Lebanon has never fallen short when it came to entertainment. With each passing year, international as well as local artists land on our soil and give us mind-blowing performances. Start marking your calendars for your music festival pilgrimages.
Byblos International Festival
Via Byblos International Festival 2018
When: August 1 – 24. Tickets: Ranging from $50 to $150. Who’s Performing: Nana Mouskouri, The Chainsmokers, Tarja Turunen, Caracalla and Charbel Rouhana.
Baalbeck International Festival
Via Baalbeck International Festival 2018
When: August 4 – 18. Tickets: Ranging from $35 to $150. Who’s Performing: Matthieu Chedid with a special appearance by Ibrahim Maalouf, Georges Khabbaz, Jahida Wehbe and Elie Maalouf, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals.
International Festival of Zahle
Via International Festival of Zahle 2018
When: August 15 – 17. Tickets: Ranging from $30 to $230. Who’s Performing: Kadim Al Sahir, Guy Manoukian and ABU.
Tyre International Festival
Via Tyre International Festival 2018
When: August 3 – 5. Tickets: Ranging from $10 to $96. Who’s Performing: Assi Hallani, Arina Domski, Poetry Night with Al-Amir Tarek Nasereddine, Dr. Ibrahim Shahrour, Anwar El Khatib, Al Musef Almezghanni, and Hasan Chehabeddine.
Ehdeniyat Festival
When: August 3 – 25. Tickets: Ranging from $30 to $220. Who’s Performing: Kadim Al Sahir, DJ Rodge, and Cine Orchestre II.
Faqra Kfardebian International Festival
Via Faqra International Festival 2018
When: August 3 – 11. Tickets: Ranging from $20 to $230. Who’s Performing: Nahawand Lebanese Orchestra, Raul di Blasio, and Kadim Al Sahir.
Bkassine Festival
When: August 31 – September 1. Tickets: Ranging from $20 to $100. Who’s Performing: Melhem Zein, and Nassif Zeytoun.
Amchit International Festival
Via Amchit International Festival 2018
When: August 23 – 25. Tickets: Ranging from $20 to $100. Who’s Performing: Wael Kfoury, Inner Circle, and Mashrou’ Leila.
Agosto Music Fest
When: August 11 – 12. Tickets: Ranging from $47 to $114, depending on which pass you choose (1 or 2 days pass). Who’s Performing: 11 International D.Js: Boschoco, Firebeatz, Joachim Pastor, Lea Dobricic, Luigi Madonna, Rafael Cerato, Roberto Capuano, Romulus, Sander van Doorn, Teho, and UM.
Ain Ebel Festival
When: August 10 – 12. Tickets: Ranging from $13 to $43. Who’s Performing: Assi Hallani, Husein El Deek and Shiraz.
Kobayat Festival
When: August 10 – 12. Tickets: Ranging from $20 to $333. Who’s Performing: Nancy Ajram, Wael Kfoury, and Nassif Zeytoun.
Tripoli International Festival
Via Tripoli International Festival 2018
When: August 9 – 18. Tickets: Ranging from $26 to $230. Who’s Performing: Guy Manoukian, Assi Hallani, and Kadim Al Sahir.
Falougha Summer Festival
Via Falougha Summer Festival 2018
When: August 3 – 4. Tickets: Ranging from $20 to $40. Who’s Performing: Fares Karam and Nader El Atat.
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