Red Sea International Bridge Festival

פסטיבל ברידג' ים סוף הבינלאומי

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Cultural & TraditionalEilat
Dates12–22 November 2026Confirmed listing
Duration11 daysListed event span
Crowd-1000
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsIts focus entirely on competitive bridge
Language["he"]Currency: ILS
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Red Sea International Bridge Festival in Eilat

Red Sea International Bridge Festival has run each November in Eilat for more than fifteen years, drawing hundreds to over a thousand competitive bridge players, including past European and World champions, to tournaments at the Royal Beach Eilat and Isrotel King Solomon conference centres. Hundreds to over a thousand competitive bridge players, including past European and World champions, gather each November for card tournaments at Eilat hotel conference centres, run for more than fifteen years.

Red Sea International Bridge Festival has run each November in Eilat for more than fifteen years, having reached its high-twenties edition count, drawing hundreds to over a thousand competitive bridge players from Israel and abroad, including past European and World champions, to a programme of tournaments held at the Royal Beach Eilat and Isrotel King Solomon International Conference Centers.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its focus entirely on competitive bridge, drawing internationally ranked players including past European and World champions to Israel's southern resort city specifically for warm winter tournament conditions, distinguishes it clearly from Eilat's other music-focused festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Drawing internationally ranked competitive bridge players to Israel's southern resort city specifically for warm November tournament conditions distinguishes this event clearly from Eilat's other music-focused festivals held throughout the year

03

The city starts moving

That international federation recognition has helped the festival attract a consistent field of high-ranking competitive players year after year

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Pairing daily competitive tournament sessions with an evening social programme has been a consistent structure across the festival's fifteen-plus-year run

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

12–22 November 2026

Getting around

For Red Sea International Bridge Festival, plan transport around the exact Eilat venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart casual is typical for tournament play and associated social events.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Red Sea International Bridge Festival, stay near the part of Eilat you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["he"] · ILS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map29.56 N, 34.95 EOpen in Google Maps

Eilat, Southern District, Israel

Nearest airportAQJ — King Hussein
TransportFor Red Sea International Bridge Festival, plan transport around the exact Eilat venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Red Sea International Bridge Festival, stay near the part of Eilat you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Red Sea International Bridge Festival?

Red Sea International Bridge Festival is listed for 12–22 November 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Red Sea International Bridge Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Eilat, Israel. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

11 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Eilat, Southern District, Israel

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLbridgeredsea.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates12–22 November 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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