ICon Festival

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Arts & CultureTel Aviv
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsICon's dealer's room is described as the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ILS
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

ICon Festival in Tel Aviv

Israel's original science fiction and fantasy convention, running since 1998 over Sukkot at Tel Aviv's Eshkol Pais with panels, screenings, workshops, and a costume masquerade. ICon also hosts the annual Geffen Award for Hebrew science fiction and fantasy literature and a large dealer's bazaar of genre merchandise.

ICon traces back to 1998 as Israel's founding science fiction and fantasy convention, now held annually over the Sukkot holiday at Eshkol Pais in Tel Aviv.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

ICon's dealer's room is described as the largest bazaar of science fiction and fantasy merchandise in the country, and the convention doubles as the annual venue for Israel's Geffen Award for Hebrew genre literature, giving it both a market and a literary-prize function that most fan conventions elsewhere combine only rarely

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The mystery stays covered

Original theater productions written and performed by fan-community members, alongside occasional poetry jams, add a homegrown creative layer beyond the film screenings and panel discussions typical of genre conventions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The convention has held its costume masquerade and

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the Geffen Award ceremony as recurring fixtures across its history

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Use Tel Aviv transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Costume and cosplay are actively part of the culture here, especially around the masquerade, though everyday convention-goers dress casually; comfortable shoes matter given a full multi-day...

Safety

At ICon Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Tel Aviv, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

ILS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map32.08 N, 34.78 EOpen in Google Maps

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Nearest airportTLV — Ben Gurion
TransportUse Tel Aviv transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Tel Aviv, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is ICon Festival?

ICon Festival is listed for Past edition: 8–9 October 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does ICon Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

2 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?

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 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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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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