"Hamshushalayim" in Jerusalem
A city-wide event, featuring weekends of tourism, culture, food and entertainment in Jerusalem, including street theater, musical performances, guided walking tours and free (or discounted) entry to tens of tourist and cultural attractions in the city.
www.jerusalem.muni.il
naheli@jerusalem.muni.il
02-6297685
International Oud Festival
A festival that is a tribute to the cultural heritage of classical and artistic Arab music and its influences on Western and Mediterranean music. The participating artists hail from Israel and other countries, and include some of the most noted names in the field.
www.confederationhouse.org
02-6245206
Bird-Watching Festival
Bird migration and ecology festival in the Arava, taking place during the fall migration to the African continent. Enjoy a weekend of birding tours, photography and bird-blind workshops and nature films and the hospitality of the region's guesthouses, in a stunning landscape.
www.gonegev.co.il/arava
08-6326555
EPOS – the International Art Film Festival
The first film festival in Israel to be wholly devoted to the interaction between the arts and the cinematic art, screening feature and documentary films from around the world at venues around the country, including the cinematheques of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa.
www.cinema.co.il
03-6241797
"Journey of Love to the Dead Sea"
10-12/11
Countrywide event for all riders of two-wheel motorized vehicles, to be held over three days and two nights, with evening performances, fairs, competitions and riding tours in the Dead Sea area. This is a new event – check to be sure it is taking place.
Music on the Mountain Festival
20-28/11
A music festival taking place in the Judean Hills hotels, featuring spectacular and festive concerts in honor of Hanukkah and the civil New Year, plus pampering lunches served by the hotels, free JNF guided tours, bicycle and ATV trips, children's activities, and more.
www.touryoav.org.il
04-8502240
Terra Vino International Wine Competition
Israel's major international wine competition, in which more than 700 wines from 25 countries are judged over three days by the world's leading wine judges. Featuring a gala opening and a pleasurable weekend of wine and gourmet events. This year the competition will take place in the elegant setting of the Daniel Dead Sea Hotel belonging to the Tamares hotel chain.
www.terravino.co.il
072-2502762
DECEMBER
Jacob's Ladder Festival
2-3/12
A unique musical and social happening for lovers of folk music, from Bluegrass to World music, from Irish jigs to Country Rock, from Blues to Renaissance, featuring music performances and fun activities for the whole family. Held in the courtyard of the Nof Ginosar Hotel on Lake Kinneret.
www.jlfestival.com
contact@jlfestival.com
04-6962231
"Sounds of Music in the Desert" Festival – Ramat Negev
21-24/12
A festival of original Israeli music, featuring compositions of both light and classical music written by Israeli composers.
www.rng.org.il
08-6564147
Youth Sailing World Championship
27/12
Youth Olympic Sailing model: Takes place for the first time in Eilat instead of Los Angeles.
This is a pre-event for the 2012 London Olympics.
Expected participants: about 2,000 people from Israel and abroad. www.sailing.org
Shalem Dance Festival – Gerard Bechar Center, Jerusalem
An encounter with some of the finest Israeli performers and choreographers of contemporary dance. The festival features a unique collage – a taste of the choreographies of various dance groups, some of which are premiered at the festival.
www.jerusalem.muni.il
02-6251139
"Salt of the Earth" Convention
Annual convention dealing with subjects related to the Dead Sea – history, archeology, geology, heritage, nature, etc. Including fascinating tours and dialogues with leading professionals in the field.
www.deadsea.co.il
ofra@ma-tamar.co.il
08-6688829/12
Mount Sodom Mountain Bike Festival
Each year, for two days, mountain bike festivities take place on the slopes and at the foot of Mount Sodom near the Dead Sea. The festivities include an international mountain bike race sponsored by the International Cycling Union (UCI), in which top local mountain cyclists compete against international cyclists. In addition, there are bike races in different route categories for the general public – challenging and amateur, men and women. Please check specific race dates.
www.deadsea.co.il
ofra@ma-tamar.co.il
08-6688829/12
08-9975010
"Taste of Kinneret" Festival
22-31/12
A culinary festival held during three weekends in December, showcasing the cuisine of restaurants and eateries in the Jordan Valley, Tiberias and around Lake Kinneret. The festival also features cooking workshops and other culinary events that are open to the general public.
www.ekinneret.co.il/site
tour@j-v.org.il
04-6757659
"Hamshushalayim" in Jerusalem
December
A city-wide event, featuring three weekends of tourism, culture, food and entertainment in Jerusalem, including street theater, musical performances, guided walking tours and free (or discounted) entry to tens of tourist and cultural attractions in the city.
tour.jerusalem.muni.il
naheli@jerusalem.muni.il
02-6297685
"Holiday of Holidays" Festival – Haifa
Every weekend in December
The festival, now in its 18th year, takes place in Haifa's mixed Arab-Jewish Wadi Nisnas neighborhood during the holiday season of Hanukkah, Christmas and Eid al-Adha, celebrating the three festivals and the spirit of good neighborly relations that characterizes the mixed city. The festival is produced by the Haifa municipality and Gefen House (a Jewish-Arab center in Haifa) in cooperation with the residents committee of the Wadi Nisnas neighborhood.
www.haifahag.co.il
04-8525252
Hanuukka Children's Theater Festival – Givatayim
Hanukkah
Every Hanukkah, the Givatayim Theater hosts eight days of events for the entire family, including children's theater, exhibits, candle lighting and creative workshops.
www.t-g.co.il
03-7325340
The Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival – Jerusalem Cinematheque
During the festival, films from Israel and all over the world are screened, that explore themes related to Jewish life and Judaism in Israel and the Diaspora. Special events, including competitions, lectures, live performances and receptions, add to the festive atmosphere.
www.jjff.org.il
02-5654357
Tour de Dead Sea
An annual cycle race along the contours of the Dead Sea – the lowest place on earth and a finalist in the New7Wonders of Nature campaign - which attracts over one thousand cyclists from Israel and overseas.
2012
Red Sea Classical Music Festival
January 2012
11th year of the Festival, the brand “Red Sea Classical Music Festival” is well-known and already became a tradition worldwide. The Marinsky Opera House Orchestra and Choir present an exciting concerts program.
www.redsea-classic.co.il
Winter Jazz in the Red Sea
January 2012
A new initiative: an international music festival with quality musical content. Festival performances include major ensembles from Israel and abroad. In addition - Israeli artists will present their original music. The “winter version” of the “Jazz in the Red Sea” Festival.
International Tiberias Marathon
12/1-2012
The marathon hosts some 1500 marathon runners – amateurs and professionals from Israel and overseas – for a marathon that takes participants along the shores of the Sea of Galilee and around the ancient and historical city of Tiberias
“ISRAMAN”
20-21/1-2012
Hundreds of athletes from Israel and abroad will take part in a triathlon. The race includes swimming (4km), Cycling (180km) and a full 42km marathon.
The organizers except about 2000 participants from Israel and abroad. The competition is held by the World Organization of the Iron Man competitions.
This is a unique event in the middle-east
www.israman.co.il
“The Peace Festival”
January - February
International festival of ethnic music and ‘world music’. Will include 9 - 12 performances of high-quality musical groups.
International Dance Festival
8-12/2-2012
The festival will host 2-4 of the world’s best dance companies in the classical and modern dance areas: NYC Ballet, The American Dance theatre or Marinsky Ballet.
Second International Jerusalem Marathon
16/3-2012
offers both amateur and professional runners the unique experience of running through a landscape rich in history and heritage, with breathtaking views and inspirational scenery.
www.jerusalem-marathon.com
TLV RUN TLV
30/3-2012
Annual, the Tel Aviv marathon that takes you through the White city of Tel Aviv, with its beaches, parks and Bauhaus architecture.
www.tlvmarathon.co.il
European Triathlon Championships, Eilat
20-23/4-2012
Sponsors for the international event include the Tourism Ministry, EL AL Israel Airlines which will fly competitors’ bicycles to the event at no extra charge, the city of Eilat and the Isrotel Hotel chain.
www.triathlon.org
Tel Aviv Marathon
14/5-2012
43-kilometre flat course through the city, flanked by the deep blue sea.
www.whatsonwhen.com
Israeli Opera Festival
Carmen at Masada
Roberto Alagna and Elina Garanca
Fazil Say and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London
7-11/6-2012
www.opera-masada.com/en/Carmen-at-Masada
Eilat Triathlon
November
Eilat Triathlon was selected as the host for the 2012 Triathlon European Championships. Elite and Age groups. EL AL's special benefit is free transport of bikes.
www.triathlon.org.il
2013
TLV RUN TLV
15/3-2013
Annual, the Tel Aviv marathon that takes you through the White city of Tel Aviv, with its beaches, parks and Bauhaus architecture.
www.tlvmarathon.co.il
8/4-2014
European Under 21 Football Championships Finals
Israel will host the European Under 21 Football Championships Finals 2013 at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem and it is expected that new stadiums will be built in Haifa, Netanya and Petach Tikva in time for the tournament.
www.uefa.com
The 19th Maccabiah Games
16-30/7-2013
A quadrennial competition ranked among the world's top international sporting events, are scheduled to take place in Israel during July 2013, at sporting stadia and venues throughout Israel.
2014
TLV RUN TLV
8/4-2014
Annual, the Tel Aviv marathon that takes you through the White city of Tel Aviv, with its beaches, parks and Bauhaus architecture.
www.tlvmarathon.co.il
2015
TLV RUN TLV
27/3-2015
Annual, the Tel Aviv marathon that takes you through the White city of Tel Aviv, with its beaches, parks and Bauhaus architecture.
www.tlvmarathon.co.il
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