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January 2019 Eurovision Song Contest, Jerusalem September 2019
The annual European singing competition is hosted
ISRAMAN Eilat in Israel for the first time in 20 years. DLD Tel Aviv Innovation Festival
A sporting event of swimming, cycling and running, A digital conference gathering hi-tech companies,
from a choice of two intense distances. Midburn, Negev start-ups, investors and top multinational companies.
Regional cultural and creative festival organised by
February 2019 the Israeli Burning Man community. Tel Aviv Cities Summit
The event brings together leaders in urban
Eilat Chamber Music Festival Biennale, Eilat innovations, city officials, thought-leaders and global
A diverse programme of concerts featuring both An event celebrating art, music and wine. entrepreneurs.
established musicians and rising stars.
Open House Tel Aviv International Chamber Music Festival,
Tel Aviv Marathon The event showcases homes, public buildings and Jerusalem
The annual Tel Aviv marathon, attracting over offers architectural tours to the public. A programme of musical performances showcasing
40,000 runners. Israeli and international musicians.
June 2019
March 2019 The Jerusalem March
Design Week Jerusalem Taking place during the festival of Sukkot (Feast of
Fattal Rock Festival A week of influential design featuring events, Tabernacles), the march features various walking
The hotel chain hosts a weekend of rock performances and both local and international routes and entertainment.
performances. exhibitions.
Festival of Morgana, Eilat
Jerusalem Sounds of the Old City Tel Aviv Pride Parade A three night music festival in Timna Park.
An international festival featuring music inspired by A week of pride celebrations culminates in a parade
traditions of the Old City. of parties and DJ sets across the beach front. The Beer Festival, Eilat
An event featuring over 40 Israeli and international
Classicameri Festival Eilat White Night Tel Aviv beer brands, as well as performances.
A festival of classical music, held in Eilat annually A cultural night celebrating Tel Aviv with events and
since 1998. shows taking place across the city. Sovev Tel Aviv
The largest annual cycling even in the country,
Food Festival Eilat Jerusalem Festival of Light taking place across three routes.
Celebrating the best of Eilat’s cuisine with a fun The annual event in the Old City features light
culinary gathering and live performances. shows, installations, performances and artwork. October 2018
Eilat Night Run July/August 2019 Open House Jerusalem
An event featuring running routes of different An event allowing visitors a look inside historic,
lengths and thousands of participants. Jerusalem Film Festival religious and public buildings.
Established in 1984, the festival presents an
Jerusalem Marathon international platform of Israeli and world cinema. November 2019
The annual marathon attracts around 30,000
runners who can also take part in shorter courses. Jerusalem Wine Festival Night Run Tel Aviv
An annual event inviting visitors to taste wines from An annual 10km night run around Tel Aviv.
Purim Street Party, Tel Aviv a selection of Israel’s top wineries.
An annual party taking place across Tel Aviv to Open Restaurants Jerusalem
celebrate the Jewish festival of Purim. International Klezmer Festival Jerusalem An urban culinary festival showcasing specialised
Klezmer musicians from around the world gather for menus with Middle Eastern tastes and flavours.
April 2019 the energising festival.
Jerusalem International Oud Festival
Fresh Paint, Tel Aviv Hutzot Hayotzer Fair, Jerusalem A festival celebrating Arab musical heritage.
One of the biggest art events in Tel Aviv bringing An annual outdoor international arts and crafts fair
together galleries and museums for an art fair. hosted during the summer. Desert Marathon, Eilat
An annual marathon taking place in the desert.
May 2019 Red Sea Jazz Festival
Three days of concerts and jam sessions from December 2019
GFNY Jerusalem Israeli and international artists.
A competition of cycling endurance across different Tel Aviv Jazz Festival
levels of skill and course lengths. Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival Features jazz performances from Israeli and
An event celebrating the musical traditions of international artists.
Tel Aviv Eat different cultures and religions.
The top chefs in Israel come together to serve Hullegeb Israel-Ethiopian Arts Festival,
some of the country’s best dishes. Jerusalem
A special festival dedicated to works by Ethiopian
Jerusalem Day artists across dance, music and theatre.
Celebrating the independence of the holy city with
parties, concerts and more.
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