Hanukkah 2026: Guide to Israel's Biggest Children's Shows and Musicals
Israel's Hanukkah theater season features a rich array of musicals, including the Festigal, Peter Pan, Motek Forever, and numerous children's productions with extensive club discounts.
Israel's Hanukkah holiday season is bringing a massive lineup of theatrical productions, musicals, and children's shows. Producers have prepared numerous spectaculars ranging from high-tech stage adaptations to classic children's tales.
Festigal and Major Musical Productions
This year's Festigal, titled "TOP SECRET", features a team of young secret agents from Pop City who must disguise themselves as a K-pop band to thwart a villainous plot. The star-studded cast includes Noa Kirel, Ran Danker, Eliana Tidhar, and guest singer Eden Ben Zaken. Ticket prices range from 139 to 199 NIS, with substantial discounts available through various membership clubs.
Another major highlight is "Motek Forever", the latest installment in the popular "Motek shel Festival" series, bringing together child stars across three generations, including Chani Nahmias, Michal Yannai, and characters from "PAW Patrol". Meanwhile, the classic musical "Peter Pan" returns in a new staging directed by Hanoch Rosen, starring Sasson Gabay as Captain Hook and Lee Biran as Peter Pan.
Musicals and Stage Adaptations
Audiences can also enjoy "Around the World in 80 Days", a musical adaptation directed by Tzadi Sarfaty starring Orel Tsabari and Israel Katorza, alongside the beloved Argentinean-inspired hit "Chiquititas". Stage adaptations of classic tales such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Maccabees" by Doron Mor offer families rich historical and fantastical narratives with prominent Israeli actors.
Children's Theater and Circus Shows
Orna Porat Theater presents a diverse holiday repertoire, anchored by its new production "Andersen the Prince of Fairy Tales". Circus enthusiasts can choose between Circus Bravo and "Circo Land" by the Florentine Circus, offering immersive attractions, laser mazes, and 360-degree circus performances.
Additional family productions include "A Funny Little Sufganiyot Shop" starring Meni Momtaza, the social media family show "High School Drama", and the Broadway classic "Annie" directed by Tzadi Sarfaty with a live orchestra.
