Red Sea Jazz Festival

פסטיבל הג'אז ים סוף

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MusicEilat
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsIts outdoor port setting against Eilat's Red
Language["he"]Currency: ILS
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat

Red Sea Jazz Festival, first staged in 1987 as Jazz at the Red Sea and shaped for two decades by founding artistic director Danny Gottfried, runs each summer at Eilat's port as a four-day outdoor event with multiple nightly concerts, workshops and jam sessions drawing tens of thousands of attendees.

Red Sea Jazz Festival was first staged in 1987 under the name Jazz at the Red Sea, founded and shaped for its first 22 years by pianist and artistic director Danny Gottfried, and it runs each summer, typically in the last week of August, as an open-air event held directly at Eilat's port.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Its outdoor port setting against Eilat's Red Sea and desert mountain backdrop, combined with its founding pedigree as one of Israel's oldest dedicated jazz festivals under Danny Gottfried's decades of artistic direction, distinguishes the summer edition from its own indoor winter counterpart and from Israel's other jazz events

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The mystery stays covered

Its outdoor port setting against Eilat's Red Sea and desert mountain backdrop, combined with founding artistic director Danny Gottfried's two decades shaping the festival's character, distinguishes the summer edition from both its own indoor winter counterpart and Israel's other jazz events

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The combination of headline concerts

Water and renewal

Living ritual

workshops with guest artists and nightly jam sessions across multiple outdoor stages at the port has been the summer festival's consistent format since its founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

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

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suited to Eilat's hot summer evenings, plus sun protection for any daytime workshop attendance.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

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

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

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 Jazz Festival, plan transport around the exact Eilat venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Red Sea Jazz 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 Jazz Festival?

Red Sea Jazz Festival is listed for Past edition: 19–21 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Red Sea Jazz 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?

3 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.

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Official URLredseajazz.co.il
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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