Last updated February 9th 2016
Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Cornell, Julio Iglesias, Craig David… these are just some of global superstars who are visiting Israel this year. And it’s only February, we are sure there will be more announcements over the coming weeks! Get ready for a HOT Summer!
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February
DJs W&W – 18th February (confirmed) – Haoman 17 Tel Aviv – tickets available for 164 NIS
Currently #14 in the DJ Mag Top 100, W&W are dominating dance floors and festivals around the world. 2015 included Ultra in Miami, Ultra worldwide, Tomorrowland, Tomorrowworld and their ‘Rave After Rave’ summer tour. Click here for more info.
Ibeyi – 22nd and 23rd February (confirmed) – Barby Tel Aviv – sold out!
Rescheduled from November 2015, The critics have been raving over them, and now they are coming to Tel Aviv! Twenty-year old twin sisters and daughters of a member of Buena Vista Social Club, Ibeyi is a French-Cuban musical duo. They sing in English and Nigerian. Click here for more info.
March
Gente De Zona – 30th March (confirmed) – Gnei HaTaarucha Tel Aviv – tickets available from 324 NIS
Reggaeton superstars Gente De Zona are coming to Israel! Most famous for their collaboration with Enrique Iglesias for Bailando (over 1 billion YouTube views) and Marc Anthony for La Gozadera (over 200 million YouTube views). Click here for more info.
April
Craig David – 10th April (confirmed) – Hangar 11 Tel Aviv – tickets available from 354 NIS
Craig David is making his first appearance in Israel on 10th April 2016 at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv! The British-born R&B singer’s hits include ‘Seven Days’ (2001) and Walking Away (2002). And for all the girls out there… he’s Jewish! Click here for more info.
Jason Derulo – April 14th (confirmed) – Live Park Rishon – tickets available from 264 NIS
American singer and songwriter is coming to Israel in April! The US hip-hop and R&B star has sold over 50 million records, including hits ‘Wiggle’, ‘Talk Dirty’, ‘In My Head’, and ‘Whatcha Say’!
Eroz Ramazzotti – April 30th (confirmed) – Nokia Arena Tel Aviv – tickets available from 295 NIS
One of Italy’s most famous musicians, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing in Tel Aviv on April 30th! Click here for more info.
May
Chris Cornell is a modern innovator who transcends genre. He was the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement and remains one of the best rock voices of all time. Achieving multi-platinum success with three legendary bands – selling over 30 million records worldwide – he has forged his own unique identity over three decades as a Grammy award-winning, Golden Globe nominated singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and lyricist. Click here for more info.
Julio Iglesias – 7th May (confirmed) – Nokia Arena Tel Aviv – tickets available from 255 NIS
Julio Iglesias is one of the world’s top selling artists – and the biggest selling Latin artist in the world – having sold over 300 million records. He has also won multiple awards, including several Grammys… and he’s returning to Israel in May 2016!.
His top songs include Spanish and English songs… his most famous probably being ‘Hey’. He also had a duet with Willie Nelson ‘To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before’. Click here for more info.
A French favourite, Enrico Macias will be performing two concerts in the Mann Auditorium Tel Aviv in May 2016! Click here for more info.
Deep Purple – 22nd May (confirmed) – Live Park Rishon – tickets available from 295 NIS
One of pioneers of heavy metal, and one-time Guinness Record holders for being the world’s loudest band, Deep Purple are performing in Live Park Rishon on 22nd May. Click here for more info.
Elton John – 26th May (confirmed) – Gnei Yehoshua Tel Aviv – tickets available from 329 NIS
One of the most anticipated concerts of the year, legend Elton John will be performing in Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv on 26th May 2016!
Elton John is a musician and composer who requires little introduction. He has sold over 300 million records, including the top selling single and commemoration to Princess Diana ‘Candle in the Wind’. His greatest achievements also include composing the musical score to The Lion King! It’s going to be an amazing concert! Click here for more info.
Sia – May (date and location to be confirmed) – register for updates
Australian singer-songwriter Sia is coming to Tel Aviv at the end of May 2016 for a special performance!
Famous for songs such as ‘Chandelier’ (over 1 billion views on YouTube) and ‘Elastic Heart’ (over 500 million views on YouTube), Sia has also performed backing vocals for Jamiroquai, Zero Seven, and David Guetta, as well writing songs for Rihanna (‘Diamonds’) and Beyonce (‘Pretty Hurts’).
The date isn’t confirmed and tickets aren’t available yet – when they become available we will be the first to let you know! Click here for more info.
June
Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson will be performing in Raanana on the 8th June 2016 as part of his Pet Sounds Tour! Click here for more info.
Simply Red – 14th June (confirmed) – Nokia Arena Tel Aviv – tickets available from 255 NIS
Simply Red are returning to Israel on June 14th 2016 for their first concert in Israel since 1992.
Founded over 30 years ago, Simply Red have sold more than 50 million albums and racked up some classics like Holding Back the Years and a remake of If You Don’t Know Me By Now. They won the Best British Group at the 1992 and 1993 Brit Awards.
They come from the amazing Manchester, UK, and Mick Hucknall is a huge supporters of the world’s greatest football team Manchester United! Click here for more info.
Foreigner – 14th and 15th June (confirmed) – Ampi Caesarea – tickets available from 264 NIS
Foreigner are one of the most successful bands of the 70s and 80s, and now they are coming to Israel for two special concerts in Ceasarea! Their top hits include ‘Cold as Ice’ and ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’! Click here for more info.
July
Tame Imparla – 11th July (confirmed) – Live Park Rishon – tickets available from 294 NIS
Australian psychedelic pop sensation Tame Impala are performing in Live Park Rishon on 11th July 2016! Click here for more info.
Scorpions – 14th July (confirmed) – Nokia Arena Tel Aviv – tickets available from 255 NIS
German rock-band The Scorpions are coming to Israel in 2016 as part of their 50th Birthday World Tour! Their most famous song is ‘Wind of Change’ which celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall! Click here for more info.
And Last But Definitely Not Least… Some time during Summer 2016…
Bruce Springsteen – Summer (date and location to be confirmed) – register for updates
If the rumours are to be true, ‘The Boss’ is coming to Israel in Summer 2016 as part of his worldwide The River Tour 2016! One of the best-selling artists of all time, Bruce Springsteen has a huge repertoire of top songs, including Born in the USA, Born to Run, Dancing in the Dark, and lots more! Click for more info.
Jennifer Lopez – Summer (date and location to be confirmed) – register for updates
In what is bound to be the Concert of the Summer, Jennifer Lopez has confirmed she will be performing in Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv sometime during the summer! When we get more details we will be the first to let you know! Click here for more info.
There also loads of amazing Israeli concerts going on throughout the summer – be sure to check our Ticket Office for more info.
And of course Israel’s world class festival scene – check out our Camping Festivals and Music Festivals blog posts!