Beirut International Tango Festival

For the first time in Lebanon and the world.... Elite musicians, dancers, and singers from Lebanon and Argentina will come together in 2 mesmerizing concert nights where East meets West.

The 8th edition of Beirut International Tango Festival by Mazen Kiwan in collaboration with MTV and R-Stars Talent Management offer you Tango الهوى a fusion between Oriental and Tango music.

Many beautiful songs from the rich Argentinian and Arabian music repertoires will be re-arranged by innovative musician, Ziyad Sahhab. Argentinian Bandoneon player Lysandre Donoso and Argentinian Flugelhorn player Martin Loyato will give it all a tango twist, while Ziyad Sahhab's band will infuse the songs with an Oriental touch.

With the vocal skills of the amazing Débora Russ and a surprise Lebanese guest star, the music will take flight to new heights. As we all know, Tango is not only about music, it's about a fiery and passionate dance. This is precisely why the enthralling performances of virtuoso tango dancers will take you to the streets of Buenos Aires and Monte Video. Neri Piliu & Yanina Quiñones from Argentina and Loukas Balokas & Georgia Priskou from Greece will set the stage on fire in a fusion between the Orient and Argentina.

Join us at The Palace Theater, Aresco Center- Hamra, on May 3rd and 4th at 8:30 pm for two concert nights of a lifetime!