The Jerusalem Post, by Esther Davis: Israel is set to host the Middle East’s largest ever LGBT festival at the Dead Sea in June 2026.
The new festival, Pride Land, intends to transform the middle of the Judean Desert into a colorful pride city from June 1 to June 4.
The event intends to create an experience broader than parties or performances, instead aiming for a space that is alive 24 hours a day, with 15 hotels, beach complexes, parties, and a central performance arena all operating around the clock.
Alongside the nightlife, Pride Land will have cultural and art complexes, relaxation and scenic areas, and family-friendly areas with children’s activities, family-friendly workshops, and customized events.
The organizers hope to create a multigenerational “Pride City,” not just a party celebrating pride. “This is not just another festival, it’s the biggest thing we’ve done here,” explained Aaron Cohen, main producer and initiator of the festival.
“We chose to grow,” Cohen added. “To take an investment of millions, purchase entire hotels for 4 days, and build a city from scratch in the middle of the desert. It’s an experience that lives 24/7, from quiet visits to nights of pride, with a living envelope of music and people.”
This is not just a pride event; it also aims to highlight the Dead Sea region as a permanent destination for LGBT tourists, emphasizing that Pride in Israel extends beyond the key hub of Tel Aviv.
Artists within the community
Pride Land’s main stage will host Harel Skaat, Dana International, Ran Danker, Shahar Tabuch, and Ivri Lider, alongside DJs from the Israeli LGBT community.
“Pride Land does not come to replace Tel Aviv’s traditional Pride Parade, but rather to add to the community an event that is tailored to its development and is crafted from within the community with the community’s people,” explained Jonathan Gadol, CEO of X Production.
The event comes at a challenging time for Israel on the international stage, with tourism affected by the country’s security situation.
The organizers aim to present a message of openness, acceptance, and community.
Ticket and package sales are expected to open soon and will include hotel accommodations in the area, daily admission, and premium packages.
Prophetic Link:
“Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.” Luke 17:28-30.
Comments
William Stroud
Saturday May 9th, 2026 at 12:10 AMThe Dead Sea is surely an appropriate venue for a “Pride” event. How about a little humility instead of pride. A 4 day festival of degeneracy in the holy land. Surely Jesus is coming soon. We have little time to waste. We need to share His truth with everyone who will listen.
William Stroud
Friday May 15th, 2026 at 11:35 PMI have much less a problem with the LGB’s than I do the TQ’s. LGB is a lifestyle choice that goes against nature, and that’s bad enough, but the rest of the letters involve beliefs that go against not only nature but science and reality. The belief that one can change gender involves delusional, irrational beliefs and that is even more detrimental to our society than an unnatural lifestyle. It adds to the long list of evidence that points to Jesus’ imminent return and we need to share His truth with all who will listen ASAP. Time is short.