Haifa kicks off Pride Month 2026 with an impressive, diverse and multicultural series of events, including over 50 activities, performances, gatherings and community celebrations. The Haifa Municipality and the Community Center are presenting a broad program spanning the entire city, in three languages: Hebrew, Arabic and Russian, and inviting residents of the city and region to celebrate pride, equality, acceptance and tolerance throughout the month of June.
A whole month of events: lectures, drag shows, parties, theater and art
During the month of June, dozens of diverse events open to the general public will be held in Haifa, including:
- Film screenings, including the film "Pink Lady" At the Neve Yosef Community Center.
- Poetry and queer culture evenings, like "Lost in Translation" at Goldmund Books.
- Lectures on identity, community, and belonging, including a lecture on autism and LGBTQ.
- Drag shows, makeup workshops, ballroom dances and gay cocktail evenings.
- sports events, including beach rugby at the student beach.
- Activities for families, story hours, creative workshops and community events.
The events take place at various locations throughout the city – from Mehadar, through the Carmel Center, to cultural centers, theaters, and community centers.
The highlight event: The main Pride rally in Gan Ham – June 25
The culmination of Pride Month will take place on Thursday, 25 2026 June, in the Mother Garden in the center of Carmel. Admission is free.
What awaits the audience?
- 17:00 – Opening the kindergarten with information stands and activities tailored to families and seniors.
- 19:30 – Opening the main stage with local acts, a DJ and a particularly proud atmosphere.
- Major performances:
- Shahar Tabukh
- Neta Barzilai
In addition, the Carmelit will operate extended service until 02:00 AM to allow for easy access to the event.
Haifa – a city of pluralism, equality and acceptance of others
The Haifa Municipality emphasizes that Pride Month is part of a broad municipal commitment to promoting equality, tolerance, and a sense of belonging for all residents of the city. The plan for 2026 was formulated in public consultation with members of the city's gay community, with the aim of expanding the variety of events and making them accessible to the entire population.
Haifa proves once again that it is a city of communities, culture and human diversity. Pride Month 2026 brings with it a colorful, exciting and multicultural celebration, from huge productions to intimate conversational gatherings, from art to sports, from parties to family activities.
The gay community, city residents and visitors are invited to take part in a month full of inspiration, joy and pride.
To the commenters - it's not nice to insult people. Behind these children and people are a mother, father, and grandparents who raised and loved them and are not to blame for their children and grandchildren being like this.
On the contrary, they should be supported in their distress and their families should be strengthened.
Not really interested
What exactly is the pride about? It's a parade of shame and disgrace. It's a mark of Cain on those parts of Israeli society that treat this issue as if it were drinking a glass of water.
In the Holocaust, remember what God did?
Sodom and Gomorrah….remember what God did???