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HALLOWEEN IN TEL AVIV 🎃

Start planning your costume – and check out our Guide for all the best Parties

Halloween is looking big again in Tel Aviv! The main event is next Saturday, October 31st, with next Thursday night serving as an important dress rehearsal. Some monster parties are already planned, so it’s time to get your costumes sorted and prepare for a spooky weekend. 👉 Check out our Halloween Guide and keep an eye on the Secret Tel Aviv App for all the latest parties and updates!

WHAT’S UP TONIGHT? 🤩

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Tonight is packed! For live music, Dudu Aharon brings his biggest hits to Menora Arena, Roni Kaspi plays at HaMeretz 2, Shye Ben Tzur mixes film, live music and electronic beats at Beit Radical, and Yehezkel Raz hosts a sound meditation at Cloud Space. For something more relaxed, catch Shaked Miller live at Bakery, Alex Fedotov DJing at Simu Lev, or Winefest x Teperberg at Loullie for sunset wine and music. For a big night out, Barby goes full 90s rave, Hangar 11 hosts a nostalgia trance party, and Decision Festival brings Asher Swissa and Rising Dust to Gagarin. And Halloween is already creeping in, with Drama Nights’ Pre-Halloween Party tonight and the Spooky Season Market at Variete tonight and tomorrow. 👉 Want the best events sent straight to your phone every day? Join our Secret Tel Aviv Daily Events WhatsApp Group (also in Hebrew and Russian).

TLVFEST 🏳️‍🌈

Tonight: Israel’s top LGBTQ+ Film Festival kicks off at Cinematheque

TLVFest celebrates its 21st edition with ten days of LGBTQ+ films from Israel and around the world, plus director Q&As, live performances and special events. This year also marks a new chapter for the festival, with a new artistic director after 20 years under its founder. Highlights include ‘Stop! That! Train!’ featuring RuPaul and ‘The Wrong Girls’ starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat 👉 Explore the full programme and find more unique events on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

IMAGINE FEST 🏜️

Tonight: Grab your tent and head to the desert for an amazing weekend!

It’s not too late to grab your tent and head to the Imagine Festival, which opens its gates this afternoon for 48 hours of psychedelic madness! One of Israel’s best-loved desert festivals returns to Shittim for its 22nd edition, transforming the desert into a colourful temporary village with non-stop music across four stages, circus performances, yoga workshops, and plenty of playa magic. 👉 Find more info and more amazing festivals on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

BROTHERS OF LIGHT 🎨

Tonight: Tel Aviv street art legends launch their debut book at HaTachana

From the walls to the pages! Jerusalem sibling duo Elna and Gab – also know as Brothers Of Light – have spent the last decade filling walls around the world with their colourful murals, mixing pop art, ancient symbols and their own distinctive style. Now they’re celebrating ten years of creating together with their first artist book, Are You Twins?, launching this weekend at Gallery 14 in Park HaTachana with a book signing. Thursday to Saturday. 👉 Find more info and more cool events on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

TEA TIME WITH NOA KIREL ☕️

Tomorrow: A special Noa Kirel & Jasmin Moallem concert at Hangar 11

The Tea Time Festival was born to honour the female soldiers who fell at Nahal Oz on October 7th. Every Friday evening, they had a beloved tradition of cooking together, singing and setting a beautiful table at their post, just 800 metres from Gaza. Tomorrow, Hangar 11 hosts special performances by Noa Kirel and Jasmin Moallem, food inspired by the soldiers’ favourite dishes and activities for the whole family. Two shows with one ticket, doors open at 12pm. 👉 Find more info and more community events on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

VOLVO V SOUNDS 🔥

Tomorrow: A free city-wide music crawl across Tel Aviv’s best venues

One of Tel Aviv’s coolest music festivals returns tomorrow for its eighth edition. V-Sounds takes over five of Tel Aviv’s favorite venues simultaneously – Teder, Abraxas, Phi, Kuli Alma and Abraham Hostel – with a lineup that includes Mark Eliyahu, Garden City Movement, Nadav Dagon, Geva Alon, Yishai Swissa and more, all performing live from 1pm. Free entry, but you’ll need to plan your route carefully – catching everything is basically impossible and that’s kind of the point. Find more info and more cool concerts on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

RESTLESS OPEN AIR RAVE 🕺🏻

Saturday afternoon at Teder: Free techno, four stages, and a Detriot legend

Restless Open Air Rave is turning Beit Romano into a massive free rave this Saturday, with four stages of techno and electronic music spread across the complex. The big highlight is Eddie Fowlkes, one of the pioneers of Detroit techno, flying in for his first-ever Tel Aviv show. Joining him are Anna Haleta, Amichay Matyas, Tom Ginzburg, Yoav Saar and more, plus a chill-out lounge in the Juanita courtyard. 👉 Find more info and more cool events on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

SATURDAY PICKS 🎉

A full day of music, parties and good food around the city

Saturday is stacked from noon to midnight! Start at Loullie with Off Grid – a full day of music by the sea. Ein Ofarim takes over Phi Garden for a wild day of art, music and chaos, Hod Hamahat hosts cocktails and pizza with Margarita & Margherita, and Daft Fun brings disco, pop and funky electronics to The Wave Club. In the evening, Lola Marsh play Barby with special guest Maor Cohen, Eran Zur hosts Dana Berger at Uptown Club, and Assi Cohen brings Shauli to ZOA House. Once midnight hits, Bomboclaat takes over Kuli Alma with dancehall vibes. 👉 Find more great events on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

IT’S DIZENGOFF TIME 🕺🏻

Next Monday: Live music, street shows, and special deals along Dizengoff

Dizengoff is turning into one big street party every Monday with Dizengoff Time! The Tel Aviv Municipality and local businesses are bringing the legendary street to life with marching bands, swing and jazz, live dancers, and special food and drink offers at local restaurants and bars. It’s all about bringing back the classic Tel Aviv tradition of lehazdangef – wandering Dizengoff, checking out the shops and stopping for a bite or a drink. Mondays, October 26, November 2 and 9, from 6-9pm. Free entry! 👉 Find more info and more cool events on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

ELECTION TUESDAY 🗳️

Next Tuesday: make your voice heard, then enjoy election parties across Tel Aviv!

We’ve waited four long years for this! Election Day is here, and now’s your chance to make your voice heard and maybe even make a change! Election parties are popping up across Tel Aviv, with Norish, Lunel and Cafe Allenby offering DJs, drinks and special deals for voters. Kooool Art Rave takes over all four floors of 4tress with 50+ artists, live music and DJ sets, while Aloni plays Kuli Alma later in the evening. 👉 Find more Election Day events on the Secret Tel Aviv App, and make sure you get out and vote!

МОРГЕНШТЕРН 🎤

Вторник: Один из самых неожиданных репатриантов года на сцене!

Ещё один крутой способ провести день выборов, особенно для русскоязычной тусовки. Моргенштерн, он же теперь Исраэль Иегуда Моргенштерн (принял иудаизм в июне этого года и официально сменил имя), возвращается на сцену с мировым туром Mercury Tour во вторник в Хангар 11. И кстати, важная новость для русскоязычных в Тель-Авиве: веб приложение Secret Tel Aviv теперь доступно на русском языке – наряду с английским и ивритом! А ещё мы запустили русскоязычную группу в WhatsApp, где каждый день делимся подборкой лучших событий города. Присоединяйтесь!

TEL AVIV NIGHT RUN 🏃

Next Wednesday: Join 20,000 runners for Tel Aviv’s most fun race!

Tel Aviv’s Night Run is back! Next Wednesday, 20,000 runners will take to the streets for 5K, 10K and 15K races, cheered on by crowds and surrounded by music, lights and LED tunnels. Starting at Park HaYarkon, the routes wind through the city before a massive finish-line party in the Park. There’s still time to register, so get your running shoes ready! And for everyone else, expect major road closures throughout the evening. Good luck to all the runners! 👉 Find more info and more fun events on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

TUNA @ BARBY 🎤

Next Wednesday: One of our all-time favorite Israeli rappers is back on stage!

Tuna is back at Barby next Wednesday, and we’re expecting another incredible night! One of the biggest names in Israeli hip-hop, Tuna has a knack for mixing clever lyrics, addictive beats and songs that everyone knows by heart. Backed by a brilliant live band, his concerts have an amazing atmosphere, with thousands of fans singing along to every word. Add Barby’s legendary energy to the mix, and this has all the ingredients for an epic show. 👉 Find more info and more great concerts on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

JA RULE 👑

Next Thursday: 2000s Hip-hop superstar Ja Rule makes his Israel debut!

If Always on Time, Mesmerize and Livin It Up were the soundtrack to your teenage years, this one’s for you. Ja Rule – the Queens-born rapper who sold 30 million records worldwide, earned four Grammy nominations and dominated every MTV playlist from 1999 to 2005 – is coming to Israel for the first time ever, playing the MAX Amphitheater in Rishon LeZion next Thursday. 👉 Find more info and more crazy shows on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

PASHPOOT FILM FESTIVAL 🎥

Starting next Thursday: Independent films by young Israeli filmmakers

One of the most refreshing film festivals in the city returns for the second edition next Thursday – Pashoot gives filmmakers under 18 a proper stage to show their work on the big screen at HaMeretz 2. Three days of themed screenings cover everything from family and relationships to animation, personal journeys and life’s harder themes, with a special screening of Eran Kolirin’s “Some Notes on the Situation” and a discussion with the director on Friday. The whole thing wraps up on Halloween night with a spooky outdoor performance, the 12 finalist films and the festival’s closing ceremony and awards. Thursday is free entry, tickets from 15 NIS for kids and 35 NIS for adults. Find more info and more unique events on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

GET READY FOR NOVEMBER 🔥

Music, art, fashion, jazz and more – November is looking huge!

November is going to be ridiculous! Tel Aviv Festival and String Festival kick things off on November 1, followed by For Crying Out Loud in Jaffa, Fashion Week, and Loving Art. Making Art., opening up studios and galleries across the city. Mid-month brings Jazz Festival at Teder, the Written Word Festival and the International Music Showcase, before Soundtrack Tel Aviv and Design Week Israel close out the month. That’s ten major festivals in one month – and we’re only scratching the surface! 👉 Check out our November Guide and start planning!

SAVE THE DATE 📅

Nov 5: Bellboy, Tel Aviv’s fav cocktail bar, is throwing a huge cocktail party!

The circus is coming to town! Bellboy, voted Secret Tel Aviv’s number one cocktail bar, is leaving its famous intimate setting for one massive night at L1 in Tel Aviv. They’re transforming the huge venue into a Bellboy Cocktail Circus, with dozens of specially designed bars serving everything from Bellboy classics to new creations made just for the festival. Your ticket includes cocktails to sample throughout the night, alongside circus performers, street artists, tattoos, food stalls and a huge DJ party. One night only, November 5! 👉 Get your tickets here and more info on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

COMMUNITY SHOUTOUT ♥️

Celebrating one of our favourite local photographers and his new book!

If you’ve been in the Secret Tel Aviv Facebook Group for a while, you’ll probably recognise Ido Biran’s beautiful photos of the city. He’s been sharing his work with our community for years, and we’re excited to see him launch his new photography book, Tel Aviv Beaches! With over 100 original photos, the book takes you along the coastline from Jaffa to the northern beaches, with stories and history behind each spot. He’s celebrating with a book launch this Sunday at the Bauhaus Center, and we’d love to show him some community support! 👉 Check out his Instagram, website and shop, or his Photo Tel Aviv page on the Secret Tel Aviv App.

NEW YEAR, NEW JOB 💪

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Secret Tel Aviv Community Newsletter #20