Yuval Raphael, Eurovision 2025 runner-up and winner of the public vote, will hold her debut concert on October 9th in Tel Aviv. Tickets available from 169 NIS.
Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2025, who stirred Europe with “New Day Will Rise” – one of the most talked-about performances of the contest – will hold her debut concert on October 9th. The performance will take place at the Tel Aviv Amphitheater in Yarkon Park, one of Israel’s largest and most iconic venues. The concert will showcase Raphael’s most beloved songs in renewed arrangements, accompanied by special guests and emotional surprises designed to captivate the audience.
At this special event, Raphael will perform the Eurovision hit that won over millions, alongside unforgettable renditions of songs from “HaKokhav HaBa”, such as “Desert Bird”, as well as famous international hits.
Ticket sales for the highly anticipated show opened today, with standard tickets priced at 169 NIS. Demand is expected to be exceptionally high, reflecting Raphael’s immense popularity that has surged during the three months since her unforgettable performance in Basel.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this”: Raphael’s Personal Announcement
Raphael chose to break the news in a personal Instagram post, in which she expressed heartfelt gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support ever since her first appearance on “The Next Star for Eurovision” and through the Eurovision final itself:
“I can’t believe I’m saying this – my first show is happening! Three months after Eurovision, and I’ve got crazy surprises waiting for you. This is my moment to say thank you for all the love – and you’ll be the very first audience of my debut concert”.
הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם
From Survival Story to Global Spotlight
Raphael’s personal journey has deeply moved both Israel and the world. At 24, from Ra’anana but also raised in Geneva, Switzerland, she survived the Nova music festival massacre on October 7th by fleeing into the so-called “death shelter” during the Hamas attack, where many others were brutally killed. Raphael managed to survive by showing courage and pretending to be dead.
Since then, she has become a powerful voice in Israeli public diplomacy, delivering speeches to international leaders and addressing official forums, including the UN Human Rights Council. In a remarkably short time, she has evolved into a prominent cultural and social figure, combining her haunting personal testimony with a rapidly rising international music career.
From “HaKokhav HaBa” to Eurovision 2025 – and Beyond
Before joining “HaKokhav HaBa”, Raphael had no professional background as a singer. The show transformed her life. Her performances went viral, conquered social media, and drew widespread praise from both viewers and judges.
In the show’s finale, she was unanimously chosen to represent Israel. At Eurovision 2025 in Basel, she captured Europe’s heart: Raphael won second place overall and first place in the audience vote – an extraordinary achievement positioning her as an emerging international star.
Israel at Eurovision 2025
“New Day Will Rise” is the song performed by Yuval Raphael, who was chosen to represent Israel after winning the 11th season of “HaKokhav HaBa”. Israel advanced to the final after winning the second semi-final with 203 points and finished second overall with 357 points in the grand final. Israel ranked first in the public vote but only 14th with the jury. This marks the third consecutive year that Israel has reached the top five – an unprecedented achievement.
Eurovision 2025: This was Israel’s 47th participation in Eurovision. Israel joined the contest in 1973 and has won four times. Its most recent victory was at Eurovision 2018 with the song “Toy,” performed by singer Netta Barzilai.
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Maor Heumann has been writing about the Eurovision Song Contest and following it for over three decades. He has attended five contests and has found something to appreciate in almost every possible musical genre — from the sugary pop entries that finish last in the semi-finals to the quirky avant-garde pieces that even the competition’s juries struggled to connect with. He usually prefers original languages and songs with depth over Swedish-produced English clones — though he doesn’t promise to stick to that rule.
He grew up on the kibbutz of Sara’le Sharon, who instilled in him a love for music and created his first connection to the contest back in 1993 — before most of the current editorial team was even born.
