Haifa International Film Festival

פסטיבל הקולנוע הבינלאומי חיפה

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Arts & CultureHaifa
Dates24 September–3 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration10 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIts timing around the Sukkot holiday period
Language["he"]Currency: ILS
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Haifa International Film Festival in Haifa

Haifa International Film Festival, founded in 1983, runs around the autumn Sukkot holiday period at the Haifa Cinematheque and outdoor venues including Mount Carmel, screening Israeli and international features, documentaries and shorts across competitive and retrospective strands in Israel's mixed Jewish and Arab port city.

Haifa International Film Festival was founded in 1983 and runs around the Sukkot holiday period each autumn, screening Israeli and international feature films, documentaries and shorts at the Haifa Cinematheque alongside outdoor screenings, including on Mount Carmel, giving the festival a distinctive setting that takes advantage of Haifa's hillside geography overlooking the Mediterranean.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Its timing around the Sukkot holiday period, giving it a built-in audience of Israelis on extended time off, combined with outdoor screening locations on Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean and its setting in Haifa's genuinely mixed Jewish and Arab city, distinguish it from Israel's other major film festivals

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The mystery stays covered

Its timing around the Sukkot holiday period, giving it a built-in audience of Israelis on extended time off, combined with outdoor screening locations on Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean and its setting in Haifa's genuinely mixed Jewish and Arab city, distinguish it from Israel's other major film festivals

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Scheduling the festival around the Sukkot holiday period

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and staging outdoor screenings on Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean

The sacred route

Living ritual

have been consistent features since the festival's 1983 founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

24 September–3 October 2026

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Haifa you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual, with a light layer for cooler evening outdoor screenings on Mount Carmel.

Safety

At Haifa International Film Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Haifa International Film Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["he"] · ILS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map32.82 N, 34.99 EOpen in Google Maps

Haifa, Haifa, Israel

Nearest airportTLV — Ben Gurion
TransportStay close enough to the part of Haifa you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Haifa International Film Festival runs late.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Haifa via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Haifa, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, with a light layer for cooler evening outdoor screenings on Mount Carmel.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Israel and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Haifa International Film Festival?

Haifa International Film Festival is listed for 24 September–3 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Haifa International Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Haifa, Israel. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

10 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Haifa, Haifa, Israel

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLhaifaff.co.il
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates24 September–3 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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