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Rishon LeZion Festival Draws More Than 100,000 Visitors in First Three Days

Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of an aerial view of Rishon LeZion, with residential neighborhoods, intersecting roads and green fields, based on a January 2026 archival photograph; contextual city view, not the September festival, its audience or performers.

Rishon LeZion’s festival drew more than 100,000 visitors during its first three days, according to an attendance tally published Wednesday. The opening concert was a sold-out tribute to singer Yardena Arazi for her 75th birthday, with Mayor Raz Kinstlich presenting her with a birthday cake. Shlomi Shabbat and Pablo Rosenberg performed in the city-hall square, while Amir Benayoun hosted Nissim Saroussi at the cultural hall. The program also included Harel Skaat hosting Gali Atari and outdoor performances by Moshik Afia, Noam Bettan and Margol.

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