You got a guy for tickets

Chava Alberstein Tickets

Follow Chava Alberstein tour dates and be first in line when new tickets drop - all backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.

100% Buyer Guarantee Secure checkout (312) 644-6446

On the schedule

Chava Alberstein Tour Dates & Tickets

Loading current ticket availability

Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Chava Alberstein (born Ewa Alberstein, December 8, 1946) is a seminal Israeli singer and composer whose work bridges Hebrew song, Yiddish, folk, jazz, and occasional English. Born in Szczecin, Poland, she moved to Israel in 1950 and rose to prominence in the 1960s. With a career spanning more than six decades and over 60 albums, Alberstein has become a respected voice in Jewish and Israeli music, admired for her expressive singing and social conscience.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Her repertoire showcases a wide array of influences, from traditional Hebrew songs to contemporary arrangements, and she remains active on streaming platforms, preserving a rigorous touring schedule and ongoing creative output. Alberstein’s career includes notable recognition, retroactive discussions around controversial performances, and a lasting impact on the Israeli cultural landscape.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming shows for Chava Alberstein in 2025 include performances in Herzliya in February and in Jerusalem-area venues in September, with additional Israel dates in September. Her 2025 EP חמישה שירים (Five Songs) expands her discography with fresh interpretations of familiar themes. Follow her official channels for the latest tour updates, streaming releases, and live appearances.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Chava Alberstein

  • Born Ewa Alberstein on December 8, 1946 in Szczecin, Poland, she moved to Israel in 1950 and rose to prominence in the 1960s.
  • Her repertoire blends Hebrew song, Yiddish, folk, jazz, and occasional English, with a career spanning more than 60 albums.
  • Notable controversy: her 1989 anti-war Chad Gadya version was banned by state radio at the time but remained influential and is widely discussed in retrospectives.
  • In 2011 she received Lifetime Achievement awards from Israeli composers/publishers; she has also received Kinor David and Itzik Manger prizes and honorary doctorates (Tel Aviv University, Weizmann Institute, Brandeis).
  • In 2025 she released an EP titled חמישה שירים (Five Songs); 2025 tour activity included shows in Herzliya (Feb) and Jerusalem-area venues in September, with additional Israel dates in September 2025.
  • Her music has been documented in major reference sources (Wikipedia, Jewish Women's Archive) and she maintains active streaming presence (Apple Music, Bandcamp, iHeart).

The records

Chava Alberstein Discography

  • Ve'ech etslecha (And How's it going for you?)
    2013 · NMC
  • Baruch Haba (Welcome)
    2010 · NMC
  • Teva headam (Human Nature)
    2008
  • Shvil hachalav – Shirey Eres (Milky Way)
    2007 · NMC
  • Lemale
    2006 · NMC
  • Cocus (Coconut)
    2005 · NMC
  • Motzai Khag (End of the Holiday)
    2003 · NMC
  • Otiyot Zarot (Foreign Letters)
    2001 · Rounder Records
  • Tekhef Ashuv (Be Right Back)
    1999 · NMC
  • Crazy Flower
    1998 · Shanachie Records
  • The Well: Klezmatics with Chava Alberstein
    1998 · Xenophile Records
  • Chava Alberstein – Yiddish Songs
    1999 · EMI Hemisphere
  • Adaber Itcha (I Will Talk to You)
    1997 · NMC
  • Yonat ha'Ahava (The Dove of Love)
    1996 · NMC
  • London beHofaah (London Live)
    1995 · NMC
  • Margaritkalach
    1994
  • The Man I Love
    1992
  • Ahava Mealteret
    1991 · Gold
  • MiShirei Eretz Ahavati
    1990
  • London
    1989

The hits

Top Chava Alberstein Songs

  • Chad Gadya (Had Gadya)
    1989 · N/A

About the Artist

Chava Alberstein’s voice has become a thread through generations of listeners. From her early prominence in the 1960s to a modern presence, she has received Lifetime Achievement awards from Israeli composers/publishers (2011), as well as Kinor David and Itzik Manger prizes and honorary doctorates from Tel Aviv University, Weizmann Institute, and Brandeis. Her five-decade-plus catalog continues to influence Jewish, Israeli, and world music communities.

Discography Highlights

  • Classic recordings spanning Hebrew song collections, Yiddish pieces, and modern adaptations
  • Notable albums and EPs including recent releases such as חמישה שירים (Five Songs) in 2025
  • Influential live albums and collaborations with jazz and folk ensembles

Upcoming Tour Information

Chava Alberstein’s 2025 tour includes shows in Herzliya in February and multiple Jerusalem-area venues in September, with additional dates across Israel. Each performance is treated as a standalone event with intimate storytelling and powerful vocal delivery.

Pick your night

Browse Concert Tickets

100% GuaranteeSee refund conditions
Secure CheckoutEncrypted & protected
Invalid-Entry ProtectionVenue letter required
Since 199331+ years in Chicago