Acre Festival and the western Galilee
Street theatre in Acre's Old City, a coastal day from Rosh HaNikra to Nahariya, and a day at Montfort.
Festival dates
- Acre Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre — Usually in October 2027, check the dates
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Old City of AcreHarbor, knight halls and street performances
Day 2
- Rosh HaNikraCliff and a bridge to the grottoes
- Achziv National ParkA quiet bay among the rocks
- NahariyaAn evening walk along the Ga'aton
Day 3
- Montfort CastleA short climb to a Crusader castle
- Lohamei HaGeta'otHolocaust and uprising museum at the kibbutz
Tips
- Shows are scattered through the alleys – comfortable shoes and a printed map
- Rosh HaNikra depends on the sea: grottoes close on stormy days
- The exact date is published near the holiday, so check before booking a stay
About this route
A 3-day route in North and the Golan: Acre Festival and the western Galilee (פסטיבל עכו והגליל המערבי). Street theatre in Acre's Old City, a coastal day from Rosh HaNikra to Nahariya, and a day at Montfort. Recommended season: October, usually during Sukkot.
On the first day the route passes Old City of Acre (Harbor, knight halls and street performances). On the second day the route passes Rosh HaNikra (Cliff and a bridge to the grottoes), Achziv National Park (A quiet bay among the rocks) and Nahariya (An evening walk along the Ga'aton). On the third day the route passes Montfort Castle (A short climb to a Crusader castle) and Lohamei HaGeta'ot (Holocaust and uprising museum at the kibbutz).
Style: Festivals, Heritage and Family. Tips: Shows are scattered through the alleys – comfortable shoes and a printed map. Rosh HaNikra depends on the sea: grottoes close on stormy days. The exact date is published near the holiday, so check before booking a stay. Event: Acre Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre. Street theatre, circus and performance in Acre's Old City during Sukkot (2026: Sep 28–30).
Questions
How many days?
3 days.
When is the recommended season?
Recommended season: October, usually during Sukkot.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Old City of Acre (Harbor, knight halls and street performances).