Curtain Up Dance Festival

פסטיבל וילון עולה

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MusicTel Aviv/Jerusalem
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsCurtain Up's defining feature is its
Language["he"]Currency: ILS
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Curtain Up Dance Festival in Tel Aviv/Jerusalem

Founded in 1989, Curtain Up is the Suzanne Dellal Centre's platform for commissioning new work from emerging Israeli choreographers, funding full productions including costumes, lighting and marketing rather than booking finished shows. Performances run in Tel Aviv and extend to other Israeli cities including Jerusalem, and its alumni include Barak Marshall, Inbal Pinto and Emanuel Gat.

Curtain Up was founded in 1989 as the Suzanne Dellal Centre's platform for commissioning new work from emerging Israeli choreographers, and its alumni list now reads as a roster of the country's leading contemporary dance figures, including Barak Marshall, Inbal Pinto, Emanuel Gat, Liat Dror and Nir Ben-Gal, and the founders of Vertigo Dance Company.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Curtain Up's defining feature is its production-first model: rather than booking touring repertoire, it commissions and fully funds new premieres from selected choreographers, including technical and marketing support many independent artists could not otherwise access

02

The mystery stays covered

That structure has made it a decades-long talent pipeline for Israeli contemporary dance rather than simply a showcase of established work, with world premieres replacing repeat programming each edition and several of its early participants going on to lead internationally touring companies

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Curtain Up Dance Festival is documented as a recurring music festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Tel Aviv/Jerusalem, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Curtain Up's defining feature is its production-first model: rather than booking touring repertoire, it commissions and fully funds new premieres from...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

For Curtain Up Dance Festival, plan transport around the exact Tel Aviv/Jerusalem venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart-casual theater attire is appropriate for the indoor performance spaces at both the Tel Aviv and Jerusalem venues.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Curtain Up Dance Festival, stay near the part of Tel Aviv/Jerusalem you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["he"] · ILS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.77 N, 35.22 EOpen in Google Maps

Tel Aviv/Jerusalem, Tel Aviv/Jerusalem, Israel

Nearest airportTLV — Ben Gurion
TransportFor Curtain Up Dance Festival, plan transport around the exact Tel Aviv/Jerusalem venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Curtain Up Dance Festival, stay near the part of Tel Aviv/Jerusalem you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Curtain Up Dance Festival?

Curtain Up Dance Festival is listed for November · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Curtain Up Dance Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tel Aviv/Jerusalem, Tel Aviv/Jerusalem, Israel

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
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