Things to do in Tel Aviv this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Tel Aviv this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Tel Aviv
Park HaYarkon
FamilyNorthern Tel Aviv
Central-Park-sized green ribbon with rented bikes, picnic lawns and a rock zoo.
Tel Aviv Promenade (Tayelet)
OutdoorsBeachfront
14km seafront from Jaffa to the Port — runners, sunset volleyball, paddle-boats.
Florentin Nightlife
NightlifeFlorentin
Graffiti walls, hummus joints and dive bars open until 5am — the bohemian quarter.
Old Jaffa
CultureJaffa
4,000-year-old port with flea market, galleries and the best sunset over the city skyline.
White City Walking Tour
CultureCenter
UNESCO Bauhaus quarter — 4,000 buildings in International Style on tree-lined boulevards.
Carmel Market
Food & DrinkKerem HaTeimanim
Open-air shuk — sabich, halva, fresh pomegranate juice and Yemeni bakeries.
Where to eat
Abraxas North
$$$Bistro · Lilienblum
Open kitchen, brass bar, market-driven small plates and cocktails until late.
Abu Hassan
$Hummus · Jaffa
The hummus benchmark — open mornings only, queue out the door, expect to share a table.
M25
$$Steakhouse · Carmel Market
Butcher-table chops, asado-style sides and natural Israeli wines.
Miznon
$Israeli pita · Ibn Gabirol
Eyal Shani's pita temple — minute steak, ratatouille, whole roasted cauliflower.
Port Sa'id
$$Modern Israeli · Allenby
Loud, vinyl-spinning shuk-style bistro next to the Great Synagogue — no reservations.
Live & on stage
Doc Aviv
Tel Aviv Cinematheque · May 14–24 · Documentary
Tel Aviv Jazz Festival
Tzavta · Mar 18–22 · Jazz
Tel Aviv Pride
Charles Clore Park · Jun 12 · Festival / Parade
White Night
City-wide · Jun 25 · Free / All-night
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Tel Aviv Promenade (Tayelet), Old Jaffa, Carmel Market. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.