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Israelis Flock to Global Events Over Holidays

Music and sports fans are securing spots at major international events during the upcoming Tishrei holiday period, with ticket prices reaching 900 euros for some performances

Celine Dion

The upcoming Tishrei holiday period is shaping up to be particularly busy for Israeli music and sports enthusiasts traveling abroad. According to data from LiveTikits, a ticketing company, thousands of Israelis have already secured their places at performances by world-renowned artists and major European football matches, alongside other international sporting events.

Topping the list of sought-after concerts is Celine Dion's Paris tour, which begins September 12. The Canadian singer, who has returned to performing after battling a rare illness, is drawing enormous interest from around the globe. Due to high demand, ticket prices have risen significantly in recent months and currently start at approximately 900 euros. Around 1,500 Israelis are expected to attend the concert series.

Shakira's performances in Madrid during September and October are also seeing strong demand, with ticket prices starting at 125 euros and more than 500 Israelis expected to attend. The Colombian singer, who became synonymous with the World Cup through her iconic hit "Waka Waka," continues to draw a loyal following from Israel.

Significant interest has also been recorded for Robbie Williams concerts, with tickets starting at 335 euros, and for Jay-Z in Paris, beginning at 150 euros. The British singer Robbie Williams, who has previously performed in Israel, remains one of the most popular artists among Israeli audiences.

On the sports front, European football stadiums are also expected to host many Israeli fans. The Manchester Derby on September 13 leads the list of most-requested matches, with ticket prices starting at 375 pounds. The clash between the city's two major clubs attracts enormous attention worldwide, and Israelis are no exception.

During Sukkot, international football will pause for national team matches, and those who couldn't attend the World Cup can watch UEFA Nations League games. Key matchups include England versus Spain in London and France versus Italy in Paris. Sample prices include: Lazio-Milan in Rome (starting at 110 euros), England-Spain (starting at 185 pounds), and France-Italy (starting at 160 euros).

Outside Europe, the US Open tennis championship is also drawing considerable interest, with ticket prices starting at around 400 dollars.

Meanwhile, New York continues to maintain its position as the most popular destination among Israelis. Following the wave of summer travel around World Cup matches, approximately 50,000 Israelis are expected to visit the city during the holiday period.

Shakira, BTS, Madonna
Shakira, BTS, Madonna (Shutterstock)

Yossi Alfasi, CEO of LiveTikits, stated: "The Israeli public continues to attend major concerts and leading sporting events. We recently launched our cancellation service, and in the past two weeks, about 20% of bookings include cancellation coverage for any reason, which provides maximum flexibility for customers in case of a security incident or change of plans."

The data points to a clear trend: despite the security situation, Israelis continue to travel abroad and participate in major cultural and sporting events. The new cancellation services provide additional security for those booking, allowing them to plan their vacations with greater peace of mind.

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