Festivals of Lebanon 

In summer, Lebanon is busy with an array of cultural entertainment performed amid historical ruins and illuminated ancient stones and temples. The outdoor Summer Festivals of music and dance brings life to the ancient ruins scattered across its land.  The Ministry of Tourism gives a general view, but we would like to link you to the sources of the most important festivals to give you an up to the minute review of the current program of events and the different participating groups involved. The best known of all is the Baalbeck Festivals held during the months of July and August. Here international music groups perform in the temples of Jupiter and Bacchus. The venue is very impressive, it really is a must to see. For details of this year's program tickets, and prices, browse our link Baalbeck International Festival.
Beiteddine Festival is held annually in the Palace of Beiteddine during the months of July and August. It is a cultural summer festival featuring Arab and international performers, singers, dancers, musicians etc...Get more information on this year's program and its exact dates by clicking Beiteddine Festival. The best known winter event is the International Al Bustan Festival of Music and the Arts. This is a classical music and arts festival held annually during the months of February and March in the Al Bustan Hotel, Beit Meri. Check this year's participating groups at Al Bustan Festival.
Other festivals to note are: International Byblos Mediterranean Festival (the Crusader Castle) a summer celebration of music from the Mediterranean, check this year's program of Byblos Festival; Tyre Festival (the Roman hippodrome); Deir el-Qamar Festival, offering all sorts of activities and games for families on week-ends in July. Also note: Souq el Barghout Festival, an evening boost for downtown Beirut in June. Performances and shows of Casino du Liban also has performances and shows particularly in August, and they are fun to see. And the Beirut Film Festival an event for your October calendar.

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