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BEST RESTAURANTS IN TEL AVIV 2026 🏆

The results are in – check out Secret Tel Aviv’s favourite spots in the city

After hundreds of community votes, we’re excited to share the results of our Best Restaurants in Tel Aviv 2026 poll. The top 10 is a strong, very Tel Aviv list featuring a mix of legendary institutions and current favourites, so it’s well worth a look to see how your go-to spots ranked. Huge thanks to everyone who voted – raffle winners have already been contacted. Check out the full results here! This is just the start – more best-of guides are coming very soon – check out all our Food and Drinks Guides.

PURIM PARTY GUIDE 2026 🎉

It’s never too early to start planning for Tel Aviv’s wildest week of the year!

Purim lands in early March, but we are already getting excited about the wildest week of the year. We have pulled together a Guide to the Best Purim Parties 2026, including Sünner Fest with Adam Ten and Mita Gami, the Mitzi Purim Rave at Gagarin, and the massive Expo-Land takeover with Vini Vici and Skazi. We will keep adding new events as they are announced, so be sure to keep on checking in. If you are already thinking costumes, take a look at our best Purim costumes from 2023 for inspiration (pic above from one of our favourite Purim costumes ever, shout out to Eduard Donskoy).

KING OF ISRAELI HIP-HOP 👑

Tonight: Peled celebrates a major album anniversary with an all-star line-up

Peled hits Hangar 11 tonight for a big anniversary show marking his album Keev VeDmaot (Pain and Tears), and the guest list alone makes this one stand out. Joining him are Orit Shachaf and Tom Petrover from HaYehudim, plus the Shazamat crew, with a full 360-degree stage setup putting the crowd right in the middle of it all. If you are into Israeli hip-hop with crossover rock energy, this is a great pick for tonight. For more details and more cool concerts check out the Secret Tel Aviv website.

CLASSICAL X ELECTRONIC 🔥

Tonight: Mita Gami and Meir Briskman bring their orchestral crossover to Barby

Mita Gami and Meir Briskman are back at Barby tonight for their annual winter tradition, and it’s one of the most interesting shows on the calendar right now. A full 35-piece orchestra takes the stage to blur the line between a classical concert and a proper club night, with the crowd right in the middle of it all. More details here. Looking for more live music this week? Also happening: Eric Berman (tonight), Riff Cohen (tonight), Hatikva 6 (tomorrow), Shlomo Artzi (Sat), and Asaf Avidan (Mon). Find full details and more picks in the Secret Tel Aviv Events Calendar.

DECISION FESTIVAL 🕺🏻

Tonight: Psytrance legends Vini Vici, Astrix and more take over Haoman 17

Tonight brings a rare chance to catch two of the biggest names in Israeli psytrance on the same lineup at Decision Festival at Haoman 17. Astrix is a true veteran, shaping the global psytrance scene since the 90s with his melodic sound, while Vini Vici (pic above) are the duo who took the genre mainstream, including becoming the first Israelis to hit the Tomorrowland main stage. Check out more details and more top parties on the Secret Tel Aviv website.

BEHIND THE SCENES OF OPERA 👀

Tonight: Get a backstage look at the local premiere of Tchaikovsky’s final opera

Tonight offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Israeli Opera during the local premiere of Iolanta, Tchaikovsky’s final opera. Hosted by the Israeli Opera Youth Club, the evening combines drinks and live piano, the full performance, and a post-show conversation with the creative team, giving a closer view of how the production comes together from start to finish. Find more details and more cultural events on the Secret Tel Aviv website. (Photo by Yossi Zwecker @zwecker2025)

TOP SCREENINGS THIS WEEK 🍿

Tonight & Sunday: films with food, conversation and creative twists

If you are looking for a relaxed way to get out and meet new people, these film nights are a great place to start. Tonight at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque, Michel HaMalka hosts her chaotic Pasta Club, pairing a Borat screening with unlimited pasta and a cringe-themed quiz. Later tonight also at the Cinematheque, TLV Fest shifts the mood with the Korean rom-com Tell Me You Love Me. On Sunday, Clayla hosts a nostalgic screening of When Harry Met Sally, where you can also paint your own ceramic piece while you watch. Find more fun events on the Secret Tel Aviv website.

VULVALLE MARKET 🛍️

Tomorrow and Saturday: Find unique vintage clothes, bags, and more

If your winter wardrobe needs a refresh, Vulvalle Market, one of the city’s most popular vintage pop-ups, is taking over Park HaTachana tomorrow and Saturday. Expect heavy coats, rare blazers and Y2K denim, with DJ sets keeping the energy up while you dig through the racks. Looking ahead to next weekend, the Beit HaMecholot Fair arrives at Jaffa Port, bringing together local home design, handmade jewellery and art from dozens of Israeli creators. Find more shopping events on the Secret Tel Aviv website.

SHABBAT DINNERS 🥘

Friday night: Meet new people, celebrate Shabbat, and enjoy great food together

Here are a few community-led ways to spend Shabbat tomorrow. For a full sit-down meal, Chabad on the Coast is hosting an Asian-fusion Shabbat dinner catered by the inspiring sisters behind Citrus & Salt (Aliya Fastman and Shaendl Davis). For a lively, social atmosphere, the Tel Aviv International Synagogue is holding its Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by a champagne kiddush in the garden. Beit Tefilah Israeli are also hosting a Shabbat reception, where guests are encouraged to bring a snack to share for a communal kiddush afterwards. Find more community events on the Secret Tel Aviv website.

ENGLISH COMEDY PICKS 😂

Three hilarious stand-up nights in English next week

Need a laugh? Comedy is doing the rounds next week with three hilarious English-language nights popping up across the city. It starts on Sunday at Polly Bar with the Moonlight Comedy Showcase by The Stage – free entry and a mix of local regulars and newer comics testing fresh material. On Monday, TLV Laughs takes over Hoodna Bar with a rotating lineup of sharp, bilingual comedians. Wrapping things up on Tuesday, the Anonymous Comedy crew heads to Alpaca Bar for Live From the Mamad, a 90-minute English set. Check out more fun events on the Secret Tel Aviv website.

STUDY IN ENGLISH IN ISRAEL 🎓

Save the Date: Bar-Ilan University Open Day on Friday 13th February

If you’re thinking about studying in English in Israel, now is a great moment to invest in yourself and build real skills. Bar-Ilan University is hosting an Open Day on Friday, February 13th, inviting you to explore English-taught degrees, meet the lecturers, connect with current students, and get a real feel for campus life. You’ll learn about a wide range of BA and MA programs across law, tech, business, science, and Jewish & Israel studies. Check out more details and register here. Can’t make it in person? There’s also a live Zoom info session on February 11th.

NEW YEAR, NEW JOB 💪

We’re getting loads of new jobs every day on the Secret Tel Aviv Jobs Board

After a turbulent couple of years, the Israeli jobs market finally looks like it’s starting to recover. We recently reached a 12-month high of 1,500 open positions on the Secret Tel Aviv Jobs Board with lots of awesome new jobs in Sales, Marketing, Account Management, Operations, and Product. Check out the Jobs Board for all the latest jobs, and sign up to our weekly Jobs Emails and Jobs WhatsApp Groups to get notified when a new job opens.

Secret Tel Aviv Community Newsletter #7