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Lebanon Travel Guide

Al Bustan festival

February 21, 2012 - March 25, 2012

A musical celebration that takes place over five weeks in February and March throughout various venues in Beirut. With an emphasis on Chamber Music, the festival also promotes and celebrates music from all over the world and also includes orchestral concerts, choral music, puppets, opera and dance.

Beiteddine Arts Festival

June 30, 2012 - July 30, 2012

A highlight of Lebanon’s cultural calendar is the Beiteddine Arts Festival, held against the backdrop of the impressive surroundings of the 19th century castle from which is takes its name. First established in 1997 and held throughout June, July and August it features musical, dramatic and artistic performances from an array of local and international talent.

Tyre Festival

June 30, 2012 - July 30, 2012

Held each year in July, the Tyre & South Festival is a celebration of Lebanese culture and artistic endeavour set in various places in this historic southern port city featuring everything from musical performances to poetry readings and lectures.

Byblos Festival

June 30, 2012 - July 30, 2012

The picturesque town of Byblos plays host to a music festival from the end of June and July featuring a diverse array of musical styles and attracting both local and international stars including the likes of Jamie Cullum and Moby.

Baalbeck International Festival

June 30, 2012 - July 30, 2012

With an unrivalled setting amid the haunting ruins of this ancient city, the Baalbeck International Festival has grown to become one of the most prestigious in the Middle East. It stages classical, jazz and contemporary performances by celebrated international and home grown artists and musicians.

Baalbeck International Festival

July 6, 2012 - July 29, 2012

With an unrivalled setting amid the haunting ruins of this ancient city, the Baalbeck International Festival has grown to become one of the most prestigious in the Middle East. It stages classical, jazz and contemporary performances by celebrated international and home grown artists and musicians.

Tyre Festival

July 6, 2012 - July 18, 2012

Held each year in July, the Tyre & South Festival is a celebration of Lebanese culture and artistic endeavour set in various places in this historic southern port city featuring everything from musical performances to poetry readings and lectures.

Beiteddine Arts Festival

July 7, 2012 - August 3, 2012

A highlight of Lebanon’s cultural calendar is the Beiteddine Arts Festival, held against the backdrop of the impressive surroundings of the 19th century castle from which is takes its name. First established in 1997 and held throughout June, July and August it features musical, dramatic and artistic performances from an array of local and international talent.

Byblos Festival

July 8, 2012 - July 22, 2012

The picturesque town of Byblos plays host to a music festival from the end of June and July featuring a diverse array of musical styles and attracting both local and international stars including the likes of Jamie Cullum and Moby.