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Baalbek International Festival, Byblos International Festival and Beirut's extraordinary nightlife
Lebanon has one of the most extraordinary cultural events calendars in the Middle East — the Baalbek International Festival brings world-class opera and jazz to the greatest Roman ruins in the world, the Byblos International Festival performs in a 6,000-year-old Phoenician city, and Beirut's nightlife is the most vibrant in the Arab world.
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Byblos International Festival
World-class concerts in a 6,000-year-old Phoenician city on the Mediterranean
The Byblos International Festival is one of the most atmospheric music festivals in the world — a summer festival of international pop, rock, and world music held every July–August in the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos (Jbeil), one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Performances take place in the extraordinary setting of the Byblos Crusader Castle and the ancient harbour, with the Mediterranean Sea as the backdrop. Past performers have included Sting, Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Fairuz, and Enrique Iglesias. The combination of world-class international performers and one of the most extraordinary ancient settings in the world makes the Byblos International Festival one of the most memorable concert experiences in the Middle East.
Event Highlights
- World-class concerts in a 6,000-year-old Phoenician city
- The extraordinary setting of the Byblos Crusader Castle and ancient harbour
- Past performers: Sting, Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Fairuz
- The Mediterranean Sea as the backdrop
- One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
- One of the most atmospheric concert experiences in the world
What to Do There
- Attend a concert at the Crusader Castle
- Explore the Byblos archaeological site
- Walk the old harbour
- Eat at the harbour seafood restaurants
- Combine with the Baalbek International Festival
Event Info
Next Event
July–August annually — check exact programme
Location
Byblos (Jbeil), Mount Lebanon, Lebanon
Duration
6 weeks
Ticket Price
From USD 50; VIP from USD 200
Travel Tips
- ·Fly direct from London to Beirut (5 hours)
- ·40km from Beirut — 1 hour by shared taxi
- ·Book tickets in advance — popular performances sell out
- ·Combine with Baalbek, Beirut, and Sidon for a complete Lebanon trip
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