Israeli Music Festival

Reshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85

In his work, he helped shape the station's musical sound at a time when radio had an enormous influence on musical tastes in Israel and on how songs and artists became hits.

Gilad Ben-Shech.
Noa Kirel speaks during a press conference in Ra’anana on February 17, 2026, ahead of her upcoming concert at Park HaYarkon.

‘Bring back joy’: Noa Kirel leads KKL-JNF’s ‘Forest of Stars’ summer festival, amid several artists

A STREET IN Jerusalem’s Talpiot neighborhood is taken over by music fans for the Israel Music Showcase Festival, last month.

The Israel Music Showcase Festival brings industry professionals to scout new talent

PABLO BARRAGÁN

Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival: A feast for the senses


Fun and talent break the mold at Idan Raichel Live Festival

There was something for everyone at this musical, culinary artistic extravaganza.

The Idan Raichel Project performs at the Rishon Lezion Live Park Monday, June 5, 2018.

Jacob's ladder: a newbie gets into the groove

It’s Jacob’s Ladder 2018 and, as you read this, the merriment at Kibbutz Ginosar on Lake Kinneret is well under way.

MIKA SADE, a breakout artist at Jacob’s Ladder 2017, is performing as part of the Kim in the Sun band

Top 10 things to do: Semi-autobiograpical

Ten recommendations for the best of Israeli culture this week.

The Israeli Opera

Concert review: Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra

Commemorating 230 years since the death of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.

Violin player (illustrative photo)

Quality culture comes to Eilat with the International Chamber Music Festival

Musicians from around the world will perform at the music festival in February.

PIANIST OFRA Yitzchaki tickles the ivories

Jerusalem to Berlin to Kfar Blum

Experiencing a musical weekend at the Pastoral Hotel in Kibbutz Kfar Blum.

GET YOUR music on at the Pastoral Hotel at Kibbutz Kfar Blum.

Improbably Brassens

The Eilat Chamber Music Festival features an intriguing mix of genres

 PAULINE DUPUY

Jammin’ with Jacob

Renowned Israeli trumpeter Eli Preminger and his Chocolate Factory troupe are heading up the jazz side of this weekend’s Jacob’s Ladder Festival.

HANDY WITH a horn: Israeli trumpeter Eli Preminger (far left) and his Chocolate Factory troupe.

Alt-J to return to Israel to perform in May

British indie rockers Alt-J are returning to Israel to perform at the Tel Aviv Convention Center on May 28.

BRITISH INDIE rockers Alt-J.

Musical theatrics

The Papanosh quintet performs at the Jerusalem Jazz Festival

The Papanosh quintet