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Tel Aviv is Israel's cultural capital, and it fulfills this role with relish. The Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the city's major artistic venue (for concerts and lectures as well as the fine arts), is complemented by a host of galleries, especially along Gordon Street. Tel Aviv is also home to a dynamic performing arts scene, including the iconic Batsheva Dance Company and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra led by Zubin Mehta.
The Friday editions of the English-language Jerusalem Post and Haaretz contain extensive entertainment listings for the entire country. There are a handful of mostly online ticket agencies for performances in Tel Aviv.
Israel's largest concert hall is the home of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, led by maestro Zubin Mehta. The low-slung gray building was among the most architecturally sophisticated cultural buildings in the country when it was completed in 1957. It has excellent acoustics and a seating capacity of 3,000 people. The hall also hosts pop and rock concerts.
Run by the city, the Enav Cultural Center is a 300-seat venue offering eclectic music and theater, ranging from Israeli music to classical, opera, jazz, and blues.
This intimate jazz club presents everything from hip-hop to ethno-jazz Monday through Saturday nights. Performers range from veteran artists to up-and-coming young talents.
One of Tel Aviv's best venues for live music, the intimate Zappa Club is named after American music legend Frank Zappa. It is in the Ramat HaHayal neighborhood, just a short cab ride away from downtown.
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