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Israel's Top Summer Music Festivals Announced With Star-Studded Lineups and Varied Venues

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Israel's Top Summer Music Festivals Announced With Star-Studded Lineups and Varied Venues
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First reported by Kan News · 1 day ago

What happened

Israel’s summer and fall music festivals feature top artists like Rita, Tuna, and Ehud Banai across venues from Tel Aviv to the Negev. Events include Levontin 7’s 20th anniversary, the 65th Israel Festival, Jerusalem’s Hutzot HaYotzer, and the 20th Indingeb Festival, with ticket prices ranging from free to 570 shekels.

  • 01Levontin 7 celebrates 20 years with a multi-stage show on July 9 in Tel Aviv.
  • 02Israel Festival runs July 28-August 20 with diverse performances in Jerusalem and beyond.
  • 03Hutzot HaYotzer in Jerusalem features major Israeli artists from July 30 to August 13.
  • 04New hip-hop festival Bassim BaBagaz debuts August 13 in Tel Aviv with Peled and Hadag Nahash.
  • 05Indingeb Festival marks 20 years October 15-17 with over 80 acts in the western Negev.
  • 06Ticket prices vary widely, with some free events and discounts for residents and children.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · Hebrew53 minutes ago
Israel's Top Summer Music Festivals Announced With Star-Studded Lineups and Varied Venues
N12Center · Hebrew53 minutes ago
Israel Prepares for Summer Music Festivals Featuring Top Artists and Diverse Events
SrugimRight · Hebrew18 hours ago
Israel Festival Celebrates 65 Years with Events Across Jerusalem, Western Negev, and Northern Israel
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Israeli Hostage Survivor Sagi Dekel Chen to Perform Songs Written in Captivity at Nir Oz Festival
N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Israeli Hostage Survivor Sagi Dekel Chen to Perform Songs Written in Captivity at Nir Oz Festival
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Israel Festival 2026 Celebrates 65 Years With Ninet, Berry Sakharof, and Hostage Survivor Sagie Dekel-Han
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Sagi Dekel Chen to Perform Songs Written in Captivity at 2026 Israel Festival

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