Jerusalem Season of Culture 2018Wed | Aug 8 | 11:00AM
Dates & Times
August 8-28 2018
11:00 - 23:00
The festival takes place in various venues around Jerusalem throughout the days of the festival. Check the event schedule for details and information.
The Jerusalem Season of Culture gathers hundreds of visual artists, DJs, chefs and artists from other genres, to draw inspiration from Jerusalem’s complexities, divides and layers and create something that taps into the deeper sides of Jerusalem and the lives of the people here.
All events that are part of Jerusalem Season of Culture are unique to Jerusalem’s ambiance, style and different layers. These events could scarcely work outside of Jerusalem and they give expression to a creative, sophisticated, artistic, social and humanist statement that is enjoyed by many every year.
Mark your calendars because this Season of Culture, dozens of productions and projects, and hundreds of artists will come together in this beautiful and exciting city to give you food to thought and the opportunity to share and connect with yourself, the city and others.
Special Happenings in July & August at Alegra Hotel!
MEKUDESHET FESTIVAL EVENTS BY SEASON OF CULTURE 2018
Dissolving Boundaries
Go on a journey and explore the fascinating, messy, and diverse daily life of this holy city together with Mekudeshet Festival. The festival offers 4 separate journeys all around the city: Hebrew journey, English journey, Tri-lingual journey (Hebrew, Arabic, English), and a night journey.
When: August 8-28
Cost: 130-180 ILS
Tickets: Buy now!
Free tour at YVEL design center
Above & Beyond
Visit this unique temporary exhibition that takes place on the rooftops of selected building in Jerusalem and consume art, alternative architecture, and maybe even a bit of fantasy.
When: August 8-16
Where: City Center, Jerusalem
Cost: Free
Special offer at Windows of Jerusalem
PORT – JLM
Shared_Studios Company presents an alternative reality exhibit in the form of a golden container that will take you to magical places around the world. See New York, Berlin, Aman, Nairobi, watch concerts, and go on virtual meetups around the globe -all without going through customs!
When: August 16-22, starting at 6:00 pm
Where: HaMiffal, 3 HaMa’araviim Street, Jerusalem
Cost: Free
Indulge Yourself at Sweet Ein Karem Spa
Blindsight
Join a mystical ceremony and a musical experience deep inside the Jerusalem Forest. Noam Enbar and The Great Gehenna Choir will cover your eyes and lead you through a healing ceremony that will teach you how to listen better to music, your surroundings, and especially, yourself.
When: August 21-23
Where: Jerusalem Forest
Cost: 80 ILS
Tickets: Buy now!
Summer Offers at Lev Yerushalayim Hotel
Kulna Concert (All of Us) – Closing Celebration
Kulna concert is a celebration of a different Middle East. Jewish and Palestinian artists will perform together on one stage, in both solo and duet performances and celebrate variety and acceptance. Conductor Tom Cohen, from the Jerusalem Orchestra East West, will lead the concert.
When: August 28, 8:30 pm
Where: Mitchell Parks, nearby Hutzot Hayotzer Lane
Cost: 90-110 ILS
Tickets: Buy now!
Get BeerBazzar’s “Beer Tasting Platter” for a Special Price!
Accommodation in Jerusalem
Planning a trip to Jerusalem during the days of the festival? Check out the city’s wide range of accommodation options:
All Jerusalem Hotels
The Best Value Hotels in Jerusalem
Jerusalem Vacation Rentals
Restaurants in Jerusalem
Need to get a quick bite before one of the shows? Jerusalem is filled with amazing restaurants
All Jerusalem Restaurants
Recommended Restaurants by iTravelJerusalem
Restaurants in Downtown Jerusalem
Photos: Yair Moss, Noam Shognovsky
Watch the Promo Video
Click here to watch the beautiful and artistic festival promo video!
Dates & Times
August 8-28 2018
11:00 - 23:00
The festival takes place in various venues around Jerusalem throughout the days of the festival. Check the event schedule for details and information.