🎉 Top 5 summer festivals in Lebanon
Lebanon is a holiday hub, famous for its infectious love of life and incredible parties. Get ready to experience a summer filled with festivals from June to August. We present the most anticipated of them.
Baalbeck International Festival
The Baalbek International Festival is an annual event that has gained immense popularity. It has been running since 1956. From 1975 to 1996 the festival did not take place due to the civil war. And during the pandemic – 2020-2021 – the online broadcasts of the festival were watched by 17 million people.
Today, talented local and foreign artists will take part in it. This year the festival will offer a wide variety of performances to suit every taste: from ballet and opera to concerts.
It will take place from July 1 to July 16. Tickets can be purchased online.
Beiteddine Arts Festival
The Beiteddine Arts Festival is considered one of the best in the Middle East! It has been taking place since 1985, and the idea to hold it arose at the height of the war. And the venue has remained the same for many years – the festival is hosted by a 200-year-old palace in the Chouf mountains in Lebanon. About 50 thousand spectators gather there every year.
The festival starts from Tartu on July 20 and ends on August 2. The program includes concerts, musicals, and dance performances. Who can resist a magical night of music and dance, rich in Lebanese culture?
Batroun International Festival
The Batroun International Festival is an annual celebration of culture and art in the beautiful coastal city of the same name. The event aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region and also provide a platform for both local and international artists to perform. This year it will take place from June 23 to September 10.
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Byblos In White And Rosé – Wine Festival
The Lebanese city of Byblos will quench the thirst of all wine lovers, because from June 22 to 24 there will be a festival dedicated to this drink. During these couple of days you can not only enjoy fine wines, but also communicate with like-minded people and make new friends. And all this with live music. Entrance to the festival will cost only $8 per person.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
The Banff Mountain Festival begins June 24 in the Chahtool area. The event is dedicated to cultural films from around the world. You can take your camping gear with you and spend the night surrounded by beautiful scenery. But keep in mind that the number of tickets is limited.