Theater in Israel is a major element of the art and culture scene in Israeli society. From Broadway musicals to Shakespeare productions and everything in between, theater in Israel is relevant, creative and appreciated. With both local and international productions and performances on both small and intimate stages to large-scale theatres, shows in Israel are performed in Hebrew, English and many other languages. Israel often hosts international theatre troupes and Broadway shows but also has many local theater groups and shows. Theater in Israel is also a family-friendly event with many children’s shows and performances throughout the country, that create fun for the whole family. Here are some events, happenings and information about theater in Israel.
Theater in Israel
Theater in Israel
Akko Festival in Akko, Israel: October 1-4, 2023
The Akko Festival takes place every year in Akko on Israel’s northern coastline. In 2023, the festival will take place between October 1-4 and will be held at the Fringe Theater Festival, sitting among the Crusader ruins and beachfront promenades of Akko’s Old City. This event tends to fall out during the Jewish festival of... Read More
Moonlight Cinema Festival in Jerusalem, Israel.
If you’re a movie buff visiting Israel this summer, you can’t miss the Jerusalem Moonlight Cinema Festival. Marvel at the sites of Jerusalem and watch a classic movie at the same time! During a week in the summer, movies are screened all over the city, ranging from classics to animation – fun for the whole... Read More
The 32nd Jerusalem Puppet Festival in Jerusalem, Israel. August 13-17, 2023.
The 32nd annual Jerusalem Puppet Festival, (also known as the Train Festival), will be held in Jerusalem, Israel this Sunday, August 13, 2023 – Thursday, August 17, 2023. This exciting event showcases performances by local and international actors and artists. You can enjoy evening preformences for adult audiences or performances made especially for children and... Read More
The Jaffa International Theatre Festival in Jaffa, Israel. June 13-30, 2019
The Jaffa International Theatre Festival will take place in Jaffa, Israel from June 13-30, 2019. Happening in theatre institutions throughout the city, Jaffa Fest 2019 serves to foster the ties between Jaffa’s cultural institutions and showcase groundbreaking and challenging theatrical works to an Israeli and international audience. Throughout the festival, various events will be held... Read More
The Wandering Israeli – Performances in Tel Aviv, Israel.
The Wandering Israeli will have several performances in 2020 (list of performance dates below). A unique mixture of theater, live music, comedy, and storytelling, The Wandering Israeli tells a true story of an Israeli adventure. The show has received critical acclaim with over 600 performances across the country and has even been invited to perform... Read More
Chicago The Musical in Tel Aviv, Israel. March 7-16, 2019
Chicago The Musical is coming to Tel Aviv, Israel from March 7-16, 2019. Offering several shows per day including matinee and evening performances the acclaimed musical which is an icon of New York Broadway will bring “All that Jazz” to Israel. All Chicago shows will take place at Heichal Hatarbut in Tel Aviv with performances... Read More
MAMMA MIA in Tel Aviv, Israel. August 20-September 5, 2015
MAMMA MIA, the world’s most successful musical, will return to Tel Aviv for a series of performances in August and September, 2015. MAMMA MIA premiered in London in 1999, a comedy musical featuring the smash hits of Abba. Since then, the musical has had a continued run in London’s West End, and New York’s Broadway,... Read More
Romeo and Juliet in Tel Aviv, Israel. February 12-21, 2015
Romeo and Juliet, one of the most iconic works of Shakespeare, is heading to Tel Aviv for a series of performances in February 2015. The Gerard Presgurvic adaption, a musical which has toured the world and been seen by over five million people in 17 countries, will perform at Tel Aviv’s Gesher Theater between February 12-21, 2015. Read More
Rock the Ballet in Tel Aviv, Israel. February 4-7, 2015
Internationally acclaimed dance show, Rock the Ballet is heading to make its Israeli debut in Tel Aviv in February 2015. Originating from New York, Rock the Ballet stars Rasta Thomas’s ‘Bad Boys of Dance’, and is a gripping show featuring a fusion of classical ballet techniques with exciting musical theater, hip hop, tap, and acrobatics, with an animated and... Read More
Cirque Eloize Cirkopolis in Tel Aviv, Israel. October 20-25, 2014
Canadian circus, Cirque Eloize, are heading to Tel Aviv in October 2014 to perform their globally acclaimed show, Cirkolopis. Cirkopolis features twelve breathtaking acts performing with the support of creative and innovative music and video, against a backdrop of the urban factory. Britain’s “The Stage” magazine, described Cirkopolis as “suspenseful, dramatic, gorgeous, mesmerizing, just a... Read More
Cats the Musical in Tel Aviv, Israel. November 2014
Cats the world famous musical is heading to Tel Aviv for the first time in November 2014. Having toured the world, performing in front of over 50 million people in 26 countries, and being one of the longest running shows on both Broadway and in London’s West End, the show heads to Israel for the first time.... Read More