12 Festivals and Events You Must Check Out this Summer in Lebanon
Summer in Lebanon is all about festivals and exciting events. The country hosts each year, between July and August, multiple high-quality festivals headlining big Lebanese and international names, and events that take our cities to a higher level of excitement and cheerfulness.
These festivals, which are organized with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, usually take place at the major archaeological and historical sites in Lebanon, like Beiteddine, Byblos, Cedars, Baalbeck and the likes, but also in the heart of Beirut in its Forum and Hippodrome.
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Let's explore the magic of our country in this warm and highly enlivened season and take a look at some of the most exciting festivals and events taking place soon.
#1 Batroun International Festival:
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The super awesome Batroun International Festival was born in 2009 in the old harbor area of the city of Batroun, north of Beirut. Throughout the years, the festival hosted local and international artists from all over the world. Offering a variety of artists, Batroun International Festival will kick start this year on Friday, June 28 and will end on Saturday, July 6.
#2 Cedars International Festival:
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The Cedar International Festival is held in the heart of the Cedars of God 's forest in the district of Bcharre-North Lebanon. It was launched in 1964 with then long dormant episodes during the war and its aftermath. On a site that allows you to see the mystical cedar forest, the festival boasts with brilliant music and light, offering a special program this year from June 29th to July 13th.
It will initiate with the world's favorite tenor Andrea Bocelli in participation with the Lebanese talented singer Hiba Tawaji, and will continue through with various great performances, ending on July 13th with Smile Lebanon , a play that stars the country's biggest names in comedy.
#3 Jounieh International Festival:
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Another of our great festivals you must check out as of 1st of July is the annual Jounieh International Festival, some 15-minute ride from Beirut. It was initiated by a young team of local volunteers in 2010 and have grown in glory with amazing presentations. Held in Jounieh Bay, the festival this year will run for 18 days as of July 1st, offering many Lebanese and international artists such as the international singer Kendji Girac and one of our most loved singers, Majida El Roumi.
#4 Baalbeck International Festival:
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Founded in 1956, Baalbeck International Festival is considered the oldest and most prestigious cultural event in Lebanon and all the Middle East. Starting this year on July 5th and all through until August 3rd, it will feature artists like the renowned singer Marcel Khalife on July 5th, as well as a tribute show to music icon Abdel Halim Hafiz on July 20th, and many more.
#5 Byblos International Festival:
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One you can't possibly miss, Byblos International Festival is the biggest festival held since 2003 in the first Phoenician city of Byblos (Jbeil). This year, the festival will present a variety of 6 artists, including the French singer and actor Marc Lavoine on July 12th and the Lebanese Singer Melhem Zein on July 26th.
#6 Beiteddine Art Festival:
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