Sphera World Music Festival

פסטיבל ספרה למוזיקת עולם

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MusicEilat
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWhat distinguishes Sphera from Israel's
Language["he"]Currency: ILS
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Sphera World Music Festival in Eilat

Sphera World Music Festival launched in Eilat in February 2022 and returns each winter to the Red Sea promenade, pairing Jewish and Arab musical traditions with electronic and acoustic sets across outdoor stages. Programming favors contrast: quiet folk beside carnival-style brass, established names beside newcomers, with each night ending in an ethnic-themed celebration that turns the closing act into a shared dance rather than a final song.

Sphera World Music Festival first took over Eilat's promenade in February 2022, and returned for a second edition the following February with headliner David Dorantes among the acts.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What distinguishes Sphera from Israel's other music festivals is its explicit genre premise: rather than booking a single scene, organizers deliberately juxtapose Jewish and Arab musical heritage, electronic production and acoustic instrumentation, and mellow folk against boisterous carnival brass within the same program

02

The mystery stays covered

That contrast-driven curation, plus the closing ethnic celebration that ends every performance evening, gives the festival a distinct shape rather than a generic lineup of touring acts

03

The city starts moving

Staged in February, well outside Eilat's peak summer tourist season, it also serves the city's strategy of using its warm winter climate to draw music travelers when much of Israel is cold

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Each night's program closes with an ethnic-themed celebration

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a format the festival has maintained since its first edition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Sphera World Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Eilat venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual festival wear suited to warm days and cooler desert-night temperatures; comfortable shoes for standing on the promenade, plus a light jacket or scarf for after dark.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Sphera World Music 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 Sphera World Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Eilat venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Sphera World Music Festival, stay near the part of Eilat you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sphera World Music Festival?

Sphera World Music Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sphera World Music 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?

Annual 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

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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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Listed datesDates TBA
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