Jerusalem Festival of Light

פסטיבל האור ירושלים

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UniqueJerusalem Old City
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesStaging large-scale contemporary light
Language["he"]Currency: ILS
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Jerusalem Festival of Light in Jerusalem Old City

Jerusalem Festival of Light, established in 2009, illuminates the Old City's ancient architecture each evening for about a week in June, with light artists from Israel and abroad creating installations along four marked walking routes past sites including the Jaffa Gate, Damascus Gate and Tower of David.

Jerusalem Festival of Light was established in 2009 and runs each evening for about a week in June, transforming the Old City's ancient stone architecture with large-scale light projections, illuminated sculptures and installations created by light artists from Israel and abroad.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Staging large-scale contemporary light installations directly across the Old City's UNESCO World Heritage stone architecture, a site of deep multi-faith religious significance, gives the festival a creative and symbolic weight distinct from light festivals held in secular urban settings elsewhere

02

The mystery stays covered

Staging large-scale contemporary light installations directly across the Old City's UNESCO World Heritage stone architecture, a site of deep multi-faith religious significance, gives the festival a creative and symbolic weight distinct from light festivals held in secular urban settings elsewhere

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The four marked walking routes through different Old City quarters

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and the pause in programming on Friday nights for the Sabbath

The sacred route

Living ritual

have remained consistent features since the festival's 2009 founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Jerusalem Festival of Light, plan transport around the exact Jerusalem Old City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes for the Old City's uneven stone streets and stairs, with a light layer for cooler evening temperatures.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Jerusalem Festival of Light, stay near the part of Jerusalem Old City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["he"] · ILS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.78 N, 35.24 EOpen in Google Maps

Jerusalem Old City, Jerusalem, Israel

Nearest airportTLV — Ben Gurion
TransportFor Jerusalem Festival of Light, plan transport around the exact Jerusalem Old City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Jerusalem Festival of Light, stay near the part of Jerusalem Old City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jerusalem Festival of Light?

Jerusalem Festival of Light is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jerusalem Festival of Light take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Summer 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?

Jerusalem Old City, Jerusalem, 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 URLlightinjerusalem.org.il
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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