(Reading time: 9 - 17 minutes) Twitter70 years young. Sing Hallelujah! Countrywide Independence Day celebrations for 2018 Official ceremonies, free concerts, main attractions, picnic spots, free museums, IDF bases, fly-overs... חגיגות יום העצמאות ל2018 Image credit: Israel Ministry of Culture & Sport Please note: The schedules and artists listed here may actually change or differ on the evening especially where an artist is scheduled to perform at more than one location. Only the main attractions in selected cities and towns have been included in this list. Remember wherever you go, parking is at a premium. Routes around the main stages are likely to be closed (check with your local municipality - call 106). Take the train or other forms of public transport wherever possible. There will be extra trains to Tel Aviv. This list is being updated daily as more information comes in. Singing Hallelujah! Together as one Singing Hallelujah! Together as one Immediately after the official ceremony, the entire country and Jewish communities around the world will stand as one, join together and sing 'Hallelujah'. From Brussels, Philadelphia, Lima, Mexico City, Montevideo, San Diego, New Dehli, Lagos, Johannesburg, Bucharest, Moscow and Warsaw. From Kiryat Gat, Sderot and Ofakim, Beer Sheva and Jerusalem, Maale Adumim and Ramat HaSharon, Ness Tziona and Tel Aviv, Bat Yam and Tzofim, Lod and Rehovot, Kiryat Shmona and Nazereth Illit, Migdal HaEmek and Akko, Haifa, Kiryat Bialik and Kfar Haruv The song "Hallelujah" was Israel's winning entry to the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest Afula Afula Appearing in Afula often called the "Capital of the Valley" Mashina Yossi Shitrit Moshiko Mor Eran Hason Ariel Ariel Not one, but two fireworks displays in Ariel! The main attraction: Miri Massika will be performing on Wednesday night in the Amphitheater Friday folk dancing - see details below Ashdod Ashdod The 6th largest city in Israel, Ashdod is proud to present: Moshe Peretz Eyal Golan Kate and Or Stefan Dod Chaim will be appearing on the children's stage For the dati community, Chanan Ben Ari Ashkelon Ashkelon The Promenade in Ashkelon is the place to enjoy performances by: Rinat Gabai Barry Sacharov Skuzzi Dikla Sapir Saban Dudu Aharon Wednesday 23:30 beach party - see below Friday folk dancing - see below Beer Sheva Beer Sheva As part of the 70 celebration Rita, Kafeh Shachor Hazak (Strong Black Coffee) and Dana Lapidot will be performing at the main stage In the courtyard of the Museum of the Negev, you will be treated to songs and hits of the 50's and 60's Bet Shemesh Bet Shemesh Eilat Eilat Wednesday 23:30 beach party - see below More details to follow Givatayim Givatayim Two fireworks displays at 21:50 and 23:30 and performers Oded Pad Eliad Agam Buchbut Aviv Geffen Hadera Hadera Shlomi Shabat on the main stage (on HaGiborim and HaNassi) Eliad Nachum and selection of local bands and artists will be performing on the soccer field on Beer Ora Wednesday 23:30 beach party - see below Givat Olga Givat Olga Roni Dalumi will be delighting you with her music at the Givat Olga stage on Rechavat HaBankim. Haifa Haifa Israel's 3rd largest city, welcomes you to join its celebrations. For your entertainment Not one, but three street parties in Haifa - the traditional Tzubagutz on Moriah, a second in Kiryat Haim and a third in Neve Shaanan on Trumpledor. Tzubachutz Moriah: Mosh Ben Ari, Aiviv Geffen, Mashina, are the main attractio On Trumpeldor: Gidi Gov and special treats for the children. Following an evening of dancing lead by well know local dancer In Kiryat Haim: Omer Adam, Mosh Ben Air, Mashina, Omri Sabach, Top Pop, Itai Levi and Ofek Ben Harushi Also appearing at the various stages: Nasrin Kadri Ehud Banai Mercedes Bend and Jane Bordeaux Fireworks displays at 9:30pm across the city. Grab a spot on the Louis Promenade in the Central Carmel overlooking the Haifa Bay you'll be able to see the fire works displays of all the towns across the bay; Haifa, all the Krayot, Akko, Ein Hamifratz and Nahariya to the north, and in the west from the Jezreel Valley and then further north from some the yishuvim and kibbutzim in the Galil. It's the best view in the country! Another hot-spot in Haifa is Ben Gurion Blvd. in the German Colony -come see this year's special 70th birthday street-light display and when you look up Ben Gurion, you'll be treated a light-fest up the boulevard and also the Bahai Terraces and Gardens. When you look down, the harbor lights and lights from the ships in port, will dazzle you too. On Thursday at 10:30am on Dado Beach -a parachute display with 37 of our top paratroopers followed by a flotilla Israel's Navy boats. Friday folk dancing - see below Herzliyah Herzliyah At the main stage at the Vreisland Gardens; fireworks, children's entertainment and DJ Tomer Aloni will be leading the party. Hod HaSharon Hod HaSharon Details to follow Holon Holon Performing at the various stages in the city: Micky Gavrielov Rami Kleinstein Regev Hod Chen Aharoni Friends of Natasha Jerusalem Jerusalem Mount Herzl - Official Celebration - (By invitation only) 19:45 - Yizkor, Speaker of the Knesset, Candle lighting ceremony, Flag raising ceremony, Various dance troupes and IDF Choirs, Fireworks display. The ceremony will be televised on local TV channels. Kotel HaMaravi (Western Wall) 8:00pm Prayers and partying Independence Park Avi Masika Shai Cohen Yossi Azulai Liron Amram Balkan Beat Box Lior Narkis Teddy Park Singing and dancing into the night and special guests Daniel Zakay and Alma Zohar Street Parties Join in one of the many street parties on Jaffa, Hillel and Ben Yehuda Mahane Yehuda At 3 different location ins the Mahane Yehuda Market, 3 DJs will entertain you through the night. Also a huge party at the BeerBazaar Safra Park Aviv Avidan Lee Fishman Motti & Shmulik Friday folk dancing - see below Karmiel Karmiel Eden Ben Zaken Muki Stars from Xfactor Uzi Fuchs Ruti Navon Adi Cohen Shai & Roi and others Friday folk dancing - see below Kiryat Shmona Kiryat Shmona Yossi Shitreet and local artists will be performing on Wednesday night Tuvia Zafir, Itai Levy and Eyal Golan will be making their appearances at the Stadium on Thursday evening. Kfar Saba Kfar Saba Fireworks display at 20:55 and 21:55 Main attraction: Idan Amadi's live performance on the Rotschild Stage at 21:00, followed by folk dancing and capellas and then at 01:00 Eve and Lir in a live performance. Rock in the Shuk - from 21:00 way into the night Kfar Shmariyahu Kfar Shmariyahu Celebrating 70 with you in Kfar Shmariyahu is Keren Peles - all are invited! Krayot Krayot Kiryat Bialik:Park Lev HaIr Omer Adam Static and Ben El Eden Ben Zaken Ma Kushur Natan Danielov Local Capellas and fireworks display Wednesday 23:30 beach party - see below Kiryat Ata: Park Herzl Evening hosted by Shalom Asiag Muki Omer Adam Eden Ben Zaken Shlomi Shabat Static and Ben El Kiryat Motzkin at the Amphitheatre Nadav Abuksis Static and Ben El Asner Bros Shula Chen Sassi Keshet Miri Aloni Kiryat Yam: Park Einstein is the place to be to jive to the beat of Omer Adam Ethnix Peer Tassi Kiryat Ono Kiryat Ono Hannah Lazslo Rami Kleinstein Eliad Sarit Hadad Ma'ale Adumim Ma'ale Adumim Fireworks display Michal Amdurski and Idan Amadi are the main guest performers Tarraram Ron Avidan Local Capellas and dance groups Modiin, Maccabim & Reut Modiin, Maccabim & Reut At the Amphi Park Main attractions are: The Revivo Project Miri Masika Pablo Rosenberg Please check with you local municipality for details of traffic changes Netanya Netanya At the New Independence Square, hosted by Shai Hamber and featuring Shlomo Shabbat Roni Dalumi Yehuda Elias Local dancers and choirs Wednesday 23:30 beach party - see below Friday folk dancing - see below Petach Tikva Petach Tikva Hosting the evening - Didi Harari with Moshe Peretz Maor Edri Avraham Tal Dolev Frankel Shir ZuAretz Daniel Meitar Friday folk dancing - see below Raanana Raanana 5 main stages in Raanana offering a selection of fun activities; on Bar Ilan, Tel Chai, Keren HaYesod, Ben Gurion, Yad Lebanim on Ahuzza Fireworks at 20:50 and then Avri Leader rolls into town to share his musical talent! Ramleh Ramleh At Park Ofer Eyal Golan Noa Kirel Kiryat Menachem Begin Michal HaKtana Thursday 19th, fun activities for the whole family at Park Ofer Rehovot Rehovot Tzvika Hadar will be hosting the evening. Regev Hod and other local bands will be performing on the central stage at Gan HaMeyasdim. Fun for the whole family! Rishon LeZion Rishon LeZion 70's celebrations start at 20:30. In addition to the traditional fireworks display, you will enjoy performances by Idan Yaniv, Glikeria, Daklon and Sivan Cohen, Kobi Affalalu, Shimon Buskila, Yardena Arazi, Rgev Hod, Balkan Beat Box, Shir Levy and others. Moshe Datz will be delighting children with his songs. A Rave at the Amphi-Park - from 23:00 with Static and Ben El, Subliminal, Skuzzy, Talisman and more (entrance fee) Friday folk dancing - see below Ramat Gan Ramat Gan At the main stage on Rambam Square, entertainment begins with a fireworks display followed at 9:00pm with performances by Agam Buchbot Tzvika Pik Maya Buskila Hadas Shor Lior Narkis Nasrin Mosh Ben-Ari Ramat HaSharon Ramat HaSharon Festivities start with a fireworks display and from 8:30pm on the main stage at the city hall: Kobi Ben Atar Dana International Hatikvah 6 Shiri Maimon Barry Sacharof Shiran Shoham Shoham Waiting for updates Tel Aviv Tel Aviv Celebrating 70 at Rabin Square Galit Giat, Raz Shmueli, Vladi Bleiberg and 200 choristers will join in the celebrations and sing Hallelujah - with a simultaneous live television broadcast. The party continues way into the night with Dany Sanderson At Menachem Begin Park Shlomi Saranger, Avi Lider and DJ Yossi Guetta will lead the show Other celebrations at the main stage in Jaffa and on Rotschild Blvd. Wednesday: Israel Light Parade starts on Namir Rd - see below Thursday: Free entrance to selected museums - see below Friday folk dancing - see below Tiberias Tiberias The holy city of Tiberias is pleased to welcome Peer Tassi and Muki to lead the evening's entertainment. Well known DJs will host the celebrations through the night. Wednesday 23:30 beach party - see below Tzfat Tzfat Subliminal's in Tzfat! Yavne Yavne Beach Parties - Wednesday, April 18th Beach Parties - Wednesday, April 18th Dance the night away along 70km of Israel's beautiful coastline. Beach parties hosted by favorite DJ's: Bliss, Tomer Meizner, Kobi, Eran Dvorah, Ido Sarig, Ido Shoham, Ofir Nir, Adir Noy, Skuzzi, Smiley, Mr. Black, Zombie, Danni Tuval, Golan Malkah, Ofir Malul Where: Eilat - Mifratz HaShemesh Beach | Ashkelon - Hof Dalilah | Bat Yam | Akko - Argamon Beach | Nahariya - Galei Galil | Hadera - Olga | Netanya - Poleg Beach | Tiberias - Park Barko | Kiryat Haim - Zevulun Who: Appearing artists include Dana International, Rotem Cohen, Peer Tassi, Strong Black Coffee, Omri Glickman, Muki, Chen Aharoni, Brinx, Avraham Tal and others. Time: from 23:30 until dawn Entrance: 18years and upwards Prior registration is required and a valid ID document must be presented on the evening. Click here to register (in Hebrew)... Israel Light Parade Israel Light Parade Tel Aviv is the place to be if you want to join in the fun of the Israel Light Parade. A stunning sound and light show with dancers and other artists. The procession starts along Namir Road in Tel Aviv, from the Rokach Bridge to the Tel Aviv Museum, where a huge party will follow. More fun activities for Yom Ha'Atzmaut on Thursday, April 19th More fun activities for Yom Ha'Atzmaut on Thursday, April 19th Chill out on one of the best beaches in Israel Get your sport shoes on, your water bottles ready and take a family hike or walk along one of our many beautiful trails Settle down to a wonderful lunch at Israel's top picnic spots Take advantage of the long weekend and visit a Nature Reserve Or just a short visit to some of these top nature sites Cultural Activities, museums and heritage sites Cultural Activities, museums and heritage sites A selection of museums, heritage sites and visitor centers across Israel Make sure you call before you go - verify opening hours, guided tours, entrance fees, if any, many are free for Yom Haatzmaut and other details Southern Israel Yad LaIsha HaLochemet in Nitzanim - Tel: 08-6727895 The Open Museum in Negba - Tel: 050-55605540 From Holocaust to Revival Museum in Yad Mordechai - Tel: 08-6720599 , 052-3923104 The Water and Security Museum in Nir Am - Tel: 050-5709042 Mitzpe Gvulot - Kibbutz Gvulot - Tel: 054-7919000 Ben Gurion's Desert Home (Sde Boker) - Tel: 08-6560469 Maoz across from Gaza in Kibbutz Saad - Tel:052-3726644 The Joe Alon Center for Bedouin Culture at Kibbutz Lahav - Tel: 08-9913322 The Revivim Museum named for Yosef Weitz - Tel: 08-6562570 \ 08-656263 Metzudat Yoav, The Givati Museum - Tel: 08-6611316 B'erot BaNegev Visitors' Center - Kibbutz Alumim - Tel: 08-9937300 Jerusalem Area The Old Yishuv Court Museum - Tel: 02-6276319, 052-4002478 Ammunition Hill Memorial Site - Tel: 02-5829392/3 The Yellin House - in Motza - Tel: 052-4257345 The Gush Etzion Visitors' Center - Tel: 02-9935160 The Tower of David Museum - Tel: 02-626533 The Underground Prisoners Museum in Jerusalem - Tel: 02-6233166 The Shai Agnon House - Tel: 02-6716498 The Bank of Israel Visitor's Center - advance booking required - Tel: 02-6552828,0 2-6552520, 02-6552718 Alone on the Walls of Jerusalem - Tel: 02-6265906 Menachem Begin Heritage Center - Tel: 02-5652020 02-5652011 Yad LaShiryon at Latrun - Tel: 08-9784321 Tel Aviv & Central Israel Independence Hall - Tel: 03-5106426, 03-5173942 The Israeli Museum at the Rabin Center - advance booking required - Tel:.*4585 Ben-Gurion House - 03-5221010 The Jabotinsky Museum - Tel: 03-5287320 The Joseph Bau House - Tel: 054-4301499 Rokach House - for more info: - Tel: 03-5168042 IDF Historical Collection Museum - Tel: 03-5172913 , 03-5161346 The Etzel Museum - Tel: 03-525-3307 The Hagana Museum - Tel: 03-560862 The Lechi Museum - Tel: 03-6820288 The Etzel 1948 Museum - Tel: 03-5177180 , 03-5172044 The Nachum Gutman Museum of Art - Tel: 03-5161970 The Hosmasa Museum - Holon - Tel: 03-5050425 The Mikveh Israel Visitors Center - advance booking required - Tel: 03-5030489 The Rishon L'Tzion Museum - Tel: 03-9598862, 03-9598890 The Eran Shamir Moshava Museum in Mazkeret Batya - Tel:08-9349525 Ayalon Institute, Rehovot Tel: 08-9406552 Weizmann House, Rehovot - Tel: 08-9343230 Northern Israel The Sliqim at Kfar Giladi - Tel: 052-2512915 HaShomer House Museum - Tel: 04-6941565 Tel Hai Courtyard - Tel: 04-6951333 The Birya Fortress - Tel: 04-6922433 The Restored Pioneer Village at Rosh Pinah - Tel: 04-6936913 The Kinneret Courtyard - Tel: 04-6709117 Naharayim Experience in Gesher - Tel: 04-6752685 The Palmach Cave - Tel: 04-9898946 ,052-4471109 The Historic Nahalal Police Station - Tel: 04-6415073 The Nahalal "Sliq" - Tel: 052-3347194 The Pioneer Settlers Museum - Kibbutz Yifat Tel: 04-6548974 HaReut Museum - Tel: 04-6432810 The Chaim Shturman House - at Kibbutz Ein Harud - Tel: 04-6486337 | 04-6486328 Beit HaMeiri, Tsfat - Tel: 04-6921939 The Tower and Stockade Museum at Hanita - Tel: 04-9859677 The Jezreel Valley Train Museum - Kfar Yehoshua - Tel: 04-9534226 Clandestine Immigration Boat Tour, Atlit - Tel: 04-9841980 The Goara Museum of the Hagana - Tel: 04-9597402 The Treasures in the Walls Museum, Akko. - Tel: 04-9911004 The Underground Prisoners Museum, Akko - Tel: 04-9911375 The Fisher House, Kiryat Ata - Tel: 04-8440207 The Museum of the First Aliyah in Zichron - Tel: 04-6294777 The Hannah Senesh House, Kibbutz Sdot Yam - Tel: 04-6364366 052-8795366 The Gdudim House Museum - Tel: 09-8822212 The Khan Museum, Hadera - Tel: 04-6322330 , 04-6324562 The Haifa City Museum - Tel: 04-9115888 The Herman Struk Museum - Tel: 04-6359962 The National Maritime Museum - Tel: 04-853662 Also The Israel Museum The Open Museum in Omer The Open Museum in Tefen The Open Museum in Tel-Hai Ramat HaNadiv in Zichron Yaakov Israel Defense Forces - IDF Israel Defense Forces - IDF Every year the Israel Defense Force allows members of the public access to some of the army, navy or air-force bases. The bases listed below will be open on Thursday from 9 am - 2 pm Navy Base Ashdod - together with the Ashdod Port Army Bases Northern Command Beit Hillel, Elika and Maalot Central Command Hativa Merhavit - Shomrom & in the Beka Kiryat Arba, 'Um Tzefa', Karmi Tzur, Alfei Menashe, Givat Hatachmoshet (Jerusalem), Ariel & Shaked Southern Command Machaneh Natan Matzadot Natan Matzadot Yoav Rahan and Sderot Bases Air Force Ramat David Technical college Tel Nof Air Force Museum - Hatzerim Israel Ground Forces - Infantry Latrun Air-Force fly-over Air-Force fly-over Air-Force jets will be flying over the following cities and towns (from 10:40am) Beer Sheva, Yerucham, Dimona, Arad, Kiryat Gat, Jerusalem, Beit Shean, Afula, Nazareth, Tiberias, Katzrin, Tzfat, Carmiel, Nahariya, Haifa, Cesearea, Netanya, TelAviv, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Sderot, Netivot, Ofakim and Hatezerim Navy Flotilla Navy Flotilla Where: Dado Beach, Haifa When: Thursday, 10:30am, the flotilla follows the parachute display (see details in Haifa section) Friday Folk Dancing Friday Folk Dancing Fifteen mass folk dancing events will be taking place on Friday, April 20th from 3pm, at 15 locations across the country. Alon Shvut - Commercial center Ariel - Pais center Ashkelon - Nitzanim Beach Carmiel - Municipality plaza Dimona - Municipality plaza Haifa - Zamir beach Jerusalem - Safra square Jordan Valley Regional Council - Beit Gabriel Meitar - Sports court Netanya - Kikar HaAtzmaut Usifiyah - Main square Petach Tikva - Hameyasdim square Rishon LeZion - Municipality plaza Ramlah - City tower Tel Aviv - 1 Rothschild Blvd. At 4pm Am Yisrael is invited to dance as one to the new 'Hora 70' (dance details to follow) Kabbalat Shabbat celebrations will follow. The event will end one hour before Shabbat. 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