Eliana Tidhar with fantastic news: returning to the big stage
Preparations for the Hanukkah shows are in full swing and the list of talents who will perform in front of thousands is slowly being finalized. The artist who will take the stage for the 14th time is none other than the person who has shaped the soundtrack for children for years.
Preparations for the Festigal 2026 show are gaining momentum, as the first wave of reveals for the star-studded cast is already causing a stir in the entertainment world. Alongside familiar and beloved names, it appears that the upcoming production is set to feature an intriguing mix of superstars, with the return of Eliana Tidhar to the grand stage at the center of it all.
After a long period of rumors and quite a few questions from worried fans, it is now finally official: the queen of the Festigals will return this year as well, marking her 14th participation in the massive production.
This news was confirmed last night, Thursday, by the Festigal production team in a joint video of all the cast members, in which Tidhar naturally appeared as well.
Almost until the very last moment, it was unknown whether she would join the lineup of talents due to scheduling conflicts. At the last minute, a solution was found that satisfied all parties, and Tidhar's participation was officially confirmed.
As a reminder, the glittering cast of the major Hanukkah event has already been joined by the biggest names in the industry: Noa Kirel, Eden Ben Zaken, Ran Danker, Noa Astanjelov, Shahar Taboch, Yaniv Swissa, Idan Telem, Hili Toledano, Israel Atias, Dylan Dror, Shira Zaluf, Daniel Stiopin, Omer Nudelman, and Amir Banai.
