Haifa is preparing for the 2026 Purim celebrations with a wide-ranging event program that will spread joy, color, and creativity throughout the city. Dozens of shows, community celebrations, activities for families and youth, performances by leading artists, and transportation and parking benefits will make Haifa a festive and vibrant hub during the holiday.
What awaits you this year?
Street events and community celebrations
- Neighborhood Purim Parades
- Colorful street parties
- Music and dance performances
- Field figures, clowns and attractions for all ages
At the Carmel Center: Noa Kirel on stage – free admission with advance registration
The focus of the festivities will be the main Purim celebration at Gan Ham in central Carmel, which will take place on Tuesday, March 3.3, between 10:00 AM and 14:00 PM. The event will include a costume party, shows for children and families, and culminate with a performance by pop star Noa Kirel.
Admission is free, but requires advance registration at the dedicated link.
Youth takes over the city: Ravid Plotnik at a huge Purim party
On Sunday, March 1.3, the traditional youth event “Taking Over the City” will take place. Costumed teenage boys and girls will arrive at the Mother's Kindergarten for a big Purim party, which will include a performance by rapper Ravid Plotnik.
The event will start at 12:00 and admission is free.
A big celebration in Kiryat Haim
On Tuesday, March 3.3, between 10:00 AM and 14:00 PM, a large-scale Purim celebration will be held at Maginim Square in Kiryat Haim. On the program: a main performance by the youth star Eyal Levy, Toffee the Children's Star, the Kirya Youth Band, Adel Levy's dance studio, giant inflatables, juggling and drumming workshops, Purim makeup, food and drink stands (for a fee) and distribution of food parcels. Admission is free.
Creative workshops and activities for children
- Making masks and accessories
- Theater and costume workshops
- Multidisciplinary creation in community centers
- Special activities in schools and kindergartens
Shows and plays
- Original children's plays
- Community theater performances
- Music and dance performances
- Interactive activities for the whole family
Alice in Wonderland and a flea market for children
On Tuesday, March 3.3, at 16:00 PM, a Purim experience from the fairy tales – “Alice in Wonderland” will take place at the Beit Yad Labanim Library, with a mirror maze, creative workshops, games, a photo corner and Purim makeup.
Even before the holiday, on Saturday, February 28.2, between 10:00 and 14:00, a “Children’s Flea Market” will be held at the Pyramid Amphitheater – a second-hand fair in a Purim atmosphere, alongside creative workshops and activities for the whole family. Admission is free.
Alternative Purim Ball at the Pyramid
On Monday, March 2.3, starting at 19:30 PM, the Pyramid will host a unique Purim Ball with a live show by SHAMAN SHAMAN, a performance by Clown X called "The Consulate" (Eldad Prives, Eyal Talmudi, and Oded "Zaza" Zadok), music by DJ Moore Herman, and video-mapping visuals by Jola VJ VAJJ.
A magical journey in Carmelit: an underground Purim for the whole family
During the Purim holiday, Tuesday-Wednesday, March 3-4, 2026, the Carmelit will transform into a vibrant and colorful cultural route. Performances, music, and interactive activities will be set up at all stations, and the public will be invited to move between stations and experience unique Purim events inside the carriages and in the public space, throughout the day.
Events at museums and cultural centers
- Special activities at the Haifa Museum
- Experiential tours
- Open creative spaces
- One-off performances for the holiday
Purim in the community – in every neighborhood and at every age
In addition to the main events, neighborhood and community celebrations, costume parades, Purim parties, creative workshops, and events at the city's cultural institutions and museums will take place throughout the city, offering special experiences for the whole family throughout the holiday.
Details
when areThe events take place between: 27.2.2026 - 6.3.2026.
Every day, various events take place throughout the city, from morning until evening.
where: All over Haifa!
Community centers, public parks, museums, theaters, main streets and city neighborhoods.
cost: Most events are free of charge, some for a nominal fee.
Free parking in the downtown area – with focused enforcement
During the holiday, Tuesday and Wednesday (3–4.3.26), free parking will be possible in blue and white on selected streets in the lower city, including: Nathanson, Hanamal, Bankim, Ha'atzmaut, Sderot Palim, Sderot Haginim, and more. The public is invited to park in these areas and continue to the activity centers via the Carmelit.
However, it should be emphasized that the Municipal Enforcement Division will continue to enforce serious parking violations, including parking in red-and-white areas, at bus stops, on sidewalks, and blocking private parking lots.
Why shouldn't you miss it?
- A huge variety of activities – everyone finds something they like
- A happy and colorful atmosphere throughout the city
- A perfect opportunity for family fun
- Quality events produced by the Haifa Municipality
“A celebration of community, culture and shared joy”
Mayor of Haifa, Yona Yahav"Purim in Haifa is a celebration of community, culture and shared joy. This year we have built an especially rich program that connects all parts of the city and offers wonderful experiences for all ages, from large performances to community and family activities. I invite Haifa residents and visitors to come, dress up and celebrate the holiday spirit together in a lively, creative and joyful city."
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Disgusting, nothing for the youth in Kiryat Haim, what a shame and an audacity. When will they separate us from Haifa? It's a shame we don't join Kiryat Motzkin.
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