Culture & Art
42nd Haifa International Film Festival
Haifa Cinematheque & Mount Carmel TheatresThu, Oct 1, 2026 · 05:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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Overview
Overview
Israel's oldest international film festival held atop Mount Carmel, featuring over 200 film screenings, director panels, and open-air sunset cinema in Mania Shochat Park. From 45 NIS. Check the official website for tickets and schedules.
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The Haifa International Film Festival is a major cinematic event in Israel, held each autumn in Haifa. It was the first festival of its kind in the country and continues to attract film-goers and media professionals from Israel and abroad. The programme spans roughly 170 new films, with categories that include feature films, documentaries, animation, short films, retrospectives and tributes.
Screenings take place around the clock across seven theaters, and the festival also includes open-air screenings, so visitors can move between indoor screenings and outdoor sessions. With its awards competitions and diverse programme across the city, the festival makes for a rewarding multi-day autumn itinerary.
📍 Haifa, Israel⏱️ 222 hrs🎟️ Tickets from From 45 NIS
Starting price is indicative — check the official source for current tickets.
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Good to know
- Screenings run around the clock in seven theaters, so plan your day by checking the full programme.
- Watch for additional screenings announced during the festival for select films.
- Choose from categories like feature films, documentaries, animation, short films, retrospectives and tributes.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of films are shown at the festival?
Feature films, documentaries, animation, short films, retrospectives and tributes.
How many new films screen during the event?
Around 170 new films are screened over the festival week.
Are all screenings indoors?
No — there are open-air screenings as well as screenings around the clock in seven theaters.
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