Come and enjoy a variety of captivating performances, from the opening show featuring Ehud Banai with Shalom Hanoch, to a festive tribute to Yair Dalal with Dudu Tassa, a special concert by the Bustan Abraham Quartet, and more. All part of the International Oud Festival, celebrating Mediterranean and world music from November 6–13 under the auspices of the Confederation House. Performances will take place at the Jerusalem Theatre, the Confederation House, and other selected venues across the city.
Featured Events at the International Oud Festival 2025:
Opening Show: Ehud Banai with Shalom Hanoch
Israeli troubadour Ehud Banai opens the festival with a unique blues performance that echoes the spirit of the storyteller’s tradition, blending Eastern, Western, and African musical influences. The evening will reach its peak when Banai is joined on stage by rock legend Shalom Hanoch, together with pianist and arranger Moshe Levi.
- When: November 6, 21:00
- Where: Sherover Hall, Jerusalem Theatre
- Price: 180 NIS
- Tickets available on the Bimot website
Special Launch Performance – Amitai Arikha and the D-ONE Project
The Soulful Music of Yemenite Jews
Embark on a musical journey with Amitai Arikha and the D-ONE Project as they launch their debut album dedicated to the traditional Diwan music of Yemenite Jewry. The ensemble creates a deep fusion between ancient soul music and contemporary sounds, presenting the poetic Diwan chants in a moving, cross-generational performance.
- When: November 7, 12:00
- Where: Confederation House
- Price: 80 NIS
- Tickets available on the Bimot website
70 Years on the Spice Route
Yair Dalal Celebrates 70 with Dudu Tassa & Friends
Renowned artist and musician Yair Dalal celebrates his 70th birthday with a special and emotional concert. Dalal will take the audience on a musical journey along the "Spice Route," an ethnic style that blends influences from the Middle East, India, and Africa. Joining him on stage will be singer-songwriter Dudu Tassa and other guest musicians for an evening of mesmerizing melodies and a message of unity and peace.
- When: November 10, 20:30
- Where: Rebecca Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theatre
- Price: 150 NIS
- Tickets available on the Bimot website
Closing Performance: Yehuda Poliker – 40 Years of “Eyes of Mine”
The Oud Festival 2025 concludes with an emotional finale: Yehuda Poliker in a special performance marking 40 years since his legendary album “Eyes of Mine.” On November 13 at the Jerusalem Theatre, Poliker will bring to the stage a blend of rock, liturgical, and Mediterranean music, a perfect ending to a week of enchanting sounds.
- When: November 13, 21:00
- Where: Jerusalem Theatre
- Price: 180 NIS
- Tickets available on the Bimot website
Accommodation in Jerusalem
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Jerusalem’s Restaurants
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