This summer, Israel will be host to concerts by a series of world-renowned entertainers, many making their first visits to Israel on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
On June 17, Chris Cornell, former lead singer of the seminal 90s grunge rock band Soundgarden, will play a solo show at HaYarkon Park in Tel Aviv for the first time. And in another throwback to the alternative 90s, Dinosaur Jr. will rock Tel Aviv's Zappa Club on June 9 and 10, the last stop on a European tour.
The legendary rock band, Blondie, led by Deborah Harry, will kick off the European leg of its 30th anniversary tour with a July 3rd concert at Raanana Park Amphitheater, outside of Tel Aviv.
On July 29, new wave rocker Morrissey takes "The Morrissey Greatest Hits Tour" to the Heatwave Festival at HaYarkon Park in Tel Aviv, making his first-ever stop in Israel after years of rumored planned concerts there. In an online video announcement of the gig, the former lead singer of The Smiths even appeared with the word "Israel" tattooed in Hebrew on his forearm.
On July 31, pop star Bjork will bring her 10-woman Icelandic band to a Tel Aviv venue yet to be announced. The performance will mark Bjork's first trip to Israel in nearly 12 years.
And in a nod to Israel's 60th anniversary, three 60s-era pop bands -- Herman's Hermits, Marmalade and The Animals -- will perform together on June 9 at the Afula Amphitheater.
Tickets to all events can be purchased by calling Castel Tickets at 011-972-3-604-5000.
