Bat Galim residents open their homes and host the public for a colorful community-artistic celebrationThe Haifa Municipality, through the Culture Department of the Education, Culture and Sports Administration, in cooperation with the Bat Galim Forum, the Ministry of Culture and Sports and other partners, is holding the 16th annual Beit Galim Festival – A unique neighborhood-urban cultural event that combines art, music, community and the sea. For three consecutive days, between Friday to Sunday, September 25–27, 2026The Bat Galim neighborhood is transformed into an open stage for local creativity, human encounters and experiences for the whole family.
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Open houses, intimate shows and live galleries
The festival is based on the community initiative of the neighborhood's residents, local artists and entrepreneurs, who open their homes, yards and businesses to the general public. Throughout Bat Galim there will be art exhibitions, intimate music performances, lectures, guided tours, a children's area and activities for the whole family. The sea, the promenade and the public space are integrated as an integral part of the experience, inviting visitors to enter the neighborhood and discover the people and the work that make it up.
Live music and leading artists
Among the notable performances this year are: Yossi Fine, Dr. Itamar Cohen, Tomer Yosef and other local artists. Admission to all festival events Free, and the atmosphere is expected to be warm, communal, and inspiring.
Festival events
The festival will open On Friday, the 25.9.26th – With amateur soccer training for women, led by coach Idan Ironi and a musical opening party with DJ Tamar Antler.
On Saturday, 26.9.26 – The neighborhood will come to life with a parade At the same time, there will be musical sets by DJ Hadar Bezoki and DJ Ori Bass, alongside a body and soul workshop "Courage of the Heart" hosted by Didi Yaar, a live performance by Yael Dagon accompanied by movement guidance by Yael Halfon, and a groovy-percussion party and Yossi Fine in a performance with songs from his latest album "Gem Gem".
On Sunday, 27.9.26 – An electronic-oriental show that combines beats from the techno and deep house genres, a "Time of Beats and Soul" show, and the festival will be closed by Tomer Yosef in the main closing show.
A multidisciplinary experience for the whole family
During the three days of the festival, various areas will operate: "Place view" – A first-of-its-kind architectural event in Haifa, Parent-child complex, Guided tours At historical sites, "Magic of the Waves" riddle writer, Open houses, Musical houses, Wave-cloth exhibition, activities in the community garden and on the Bat Galim Promenade, and lectures at the community center.
A festival of community, sea and culture
The festival is artistically directed by Amir Avraham, and continues the Haifa tradition of integrating art, culture, and community in the public space. For three days, Bat Galim becomes a vibrant creative hub, where every house is a stage and every street is an invitation to a new experience.
When? – This weekend, Friday to Sunday | 25-27.9.26
where? – Throughout the Bat Galim neighborhood, Haifa (in houses, in yards and on the promenade)
Entry is free!