Hutzot Hayotzer Festival 2026

Celebrating 50 years with performances by leading Israeli artists, Israeli art, metal-inspired installations, street theater, live music, a culinary complex, creative activities and children's shows at Sultan's Pool.

Metals in the Hands of the Artist | Each year, the festival selects a raw material to express its central theme
The material chosen for the jubilee year is metals, which will be reflected throughout every area of the festival

Main performance: Gesher Hatikva - a bridge of locks that will be erected in the heart of the festival and will be transformed into a living work of art with the participation of the audience

Dozens of artists exhibiting at booths in the festival's art fair | Vintage pop-up | An open-air art exhibition featuring artists and metal sculptors

An Innovative Culinary Complex Led by Chef Rafi Cohen

A culinary experience featuring four areas, each inspired by a different metal: Dairy - aluminum | Meat - iron and steel | Asian - copper | Café and desserts - silver
A tribute to the Hamara Bar of the legendary 'Raphael' restaurant at the festival complex (advance reservation required)

A Space for the Whole Family

Creative activities and shows for the whole family at scheduled intervals
A stage featuring musical ensembles, cover bands and more

Jubilee Festival Performances 2026: 50 Years of the Hutzot Hayotzer Festival in Jerusalem

Festival Opening Night:

Yishai Ribo Hosts Amir Dadon | 30.7.26 - The festival will open with a moving, soulful performance by Yishai Ribo, one of Israel's most successful and influential singers and songwriters, who will host Amir Dadon, a singer-songwriter known for his powerful voice and one of the leading voices in Israeli music

Also at the Festival:

The Idan Raichel Project | 2.8.26 - One of Israel's most beloved and successful musical groups is coming to the festival! Enjoy a magical musical journey across borders, featuring all the major hits that have become part of the soundtrack of our lives.
Ben Tzur | 3.8.2 - One of today's most prominent and refreshing singers and songwriters presents an intimate, moving and captivating performance.
Zehu Zeh - Hatikva 6 | 4.8.26 - Two performances in one evening! The members of Zehu Zeh reunite for an unforgettable evening of nostalgia, outstanding humor and songs that have become treasured classics of Israeli culture, followed by a groove-filled performance by Hatikva 6.
Eden Ben Zaken | 5.8.26 - One of Israel's most prominent and successful voices will energize the crowd with a high-energy performance.
Agam Buhbut - Eden Hason | 6.8.26 - Two performances in one evening! The evening will open with a performance by pop princess Agam Buhbut, followed by a captivating show from Eden Hason featuring all his greatest hits.
Liran Danino - Nasrin | 9.8.26 - Two performances in one evening! The evening will open with Liran Danino's rock and soul show, followed by a performance by the queen of vocals, Nasrin.
Lior Narkis - The Revivo Project | 10.8.26 - Two performances in one evening! Celebrate the giants of Mediterranean music with a performance by Lior Narkis, followed by a show from The Revivo Project.
Yehuda Poliker - Shalom Hanoch | 11.8.26 - Two giants of Israeli rock share the festival stage in one evening: the evening will open with a performance by one of Israel's greatest artists, Yehuda Poliker, followed by a show from the father of Israeli rock, Shalom Hanoch.
Rita - Shlomi Shabat | 12.8.26 - Two of Israel's most iconic and beloved voices perform in one evening: Rita, the queen of Israeli music, will take the stage, followed by a performance from the father of Israeli soul music, Shlomi Shabat.

Closing Performance:

Idan Amedi | 13.8.26 - As he does every year, Idan Amedi will close the festival with a special, powerful and moving performance, packed with hits that touch the heart in the way only he can.