The 6 Best Cinemas & Movie Theaters in Tel Aviv (2026)

Updated August 2026 · 6 picks

The best cinemas in Tel Aviv in 2026 are the Tel Aviv Cinematheque for arthouse and festivals, Lev Cinema at Dizengoff Center for foreign-language releases, and Cinema City Glilot for the big-screen blockbusters. Almost everything screens in its original language with Hebrew subtitles, so English-language films need no translation at all. Six worth knowing, below.

1. Tel Aviv Cinematheque — Shprintzak Street, near Habima

The city's arthouse institution — retrospectives, world cinema and the festival home.

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest for Solo · Couples

The Cinematheque is where Tel Aviv goes for the films the multiplexes will not show: restorations, retrospectives, documentaries, world cinema and the country's major film festivals, DocAviv among them.

It has several screens, a cafe that functions as a meeting point in its own right, and a programme that rewards checking every week rather than every month.

It is also the most reliable place in the city to see Israeli films with English subtitles, which makes it genuinely useful for visitors and not just for locals.

Good to know: Membership pays for itself in about four visits and gets you into the festival screenings that sell out.

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2. Lev Cinema, Dizengoff Center — Dizengoff Center

The arthouse chain's flagship, right in the middle of the city.

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Solo

Lev is the Israeli chain that handles the space between the Cinematheque and the multiplexes — European and independent releases, awards-season films, and the foreign-language titles that get a real run rather than a single screening.

The Dizengoff Center branch is the most central, which makes it the easy option if you are staying anywhere near Rothschild or the Carmel Market.

Screens are comfortable rather than spectacular. Come for the programme, not the technology.

Good to know: Dizengoff Center is a maze — follow the signs from the Dizengoff Street entrance rather than trying to navigate by memory.

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3. Cinema City Glilot — Glilot, just north of the city

The big multiplex — IMAX, premium screens and every blockbuster on opening night.

₪₪₪ UpmarketBest for Families · Groups

Cinema City at Glilot, a short drive or bus ride north of Tel Aviv, is the largest cinema complex serving the city and the place to see anything that benefits from a very big screen and a very loud sound system.

It carries the premium formats, has a food court attached and runs late screenings, which the more central cinemas often do not.

It is not in Tel Aviv proper, and that is the trade-off: better screens, twenty minutes of travel.

Good to know: Parking is free and plentiful, which for once makes driving the sensible option.

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4. Rav-Chen Dizengoff — Dizengoff Square area

The straightforward central multiplex — no frills, walkable from most of the city.

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Couples

Rav-Chen is the workhorse: mainstream releases, several screens, a central location and none of the trek involved in getting to Glilot.

It is not the newest cinema in the country and it does not pretend to be. What it offers is the current blockbuster, at a normal price, ten minutes from wherever you are staying.

For a wet winter afternoon or a spontaneous evening, it is the practical choice.

Good to know: Weekday afternoon screenings are often close to empty — the best time to go if you dislike crowds.

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5. Lev Cinema, Ramat Aviv — Ramat Aviv Mall, north Tel Aviv

The quieter Lev — same programme, north-side calm, easy parking.

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Families

The Ramat Aviv branch of Lev runs much the same arthouse and independent programme as Dizengoff Center but in a calmer mall in the north of the city.

It suits anyone staying in the Port or Ramat Aviv end of Tel Aviv, or anyone who would rather not deal with Dizengoff Center on a Saturday night.

Screens and seats are in good condition and the crowd skews older and quieter.

Good to know: Easy to combine with the Eretz Israel Museum or the Tel Aviv University campus, both a short walk away.

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6. Yes Planet Rishon LeZion — Rishon LeZion, south of Tel Aviv

The biggest screens in the Tel Aviv area, worth the drive for the right film.

₪₪₪ UpmarketBest for Groups · Families

Yes Planet in Rishon LeZion is a short drive south of Tel Aviv and holds the largest and most technically capable screens serving the metropolitan area.

For an event film — the kind you want in the largest possible format — it is the reason people leave the city to see a movie.

For anything else, one of the central options above will save you forty minutes.

Good to know: Only worth the trip for the premium formats — book those specifically rather than a standard screen.

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Frequently asked questions

Are films in Tel Aviv shown in English?

English-language films screen in English with Hebrew subtitles — they are not dubbed. The only regular exception is children's animation, which usually runs in both a dubbed Hebrew version and an original-language one; check which screening you are booking. Non-English foreign films carry Hebrew subtitles only, so they can be hard going without Hebrew.

Are Tel Aviv cinemas open on Shabbat?

Yes. Unlike Jerusalem, Tel Aviv cinemas run a full schedule on Friday night and Saturday, and Saturday afternoon is one of the busiest slots of the week. Book ahead for a Saturday evening screening.

How much is a cinema ticket in Tel Aviv?

Roughly ₪45–₪55 for a standard ticket, more for IMAX, 4DX or premium seating at the multiplexes. The Cinematheque is a little cheaper and sells a membership that pays for itself quickly if you go more than a few times.

Where can I watch Israeli films with English subtitles?

The Tel Aviv Cinematheque is the main place — it programmes Israeli cinema regularly and frequently screens with English subtitles, particularly during festivals such as DocAviv. Outside festival season, check the listing for each individual screening rather than assuming.

Do I need to book in advance?

For a Saturday night blockbuster or a festival screening, yes. For a weekday afternoon at any of these, walking up is fine. All the chains sell online and the Cinematheque takes bookings through its own site.

Is there anywhere to watch films outdoors in Tel Aviv?

In summer, yes — pop-up open-air screenings run at the port, in parks and on hotel rooftops, usually free or cheap and announced only a week or two ahead. They are seasonal rather than fixed venues, so check the city's events listings when you arrive.

1. Tel Aviv Cinematheque — Shprintzak Street, near Habima

2. Lev Cinema, Dizengoff Center — Dizengoff Center

3. Cinema City Glilot — Glilot, just north of the city

4. Rav-Chen Dizengoff — Dizengoff Square area

5. Lev Cinema, Ramat Aviv — Ramat Aviv Mall, north Tel Aviv

6. Yes Planet Rishon LeZion — Rishon LeZion, south of Tel Aviv

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