Eilat Hosts the Piano Festival for the Second Time

January 1-3, 2026

It returns to Eilat for the second time: the 27th Piano Festival—a unique Israeli music celebration that continues a tradition of collaborations and original productions. After 25 years in Tel Aviv and a successful first year in the southern city, the festival returns to Eilat with three days of music, freedom, and a magical atmosphere set against the backdrop of the sea and mountain landscapes.

For three days, the city will be filled with dozens of special performances, new original productions, and intriguing collaborations between top-tier artists. The Eilat Piano Festival invites the audience to a rich cultural experience, combining intimate moments with sweeping stage energy, all within an unparalleled warm Eilat atmosphere. A weekend of music, inspiration, and genuine connection to Israeli music at its finest.

List of Performances (Alphabetical Order):

Avraham Tal hosts Nunu in a groove show with string instruments, Alon Eder hosts Shlomi Shaban in the new show "Kzat Ahava" (A Little Love), Assaf Amdursky, Shlomi Shaban, and Yael Kraus sing "The High Windows," Ariel Horowitz and "The Shamer Sisters 24" in a tribute show to Naomi Shemer's songs, Ariel Zilber in a band performance featuring his best hits, Jane Bordeaux Piano Mood, Dana Berger, Aya Zahavi-Feiglin, Einav Jackson Cohen, and Daniel Rubin in "Sharot U'Mochot" (Singing and Protesting) with the best female protest songs from Israel and around the world, Danny Sanderson hosts The New Gazoz: Guri Alfi, Tali Oren, and Roy Bar Natan, Hadag Nachash in a special performance hosting Tomer Yosef, Haim Moshe celebrates 70 and hosts Rami Kleinstein, Maor Cohen in a special trio performance hosts Peter Roth, Marina Maximilian in a special piano performance hosts Gal de Paz, Noam Kleinstein in her first solo performance at the festival hosts Shahar Tavoch, Nir Canaan and a string quartet, Nikmat HaTraktor (Tractor's Revenge) celebrates 30 years of "Acoustic Kitchen" and hosts Sami Birnbach, Ivri Lider sings Leonard Cohen in a show special to the festival, Atar Mayner hosts Yonatan Dasskal, Full Trunk in their first acoustic show host Guy Mazig, Ran Danker in a special production for the festival hosts Roni Dalumi, Shlomo Gronich in a band performance following a new album after 12 years of silence, Tamir Greenberg hosts Assaf Amdursky in a celebratory performance. Also, free entrance celebratory performances by Si Heyman "Rock'n'Roll Kahol" (Blue Rock'n'Roll) and THE ISOLATION BAND playing the best of the American Songbook.

Etti Anta-Segev, Artistic Director of the Festival: "Following a successful pilot last year, the Piano Festival is delighted to return to the city of Eilat with the best of contemporary Israeli music. Three days of tranquility, breathtaking views, and superb music, spanning the afternoon and evening hours. After the two impossible years we all went through, what could be more joyful and exciting? The music that gave us so much strength and comfort during the difficult days arrives in Eilat this time with much hope and a new song in our hearts..."

Eli Lankri, Mayor of Eilat: "Music always accompanies us, in joyful moments and challenging times. It heals, connects, and grants the soul strength and prosperity. We are proud to host this excellent festival, which has become a beloved tradition, and to provide the people of Israel with a perfect experience of culture, entertainment, and hope."

Yossi Chen, CEO of the Eilat Tourism Corporation: "I am pleased to invite you to the second year of the Piano Festival here in the city of Eilat, which is the tourism and culture capital of the State of Israel. This year, too, the festival brings the best Israeli artists and creators and integrates into a line of local and international festivals that have turned Eilat into a vibrant and refreshing cultural capital during the winter. In this period, we need moments of connection and calm. I invite all music and culture lovers from across the country for a magical weekend of quality performances, in an atmosphere of freedom, sea, open skies, and a love for art. Eilat awaits you: 'Eilatis love to host.'"

Mini-Passes and Tickets:

Mini-pass and ticket prices range from 119 ILS up to 739 ILS

Passes and tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster

By phone *9964 or on the website www.ticketmaster.co.il

Isrotel Vacation Packages:

The Isrotel chain is the official tourism partner of the festival and markets accommodation packages that include passes and tickets. For more information on festival packages: *5585 isrotel.co.il

For further details, please visit the festival website or follow the social media pages:

https://www.facebook.com/pianofestival

https://pianofestival.co.il/