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Classical music is the capital's strong suit. Artists in other musical genres pass through from time to time, but Jerusalem is seldom their main focus. For English-language schedules of performances and other cultural events, consult the Friday weekend section of the Jerusalem Post and its insert "In Jerusalem," Friday's "The Guide" of Haaretz's English edition, Time Out Jerusalem, and the free weekly and monthly booklets available at hotels and information bureaus. Ticket prices typically range from NIS 75 to NIS 350, depending on venue size and artist.
The 600-seat YMCA Concert Hall is the main venue for the much-acclaimed Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival, held over 10 days each year in late August or early September. Tickets for single concerts are NIS 170.
This festival paying homage to the Arabic lute presents a range of ethnic music from Turkey, Iraq, India, Egypt, Palestine, and a host of other cultures, often including Israeli rock. Performances are held at various concert halls around town in November and also include literature and poetry readings.
