On 29.05.2026 in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel will be held Palianytsia Festival - a Ukrainian open-air festival that will bring together music, songs, Ukrainian artists, a family atmosphere and the vibrant feeling of being at home by the sea.

The event will take place in Tel Aviv, Jaffa, HaTsofim, 29 - Nothing: place without commitment and from 10:00 to 16:00.

The festival is designed as an open gathering for the Ukrainian community, friends of Ukraine, families, new immigrants, Israelis and anyone who appreciates Ukrainian culture.

Palianytsia Festival will take place after Shavuot - the Jewish holiday of harvest, land, gratitude and abundance.

This is not just a concert or a fair - it is an invitation to meet, hug, hear native speech, sing familiar songs and feel that even far from Ukraine, it is possible to create a space where "our own" recognize each other without unnecessary explanations.

What awaits Palianytsia Festival guests:

- Ukrainian music and favorite songs with DJ Den Dominic KarpenKo
- karaoke "on Kikara" with Orly Coil / Svetlana Vozhdaenko
- Ukrainian artisans' market on an open lawn
- a cozy location with a sea view
- a Ukrainian holiday atmosphere where you can come with friends, family, or alone

The organizers emphasize: everyone is welcome to come with children, friends, relatives or on their own. The main idea is not a formal format, but a warm meeting of people who value Ukraine, culture, community, and a sense of home.

For Ukrainians in Israel, such gatherings often mean more than just a city festival. They're a chance to hear Ukrainian speech without strain, see familiar symbols, support artists, sing songs and for a few hours find yourself in an environment where you understand.

For Israelis, it's also an opportunity to get to know the Ukrainian community better - not only through news and diplomacy but through culture, bread, music, smiles and human interaction.

Events like these demonstrate that Ukrainian identity in Israel is not dissolving. It reaches into the urban space, becoming visible, understandable, and relatable not only for Ukrainians but also for Israelis who want to better understand the Ukrainian experience.

The festival's name was chosen deliberately: Palianytsia is a traditional Ukrainian bread made from wheat flour but in modern Ukrainian culture this word has long become more than just the name of a baked good.

Palyanytsia is a symbol of home, hospitality, prosperity and memory. Its crispy crust, soft center, the smell of the oven and the custom of sharing bread make it a symbol of familial warmth. In Ukrainian tradition, bread was more than just food. It was placed on the table as a sign of respect, used to greet guests and used to express goodwill and blessings.

For Ukrainians today, this word carries several layers: bread, home, language, resistance, humor, pain and unity. Therefore, a festival with this name in Jaffa resonates especially powerfully.

Palianytsia Festival can be perceived as a small but very warm bridge between Ukraine and Israel. It unites Ukrainian bread and the Israeli Sea, Shavuot and the Ukrainian tradition of hospitality, Jaffa and the memory of home - a bridge of friendship between Ukraine and Israel, where bread unites hearts.

More details about the Palianytsia Festival are here.

Welcome to join celebration of the Palianytsia Festival in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel!

Organizers of Palianytsia Festival

Anna Yantovskaya
Nothing: place without commitment
Jaffa, Israel

Pavel Korsun
Tour Guide
Ukraine tours and Kyiv tours

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