Tel Aviv Theater, Dance & Stand-up

Theater, dance and stand-up comedy in Tel Aviv-Jaffa: premieres, new productions and shows.

Israeli Ballet brings its ‘Carmen’ to the Israeli Opera in February

The Israeli Ballet will perform Konstantin Uralsky's 'Carmen' with a 32-piece orchestra at the Israeli Opera on February 19 and 20, 2027.

Lirit Balaban brings her stand-up show to Ozen Bar

Lirit Balaban performs her stand-up show "Bdikat Chomarim" at Ozen Bar in Tel Aviv on December 30. Ages 18 and up, tickets from NIS 75.

Bialik Square evening turns residents’ war stories into theater

On November 18, the Ruth Kanner Theatre Group will stage Tel Avivians' stories from the wars with Iran, and audience members can share their own. Free.

Tel Aviv opens its theater awards to municipal theaters from other cities

The city council voted to let municipal theaters from other Israeli cities compete for the Tel Aviv-Yafo Theater Awards. The next ceremony is April 19, 2027.

Comedian Edan Alterman to perform at Ozen Bar on November 19

Comedian and actor Edan Alterman will perform at Ozen Bar on King George Street in Tel Aviv on November 19 at 8:30 p.m.

Comedian Mor Chen to perform at Ozen Live on November 17

Stand-up comic Mor Chen will perform at Ozen Live on King George Street in Tel Aviv on November 17 at 9 p.m. Tickets start at NIS 120.

Habima stages Gevatron tribute to Jezreel Valley songs

The Gevatron, Hanan Yovel, Sarale Sharon and Moshe Datz join Habima actors in a show built around classic Hebrew songs from the Jezreel Valley.

Neta Shpigelman’s play about her father to run at Tmuna Theater

Bat Shel Aba, Neta Shpigelman's personal show about her journalist father, plays at Tmuna Theater on November 10 and December 15.

Cameri Theater to stage a musical version of Anat Gov’s ‘Best Friends’

A musical adaptation of Anat Gov's award-winning play about three lifelong friends runs at the Cameri Theater January 28-31, 2027.

Community theater festival returns to the Cameri in November

The Theatrical Autumn festival, now in its 36th year, stages 11 productions by Tel Aviv community theater groups at the Cameri on November 16-19.

Five Staged Readings in Tel Aviv Bars, at NIS 20 Each

Plays by Yona Wallach, Yosef Mundi, Anton Chekhov, Yonatan Levy and Eugene Ionesco come to five Tel Aviv bars and clubs. Readings run November 4-December 29, with tickets at NIS 20 each.

Tzipi Pines to Receive Lifetime Award at Tel Aviv’s 2026 Rosenblum Prizes

The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality will present the 2026 Rosenblum Prizes for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, November 10, at the Enav Cultural Center. Tzipi Pines will receive the lifetime achievement award, and winners also include Orly Portal, Yonatan Levy and HaMeshulash Theater.

A Dance Western in English: “History Was Written by the Losers”

David Kern, Tamar Lamm and Tilman O'Donnell mix dance, song and invented history at Bikurei HaItim. Three English-language performances take place November 13-14, with regular tickets at NIS 70.

FEX Brings Family Flamenco and a Spanish-Israeli Concert to Mandel

Mandel Cultural Center hosts FEX on November 7, with activities for ages 4 and up and an evening concert. DigiTel discounts start at NIS 10 for the workshop.

María Juncal Brings Una Mirada to Tel Aviv on November 4

The Spanish flamenco dancer makes Una Mirada's Israeli premiere at Arison Hall, joined by four musicians and guest dancer Carmel Natan.

October at Suzanne Dellal: Premieres and Israeli Dance

The 1|2|3 Program, Solidarity, PATROL, Kakha and a Remangar premiere make up Suzanne Dellal's October dance calendar.

Six New Duets Premiere at Suzanne Dellal in the 1|2|3 Program

Six choreographers will premiere new duet works at Suzanne Dellal on October 8. Performances begin at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., with tickets priced from NIS 65 to 90.

Jaffa Fest Returns to Gesher Theatre With a Dmitry Krymov Premiere

Jaffa Fest opens September 15 with Dmitry Krymov's Bloody Mary, tributes to three directors, pop-up theatre, live music and talks at Gesher Theatre.

Adi Boutrous and Stav Struzh Boutrous Bring Two Works to Tel Aviv

Portraits of a Fall and Altar for the Beast will be staged in Tel Aviv on September 23 and 24, exploring bodies, power, trust and the natural world.

HaSimta Theatre’s September Lineup: Five Plays and Five Jazz Nights

HaSimta Theatre will present five plays and five jazz nights at the Goren Goldstein Community Center in September, including a Stevie Wonder tribute, Chefetz Lev, Hot Bagel and more.

Free Opera for Children: “The Ugly Duckling” at Arlozorov 97

The interactive opera "The Ugly Duckling" will take place on Thursday, August 27, at Arlozorov 97. Admission is free with advance registration, and the performance is intended for ages 5-8.

Yalduta 2026 at Enav Center: Children’s Shows at the End of August

The Yalduta Festival will take place at Enav Center from August 28-30, 2026, with History for Kids Live, The Little Mole and The Microphone Is a Magic Wand. Tickets cost NIS 65-75.

“Engagement Party” by Hillel Mittelpunkt at Beit Lessin Theater

A family gathers at a guesthouse in northern Israel to celebrate an engagement against the backdrop of a complex Israeli reality, but secrets, lies and a bribery offer turn the gathering into a tense family thriller.

“August Hatzaga” at the Eric Einstein Community Center: Three Days of Children’s Theater

From Monday, August 17, through Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Eric Einstein Community Center will host a children's theater celebration for ages 3-9. A DigiTel ticket for a show and activities in the plaza costs NIS 50 instead of NIS 67.

Aharon Shabtai and “Rhinoceros” Among Winners of Tel Aviv Theatre Awards

The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality held its municipal theatre awards ceremony for the first time. Aharon Shabtai received a Lifetime Achievement Award, Beit Lessin's "Rhinoceros" was named Production of the Year and Dvir Benedek won for "The Whale."

“Tziporim Kulam” Comes to Beit Lessin Theatre for Only 50 Performances

Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play "Tziporim Kulam" will be staged at Beit Lessin Theatre for only 50 performances. The drama explores love, identity and family secrets through a relationship between a Jewish student of German origin and an Arab student.

“Behind You”: New Orto-Da Production Comes to Totzeret Bayit in Tel Aviv

The wordless visual performance will be staged on July 21 at 19:00 and 21:00, and on August 5 at 21:00, at the Totzeret Bayit Center, 3 Shvil HaMeretz, Tel Aviv.

“Forever Tango”: Argentine Tango Show Comes to the Tel Aviv Opera House in December

Luis Bravo's Argentine tango show "Forever Tango" will come to the Tel Aviv Opera House beginning December 17, 2026, with 14 dancers and a live orchestra of 11 musicians. The production, described as "the best musical in the world," was nominated for a Tony Award on Broadway.

Dance Inside the Ram Karmi Exhibition: 3|2|1 Comes to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Dancers from the Suzanne Dellal Centre's 3|2|1 platform will present "Expansion Seam" at the Eyal Ofer Pavilion of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art from July 5 to 7, 2026.

Tel Aviv Dance Festival 2026: 12 Premieres and Free Open Rehearsals at Suzanne Dellal

The Tel Aviv Dance Festival will take place at the Suzanne Dellal Centre from July 29 to August 5, 2026, with dozens of performances, 12 Israeli premieres and free open rehearsals in the center's plaza.

“Cinderella – Ballet on Ice” Comes to the Tel Aviv Opera House from September 3

The Imperial Ice Stars' "Cinderella - Ballet on Ice" will be presented at the Tel Aviv Opera House beginning September 3. The production features 24 world-champion skaters, a real ice stage, aerial acrobatics and elaborate scenery, with choreography by Tony Mercer.

Children’s Summer Festival Returns to Suzanne Dellal with Six Premieres and Free Performances

The Children's Summer Festival will take place at the Suzanne Dellal Centre in Tel Aviv from July 15 to 18, 2026. The program includes six premieres, dance, theater, music, circus, family workshops and free events in the plaza.

Two DigiTel Deals at Habima: Tickets for NIS 75-85

DigiTel is offering discounted tickets to two productions at Habima Theatre, subject to advance purchase and remaining availability.

1949, New York, Three Women and One Major Secret: “Enemies, A Love Story” Comes to Beit Lessin

Isaac Bashevis Singer's powerful novel "Enemies, A Love Story" arrives at Beit Lessin in a new stage adaptation. A Holocaust survivor becomes caught in an unexpected romantic triangle in postwar New York.

May at Suzanne Dellal: Renovations Begin, but the Dancing Continues

The Suzanne Dellal Centre begins renovating its main hall while presenting a packed May program of premieres and performances across the city, from energetic flamenco to a Saturday-morning acrobatics show for children.

From “Zot Vezoti” to Beit Lessin – New Comedy “Hananel and Maccabit” Comes to the Stage

A wild relationship drama unfolds in a girls' ulpana staff room: a counselor and caretaker who have separated must keep working together, while their new relationships drive everyone around them mad.

Suzanne Dellal Returns to Full Activity – and Gets Us Out of the House!

The Suzanne Dellal Centre returns to full activity in April 2026 with a varied program featuring dance works that engage with current reality, intimate studio performances and an interactive origami show for children.

Good News from Beit Lessin: The Theater Is Reopening

Beit Lessin Theatre will reopen in mid-April. Activity will resume with the premiere of “Glass Wall” and the successful musical “West Side Story.” Here are the details.

The Train Theater Opens a Packed New Year with Shows in Tel Aviv and Mazkeret Batya

The Train Theater is beginning the year with a full lineup of shows and stories. Tel Aviv audiences can see “Wise Men at Night - A Chelm Tale” at the Tel Aviv Museum. Here are the details.

Shishi Be’Ora Returns to Suzanne Dellal: Israeli Classics in an Intimate Studio Format

The Shishi Be’Ora performance series and artist residency program return to the Suzanne Dellal Centre in a new edition. Four classic dance works created between 1990 and 2015 will be restaged in a stripped-back, intimate studio format, offering a fresh look at the movement, music and stage language that shaped Israeli choreography.

Jealousy, Genius and Conflict: “Amadeus” at Beit Lessin

Peter Shaffer’s play receives a wild, colorful new production starring Lior Ashkenazi and Tal Grushka.