Must-see entertainment in Jerusalem

  • Cinematheque

    Jerusalem

    The Jerusalem Cinematheque, with its quality foreign films and mini festivals on diverse themes such as gay cinema and China on the silver screen, is a…

  • Zedekiah's Cave

    Jerusalem

    This could be the most unique and atmospheric performance venue in a city with no shortage of them. Top Israeli musicians and bands perform in this…

  • Yellow Submarine

    Jerusalem

    Does Middle Eastern dance music or Balkan pop sound like your jam? How about soft jazz, Jewish spiritual songs or stand-up comedy? An impressively diverse…

  • Jerusalem Theatre

    Jerusalem

    This large state-of-the-art complex with great acoustics includes a concert hall, cinema, theatres and a cafe. It is the place to catch a performance by…

  • Machol Shalem Dance House

    Jerusalem

    The city's sole performing-arts space focused on fostering experimental dance, as well as other performing artists.

  • Yabous Cultural Centre

    East Jerusalem

    Palestinians don't have many spaces to showcase their art in Jerusalem, and Yabous, along with other nearby galleries, is trying to change that. The…

  • Time Elevator

    Jerusalem

    Get jolted, sprinkled with water and blasted with sound effects on this cinematic journey through 3000 years of Jewish history. Chaim Topol – one-time…

  • HaMazkeka

    Jerusalem

    HaMazkeka bustles late into weekend nights with people gathering for a drink and enjoying the sounds and sights of the city’s emerging and independent…

  • Nocturno Live

    Jerusalem

    One of the city's more happening alternative arts venues, Nocturno's small stage sees a wide range of Israeli performers, from live music, stand-up comedy…

  • Hamiffal

    Jerusalem

    Hamiffal (meaning 'the factory') is perfect for travellers looking to experience Jerusalem’s alternative art and culture scene. Originally started by an…

  • Zappa

    Jerusalem

    Crafted out of a disused railway warehouse, Zappa has an industrial feel and an attractive bar backlit against weathered stone. It stages jazz, folk, rock…

  • Sultan's Pool

    Jerusalem

    One of the city's largest premier concert venues, hosting big-name Israeli and international performers, is situated in the open-air in this historic…

  • Al Ma'mal Foundation

    Jerusalem

    Jerusalem doesn't have many Palestinian cultural spaces left, but Al Ma’mal Art Foundation, a Palestinian art incubator, is one of the scene’s centres…

  • Khan Theatre

    Jerusalem

    Celebrating its 50th birthday during the 2017–18 season, the Khan continues to stage high-quality Israeli and Western classics, as well as original…

  • Al Quds Cinema

    East Jerusalem

    Shuttered for nearly 30 years (after the First Intifada), Al Quds Cinema reopened in 2015 and now East Jerusalem's only movie theatre. It screens…

  • Alliance House

    Jerusalem

    Housed in a former 19th-century school building at the edge of Mahane Yehuda, this vibrant space hosts art exhibitions, events and performances and is a…

  • Al Hoash Gallery

    East Jerusalem

    Up a staircase on Al Zahra St, this art gallery is one of several Palestinian spaces that's part of the growing Jerusalem Arts Network. There isn't a…

  • Teddy Kollek Stadium

    Jerusalem

    Named after Jerusalem's former mayor, the 31,700-seat Teddy Kollek Stadium is home to the Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem…

  • Birman

    Jerusalem

    Tiny, unpretentious jazz bar with nightly jams. Grab a seat in the loft space or an outdoor table and enjoy the people watching.

  • Bimot

    Jerusalem

    Book tickets for concerts, theatre and other events around Jerusalem through this service.

  • International Convention Center

    Jerusalem

    In between a packed calendar of trade fairs and events, the ICC hosts occasional performances by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (www.ipo.co.il).

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