Several big festivals in Lebanon announced earlier that they would not be planning any programming for the summer of 2024, in solidarity with Gaza and southern Lebanon, which have been under bombardment for months. But the tense situation hasn't stopped the majority of other concert and party organizers, who have promised quite a few spectacles. From rock to the big names in Arab pop, and an appearance by French rapper Gims, there's something for every music lover.
Every weekend during the first two weeks of July, and then almost every day until the first weekend of August, you'll find L'Orient Today's suggestions here, so you can take in the sights, or get your groove on.
July 5 - 8 p.m. - Beirut Waterfront Arena
Kazem al-Saher
July 12 - 8:30 p.m. - Beirut Train Station
Gims
July 19 - 10 p.m. - Beirut Seaside Arena
Adriatique
July 20 - 8:30 p.m. - Beirut Waterfront Arena
Sherine
July 27- 7 p.m. - Beirut River Box Studios
Tyga
July 27 & 28 - 8:30 p.m. - Forum de Beyrouth
Wael Kfoury
August 1st - 8:30 p.m. - Beirut Waterfront
MAYYAS
August 30 - Baalbeck (TBD)
Baalbeck Festival opening
July 12 - 9:00 p.m.
Akhras
July 13 - 9:00 p.m.
Al Shami
July 21 - 9:00 p.m.
Omar Rahbany
July 26 - 8:30 p.m.
Lubnan Baalbaki
Batroun International Festival
July 18 - 8:30 p.m.
Tony Makhoul
July 19 - 8:30 p.m.
Cairokee
July 21 - 8:30 p.m.
Michel Fadel
July 26 - 8:30 p.m.
Nancy Ajram
July 27 - 8:30 p.m.
Ash
July 18 - 8:30 p.m.
Rahbaniyat
July 20 - 8:30 p.m.
Abeer Nehme
July 21- 8:30 p.m.
Merry cream
July 25 et 26 - 8:30 p.m.
Nassif Zeytoun
July 27 - 8:30 p.m.
Mayada El Hennawy
Ehdeniyat International Festival
July 18 - 9 p.m.
Elissa
July 22 - 9 p.m.
Guy Manoukian
July 23 - 9 p.m.
Joseph Attieh
July 24 - 9 p.m.
Pink Martini
July 26 - 9 p.m.
John Achkar
July 28 - 9 p.m.
Mayada El Hennawy
July 30 - 9 p.m.
Al Shami