Events in Tel Aviv in May 2027
Tel Aviv event dates for May 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to May.
Tel Aviv's May 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1 - May 31
Tel Aviv's International Documentary Film Festival.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
- May 1 - May 31
Ta'am Ha'ir
"Taste of the City", an annual 4-day food fair, which takes place in Hayarkon Park at the beginning of summer (late May or June).
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
- May 5 - May 14
Docaviv - Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival
Tel Aviv's premier international documentary film festival showcasing innovative and provocative documentary films from around the world.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) · publicMay 12
- Lag BaOmer · schoolMay 25
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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