Film Events in Tel Aviv

Film festivals, special screenings and meetings with filmmakers in Tel Aviv and Jaffa.

The Spot at Tel Aviv Port lines up stand-up, movies and flea markets

Stand-up, two movie nights, a games night, spoken word and two secondhand markets at The Spot in Tel Aviv Port this November. Most events are free.

Utopia Opens Its Season With a Halloween Film Night in Tel Aviv

A screening of the horror film Obsession, a discussion about monsters and a live podcast recording come to Cafe Mitzpor on October 31. The evening starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost NIS 60.

Esther Ofarim Film, Director Talk and Tribute Concert at Enav

Enav hosts “Esther” on November 9, followed by a conversation with director Shaked Goren and a musical tribute with Tom Cohen and Yonatan Keret. Tickets cost NIS 50.

KATZE 26 Brings Films and Daniel Zamir’s Trio to Beit Tami

KATZE 26 runs at Beit Tami on November 16-21. Its opening night pairs the documentary “Sabbath in Paradise” with Daniel Zamir’s trio performing music by John Zorn.

Tokyo Godfathers Screens at Liebling Haus with a DJ Set and Talk

Liebling Haus hosts an evening of Japanese cinema and architecture on October 25, with a DJ set, a talk and a screening of Tokyo Godfathers. Tickets cost NIS 65.

Spanish Comedy Votemos Comes to Tel Aviv Cinematheque

Votemos opens at Tel Aviv Cinematheque on October 8. The Spanish residents' meeting comedy tackles mental health stigma, while an Israeli stage adaptation is playing at the Cameri Theatre.

Bruce Lee, Ophir Finalists and Moshe Mizrahi at Tel Aviv Cinematheque

Tel Aviv Cinematheque's September program spans architecture on film, Ophir Award previews, a Moshe Mizrahi retrospective, Israeli documentaries and Hong Kong martial arts classics.

Cinema HaPisga in September: Two Free Films at HaPisga Garden

HaPisga Garden in Jaffa will host two free screenings in September 2026: "The Nice Guys" on September 2 and "Romeo + Juliet" on September 9. Both will begin at 21:00.

“Jaffa Pictures 2” Preview Screening at Anis Center in Jaffa

"Jaffa Pictures 2" will be screened at Anis Center in Jaffa on Saturday evening, August 22, at 21:00. The screening will be followed by a conversation with director Erik Lubetzki. Regular tickets cost NIS 40, or NIS 20 for DigiTel members.

Movies at Bialik Square: Two Free Screenings in August

Bialik Square will host two free screenings on August 12 and 19 with advance registration. The Hebrew-dubbed "Ella Enchanted" and the documentary "Fire of Love" will be shown.

Summer Cinema at Begin Park: Two Free Family Screenings

Menachem Begin Park will host two free Hebrew-dubbed screenings in August: "Lilo & Stitch" and "Super Charlie." Both will begin at 20:00, on August 11 and 25, 2026.

Pisga Cinema in Jaffa Will Screen "Pulp Fiction" for Free on Wednesday Evening

Pisga Cinema takes place at Gan HaPisga in Old Jaffa, at 8 Mifratz Shlomo Street. The next screening in the July program is "Pulp Fiction," on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 21:00, with free admission.

Road Movies, "Summer Stories" and Israeli Documentaries: August at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque

The Tel Aviv Cinematheque is presenting five special programs in August, from road movies and summer classics to tributes to John Cassavetes and Xavier Dolan and a selection of Israeli documentaries.

Summer Cinema at HaTachana Park: Five Free Movies Through the End of August

Every Tuesday at 20:00, HaTachana Park will screen a well-known movie with free admission. The remaining lineup includes "Dirty Dancing," "Home Alone," "Ghostbusters," "The NeverEnding Story" and "School of Rock."

Gili Porat Appointed Artistic Director of TLVFest

Content professional and producer Gili Porat will lead the International LGBTQ+ Film Festival at Tel Aviv Cinematheque. She enters the role after two decades under the leadership of festival founder Yair Hochner.

Literature and Film Series Coming to Tel Aviv Cinematheque in June

Tel Aviv Cinematheque will hold a special series for Book and Reading Month from June 7 to 21, 2026. The program includes preview screenings, adaptations of Gothic literature, a tribute to Meir Shalev and documentaries about Russian creators.

Shavuot Night Study at Tel Aviv Cinematheque: Five Screenings and a Lecture

Tel Aviv Cinematheque will hold a Shavuot night study event on May 21, devoted this year to the theme of revelation in cinema. The program includes five screenings and a lecture by Ofer Liebergall.

Cinema Italia Festival Returns to Tel Aviv Cinematheque

The 13th Cinema Italia film festival will take place at Tel Aviv Cinematheque from May 18 to 27, 2026. It will feature preview screenings of seven new Italian films from the past year, alongside a special tribute to Michelangelo Antonioni, one of the central figures in modern cinema history. The festival is artistically directed by Ronny Fellus and produced by Adamas, Italy-Israel, in cooperation with the Italian Cultural Institutes in Tel […]

Outside the Consensus – Screenings and Talks on Art and Activism at Levontin

The Albi Foundation and comme il faut present a documentary series about compelling activist artists. Each screening will be followed by an intimate conversation with the filmmakers and people featured on screen.

Tel Aviv Cinematheque Pays Tribute to Rami Heuberger

The Tel Aviv Cinematheque is holding a film tribute in memory of the late Rami Heuberger, with special screenings of films he appeared in and films he particularly loved.

Solidarity Festival 2025: Cinema That Looks Reality in the Eye, Tel Aviv Cinematheque

Ten days of compelling Israeli and international cinema about human rights, struggles for freedom, democracy, social justice and the right of independent film to exist.

Tel Aviv Cinematheque Opens 2026/27 Course Season After the Holidays

The new season will include series on cinema, love, music, history, philosophy and current affairs, featuring Yael Doron, Itai Anghel, Lena Rusovsky, Gil Shohat, Iri Rikin and others. Series prices range from NIS 380 to 500.

Happy Hanukkah in Tel Aviv: International Children’s Film Festival at the Cinematheque

A Hanukkah celebration that takes children into the heart of filmmaking, with stories from around the world and behind-the-scenes encounters. Five days in which every child can feel part of the film.