Festival

Affected train passengers can contact Israel Railways at *5770, while bus passengers can call the national public transportation information hotline at *4515.

Golan grove tours, oil production insights, food journeys, coffee carts, bakeries, beauty products, a pub, and workshops - explore the Golan Olive Branch Days Festival during harvest season.

After years of rocket fire and the trauma of October 7, Sderot's Cinema South Festival marks its 25th anniversary.

The festival's closing ceremony will launch Negba, a new incubator for young southern filmmakers.

More than three years of war have reshaped the country, but few candidates are offering a vision for relations with the Palestinians, let alone a path toward resolving the conflict. 

Special events this year will include a 35-mm. screening of "Bound" and a screening of the beloved cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

Western Negev's Lev Koter festival features workshops, shows, and artist encounters across local kibbutzim and natural sites on September 17-18.

At Confederation House, the poetry festival operates under the theme “Poets Are Called Alive in Death.” The event utilizes the traditional sukkah as a metaphor for an inner artistic sanctuary.

The disruption was promoted online by pro-Palestinian activist Jagbir Ghankas, also known as jagpile on Instagram, who filmed himself and fellow activists walking through the event.

With one week left of summer break, explore the best free and budget-friendly events, parks, and outdoor screenings across Israel for the final stretch.