Jerusalem Day Events 2025

Here is a quick guide to all the most important and exciting events, ceremonies, concerts, parades, and all other celebrations in Jerusalem.

Every year, the Flag Dance March occurs on Jerusalem Day: the event begins at 6 PM with a joyful dance. It’ll continue along the various stages around the city center, through the gates of the Old City, and up to the march to the Western Wall. The event's highlight is a rally attended by public figures at the Western Wall Plaza. Thousands of spectators are expected to participate in the event, produced in cooperation with the Jerusalem Municipality. 

The event is open to the public without requiring registration or payment. 

When? Sunday, June 5, 6 PM
Where? City Center and The Old City

In honor of Jerusalem Day, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Jerusalem Development Authority invite you to a unique spinning event that combines a spectacular laser show. The event will take place on the Promenade of Armon HaNatziv, in front of a breathtaking view spread over three days.

Each day, we have planned two 60-minute sessions, starting at 20:15 and 21:00, perfectly synchronized with a mesmerizing laser show in the Jerusalem sky. To ensure everyone's participation, each session will have 3 guides and 150 pairs of bicycles. And of course, the highlight of the event is the laser show, a unique experience you haven't had before; the best part is, it's just a symbolic cost. The event is also a tribute to the security forces and a prayer for the safe return of the abductees.

When? June 4-6, 8:15 p.m., 9 p.m

Join us for a musical Shabbat reception at the Valley Farm with the Jaala band.

You will be greeted with songs of Shabbat, and a dairy food track will start operating at 9:30 in the morning. 
Shuttles to the farm will leave the parking lot of the First Station complex. Entry is free with advance registration.

When? Starting from 31.05, every Friday, between 13:00 - 15:00.

Beit Avi Chai will host the ensemble Yigal HaRosh, Shai Tzbari, Maya Belzitzman, and more.

An event full of traditional Shabbat acceptance songs, classic Israeli songs in unique arrangements, holiday poetry in the Sephardic and Ashkenazi style, modern Hebrew poetry that captures the spirit of the times, and pieces of guidance, midrash, and conversation in the Jerusalem courtyard.

When? June 7, 13:30
Price: 60 NIS 
Student / soldier 30 NIS
20 NIS for residents of the conflict lines

Join the Jewish Development Company with fascinating tours on revival and victory, the War of Independence, and the Six Days - from the days of King David to the liberation of the Jewish Quarter in the Six-Day War.

A special two-hour tour for Jerusalem Week, at a discounted price of 10 NIS per participant, includes entrance to the Hurva Synagogue and the Davidson Center Archaeological Garden.

Immerse yourself in history. Stand in the footsteps of the cruel Assyrian general who faced the Jerusalem wall 2,700 years ago. Hear his words echo through time. Picture the lavish table of a Jerusalemite during the Second Temple era. Listen to the tragic tale of a Jewish rabbi and his followers striving for the arrival of the Messiah. Traverse the lesser-known alleys of the Jewish Quarter and step into the bustling market of Jerusalem 1,400 years ago.

When? June 2-6 
10:30 - English
11:00 - Hebrew
15:00 - Hebrew

The whole family is invited to enjoy the STAR CAR attraction this Jerusalem Day! The attraction combines driving on an advanced and safe electric vehicle with experiential tours through the picturesque alleys of Jerusalem and the main points of interest throughout the Old City and its surroundings.

Each tour lasts about an hour and a half (90 minutes). The tour is joined by a guide who leads the group. During the tour, you will enjoy stops for photos at observation points.

Special discount for I TRAVEL JERUSALEM surfers
160 NIS instead of 175 NIS
Coupon code: ITRAVEL

Would you like to go on more tours in the city's neighborhoods and hear authentic stories of Jerusalem? The tracks of EZ raider and bicycles of Smart Tour will take you on various tours. Enjoy amazing adventures next to the spectacular views of the Old and the New Jerusalem, guided by professionals who’ll share the most exciting stories about the city. The EZ Raider vehicles offered by Smart Tour are one of the safest and most advanced models, and their gliding effect, combined with the views of Jerusalem, provides an extraordinary experience for the holiday. 

Over the years, the Biblical Zoo has become one of the leading attractions in Israel, thanks to the extensive collection of animals , the open spaces, and the unique Jerusalem atmosphere.

Spring is the perfect time to visit the best zoo in Israel - the weather is pleasant, and the animals come out, too.

The Biblical Zoo is spread over a wide area of about 400 dunams, and in it are intertwined dozens of spectacular animal displays that represent the multitude of biological diversity that exists in nature alongside a system of ponds, an artificial lake, spacious grass areas, and plenty of shady picnic areas. In the garden, you will find a petting zoo where you can meet and get to know various animals up close, as well as an ecological playground.

And if you've already visited the zoo, you should also visit the Israel Aquarium, which is right next door.

The visit to the aquarium lasts four days in Israel - the Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and the Red Sea, during which you will meet over 200 species of animals living in the sea in various spectacular displays. You will be able to see up close the famous clownfish, boxfish, groupers, eels, seahorses, soft corals, various jellyfish, sharks, and many others.

The Israel Museum, ranked among the leading museums in the world, offers a variety of attractions for the whole family. The entrance ticket to the museum will allow you to wander through the international art garden and all the permanent and special exhibitions currently displayed in the museum.

Spring brings new beginnings, and the museum is no exception! We're thrilled to announce the arrival of three brand-new, awe-inspiring exhibitions that are sure to capture your imagination and leave you in awe:

• Crafted by Bees: Exhibition of giant beeswax sculptures
• Common Ground: The Ancient meets the Modern in a fascinating archeology exhibition
• The Dawn of Darkness: an exhibition that is all a poetic expression of loss

Jerusalem Day events spread over several days, so we recommend checking our full listings of hotels in Jerusalem and vacation rentals. Here, you will find the best prices in the city and the most extensive variety.

We also recommend checking out our Deals & Packages Page for lodging options in Jerusalem and surrounding areas.

Contact the Jerusalem Municipality call center at 106 for traffic arrangements and street closure updates. It is recommended that you get your information beforehand.

Would you like to get familiar with navigation around the Old City in the most accessible way? Download the “Accessible JLM” app, take safe and accessible routes, and receive helpful tips and guidance for independent touring of the city.

Download the app for Android. 
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We also recommend checking out our special accommodations deals to stay the night in and around Jerusalem. We urge you to contact the hotels in advance to coordinate your stay based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.