Beirut

JANUARY

The European Film Festival features international and local movies and short films.

FEBRUARY

A popular all-day event in Faraya, The Mzaar Winter Festival features big air competitions, bands and Lebanese Army performances in addition to free night skiing.

Since 1994, Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Performing Arts has established a unique and unprecedented tradition of a music season in winter.

MARCH

The Ski & Fashion Festival in Faraya Mzaar is a highly anticipated event where fashion meets the snow.

Spend a fun day filled with street market shopping, entertaining events and delicious food in a car-free atmosphere at the Mother's Day Pop Up Market in Hamra.

APRIL

International and local designers showcase their creations on the runways at Beirut Fashion Week.

Beirut joins other cities around the globe in celebrating Jazz with its annual Beirut International Jazz Day.

The annual meeting place for the hospitality and food service industries, HORECA fosters a dynamic forum for networking and shines a bright light on culinary arts in the Middle East.

MAY

The International Boat & Super Yacht Show, the region’s most coveted meeting place, brings together Luxury yacht owners, marine sports enthusiasts and key players in the marine industry.

The Garden Show & Spring Festival, at the magnificent Beirut Hippodrome park, features landscape designers, interior designers and the country's best home and garden merchandise.

Let the fantasy of the world’s most passionate dance pull you in at The Beirut International Tango Festival.

Lebanese Film Festival

JUNE

The star-studded Murex D'or awards recognizes achievements in the domain of art in Lebanon, the Arab region and the world.

The Beirut Spring Festival entertains with multidisciplinary international performances including theater, music, dance and  conferences.

Jazz, rock'n'roll, rap and classical music of the East and West mingle with folk and pop, acoustic and electricity-driven ensembles at La Fête  de la Musique.

JULY - AUGUST

The Beiteddine Festival presents outstanding performances by world famous stars and Lebanese artists in the magnificent 200-year old Palace in the Chouf Mountains.

Amidst the magnificent ruins of Baalbeck, The Baalbeck International Festival enchants with world class plays, Lebanese nights, operas, music concerts and dance.

Staying true to the heritage of Jbeil, a crossroads where all cultures feel at home, the Byblos International Festival features top artists from around the world.

Enjoy the fresh summer breeze at Dbayeh Waterfront while listening to local and international music performances at the Dbayeh International Festival.

The Zouk Mikael International festival held in the charming Lebanese town of Zouk Mikael attracts guests from all over the country and abroad with local and international performances.

The coastal city of Batroun hosts leading local and international artists from all over the world in its annual Batroun International Festival.

The Jounieh International Festival kicks off with an amazing fireworks show and offers entertaining activities including amazing concerts, exhibitions, arts, culture, family and kids activities.

Ehden, a village where Nature meets Art, celebrates Ehdeniyat an International festival of Music and Art.

Overlooking the mystical Cedar Forest, the Cedars International Music Festival sets the standard.

Exhibitors including various designers, restaurants / food concepts, entertainment and kids’ activities gather at the yearly Faqra Festival, which concludes with a spectacular fireworks show on the evening of August 14th.

SEPTEMBER

Art lovers and professionals from the region gather at the Beirut Art Fair, the leading platform for the discovery of new artists, trends, galleries, institutions, and publications.

OCTOBER

Gathering wine lovers from Lebanon and abroad, Vinifest is a spectacular yearly event that offers stunning wines, delicious food and live music.

Packed with films you can never have too much of, the Beirut International Film Festival charms cinema lovers with an eclectic selection of movies and premieres.

NOVEMBER

The Beirut Marathon takes to the streets of the city with runners from around the world.

Top celebrity chefs, beverage consultants and lifestyle experts share their passion for the culinary arts at the Beirut Cooking Festival and Salon Du Chocolat.

To commemorate Lebanon's Independence Day in 1943, downtown Beirut hosts a yearly parade and celebrations.

For book enthusiasts the Salon du livre francophone de Beyrouth is the third largest cultural event in the francophone world after Paris and Montreal and one of the most important cultural events in the region.

DECEMBER

With thousands of literary works on hand, the Annual Arab Book Fair hosts lectures, discussions and book signings.

Beirut Souk's Christmas Parade kicks off the festive season with marching bands, animations and Christmas carols, enjoyed by the whole family.

The Christmas Tree Lighting in Byblos – Jbeil is an event like no other, unveiling sparkle-filled decorations and a stunning state-of-the-art Christmas tree.

Discover the historical churches of Beirut while enjoying their festive Christmas concerts offering classic, sacred and ethnic music.

Downtown Beirut is in the festive spirit and rings in the New Year with an amazing fireworks display.