Doof Festival

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MusicSea of Galilee region
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival runs three distinct stages
Language["he-IL"]Currency: ILS
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Doof Festival in Sea of Galilee region

Israel's largest and oldest trance festival, Doof first ran in 2004 and returns every Passover along the Golan-side shore of the Sea of Galilee. Three stages, added over time, split psytrance, progressive trance and family-friendly alternative programming across a three-day run drawing psytrance fans from Israel and abroad.

Israel's largest and oldest trance music festival, Doof, first ran in 2004 and has returned each year since on Passover, camped along the Golan-side coast on the eastern edge of the Sea of Galilee.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival runs three distinct stages simultaneously: the original Doof Stage for psytrance and dark trance, a Paganka Stage added in 2011 for progressive trance and techno, and a Magaya Stage added in 2013 hosting workshops and a family-oriented healing zone with children's activities

02

The mystery stays covered

Organizers frame the event as a contemporary version of the 1960s psychedelic movement and have built an explicit ecological mandate around protecting the Kinneret shoreline the festival occupies each year

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

An explicit ecological mandate to protect the Kinneret shoreline the festival occupies each year has become a defining

Water and renewal

Living ritual

consistently promoted feature

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Sea of Galilee region you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Festival and camping wear suited to lakeside spring weather, with layers for cool nights and dust protection for the shoreline site.

Safety

Doof Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Doof Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["he-IL"] · ILS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.77 N, 35.22 EOpen in Google Maps

Sea of Galilee region, Northern District, Israel

Nearest airportADJ — Marka International (Amman Civil)
TransportStay close enough to the part of Sea of Galilee region you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Doof Festival runs late.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Doof Festival?

Doof Festival is listed for April. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Doof Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Sea of Galilee region, 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?

Sea of Galilee region, Northern 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 URLdoof-festival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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