FLUORESCENT FESTIVAL VERTIGO JERUSALEM 2026

November 9–13 | Jerusalem & Netiv HaLamed-Heh

Fluorescent Festival – Vertigo Jerusalem returns for five days of contemporary dance, contemporary circus, performance, and music, in a vibrant, youthful, and unique atmosphere.

The festival was created to provide a platform for a new generation of artists, support independent creation, and create a space for meaningful encounters between artists and audiences. Fluorescent brings together exciting emerging voices and established creators, connecting different artistic disciplines, stages, and spaces.

Throughout the festival, audiences can enjoy stage performances, studio performances, outdoor shows, workshops, live music, a salsa party, and much more – five days of inspiring performances, encounters, and intimate artistic experiences.

This year, the festival takes place November 9–13, 2026, at Vertigo Jerusalem, The Train Theater, and Vertigo Eco-Art Village in Netiv HaLamed-Heh.

Come discover new creations, meet inspiring artists, move between performances and spaces, and experience five unforgettable days of Fluorescent!

How Does It Work?

One ticket includes all performances and activities taking place that evening.

Participation in Monday's workshop is included in the ticket price and requires advance registration.

Tickets & Full Program:

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 | FESTIVAL OPENING

Vertigo Eco-Art Village, Netiv HaLamed-Heh

17:00 | Workshop with Olivia Court Mesa- everyone are walcome! (advance registration required, register here)

19:00 | “Shadow of a doubt” Nina Bergman

19:30 | “In Accord” Hadar Finkelstein with live music by John Sha'al

20:30 | “Handmade” by Olivia Court Mesa and “KEEP ON BEATING” by Rotem Greenberg

An evening of contemporary dance, circus, and performance in the unique atmosphere of the Eco-Art Village.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 | JERUSALEM OPENING

Vertigo Jerusalem | 11 Bezalel St.

19:15 | Vertigo Dance program – Second Year, repertoire by Noa Wertheim

20:00 | Opening Cocktail & We Were Only Passing Through – Julia Mezhatskaya, live music and performance

20:30 | Shared Program- Alma Karbat-Shemesh (Bird ), Noa Tzur(Nothing here to hold onto), Gali Matis (Little Less More), Stav Moritz & Shachar Gabay (Glad I M)

A festive celebration of emerging choreographers, dance, and live performance.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 | CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS & DANCE

The Train Theater | 6 Bethlehem Rd., Jerusalem

19:00 | Shared Program – Rotem Sapir (Unhinged), Einav Barkovitz (Here, there & in the name) , Neta Pistiner & Ella Tamir (Two)

20:00 | PlanB |Outdoor Circus Performance – Dor Regev & Ofer Ram

20:30 | Shared Program – Yasmin Gariv (BARELY), Sharon Fridman (Break a Leg)

An evening bringing together contemporary circus, aerial arts, juggling, and dance.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 | DANCE & LIVE MUSIC

Vertigo Jerusalem | 11 Bezalel St.

20:00 | Opening Cocktail

20:30 | Shared Program – Liad Tavori-Ginosar & Grigory Lev (A Part of Us), Shachar Hanin & Isaac Chokron (Going Solo)

22:00–23:00 | Live Electronic Music – MAIKY

A night of contemporary dance premieres, music, and celebration.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | SHORT PIECES & CLOSING

Vertigo Jerusalem & Beit Ha'am Plaza

11:30–13:30 | Outdoor Salsa Party & Performance – Capital Latina

13:30 | Short Pieces – Gali Davidovitz & Ella Rubinger, Nave Mushon & Lia Katzman, Ella Ginat, Galia Bichovsky, Shaked Zonnenfeld, Romi Brody, Shira Shuster.

A dynamic showcase of short works by emerging choreographers, closing the festival with movement and celebration.