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23 June 2025
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Byblos International Festival 2025 Press Conference
Byblos International Festival 2025 Makes Triumphant Return, Celebrating Cultural Resilience
Return of Lebanon’s Largest Music Festival
The historic port city of Byblos, Lebanon, will once again host its famed international music festival amid a picturesque seaside setting.
Byblos, Lebanon – The Byblos International Festival, renowned as Lebanon’s largest music festival, is making a long-awaited comeback after a multi-year hiatus triggered by the country’s recent crises. Scheduled for August 5–10, 2025 in the ancient coastal city of Byblos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the festival’s revival is a beacon of hope that underscores Lebanon’s cultural resilience and commitment to the arts. Now organized by In Action Live, a division of In Action Events (co-founded by entrepreneurs Joe Harb and Cynthia Warde), the festival aims to celebrate Lebanon’s enduring spirit while boosting tourism and artistic exchange.For the first time since 2019, the historic harbor venue will welcome local and international music fans, the festival drew over 50,000 spectators per year in its peak years before the pause. Supported by Lebanon’s Ministry of Tourism and the Municipality of Byblos, the event signals a cultural renaissance, inviting visitors from around the world to experience Lebanese hospitality and heritage. The open-air concerts will take place against Byblos’s stunning backdrop, where the Mediterranean waters surround the stage and the medieval town looks on, reminding everyone of the city’s timeless role as a crossroads of culture and history.
Star-Studded Lineup Shines Over Byblos
Festival organizers have curated a star-studded lineup for 2025, bringing together beloved local talent and global artists for four nights of unforgettable live music under the stars. The program’s headline performances include:
• August 5, 2025 – Guy Manoukian & Friends: Lebanese-Armenian composer and pianist Guy Manoukian, a staple of the local music scene, will kick off the festival with a special collaborative concert.• August 8, 2025 – Lost Frequencies: Internationally acclaimed Belgian DJ/producer Lost Frequencies will light up the stage with his chart-topping electronic hits, marking his much-anticipated return to Lebanon.• August 9, 2025 – Slimane: French singer-songwriter Slimane, often hailed as one of France’s most soulful pop voices, brings his award-winning vocals to Byblos for a night of moving performances.• August 10, 2025 – Naïka: The festival’s finale features Naïka, a rising multicultural pop sensation known for her Afro-Caribbean influences, performing live in Lebanon for the first time.Tickets for all Byblos International Festival 2025 concerts are on sale now through the official Ticketing Box Office portal (@ticketingboxoffice.com). Festival-goers are encouraged to secure their tickets early, as excitement is high for this limited engagement summer event.
A Message of Hope and Cultural Resilience
Beyond the music, the return of the Byblos International Festival carries profound symbolic importance for Lebanon. Festival organizers emphasize that this revival is about reigniting national pride and unity through culture. “Bringing back the Byblos International Festival is about more than great concerts, it’s about igniting hope and celebrating our cultural resilience,” said Joe Harb, co-founder of In Action Events and In Action Live. “After everything our country has endured, we want the world to see that Lebanon’s spirit remains unbreakable and that our love for music and life is as strong as ever.” This sentiment echoes the festival’s core mission of persevering in the face of adversity, continuing to champion art and community as a responsibility to the Lebanese people and the city of Byblos. Organizers believe that by reviving this festival, they are sending a clear message that Lebanon’s creative heartbeat never stopped, even during the darkest times.
Partners
The organizers extend their gratitude to the festival’s Partners whose collaboration and support have been instrumental in making this event possible:
• Byblos International Festival• In Action Live• In Action Events• Municipality of Byblos• Ministry of Tourism (Lebanon)• LBCI• Virgin Radio• 8eme ArtMain Sponsors
The Byblos International Festival 2025 is proudly supported by its Main Sponsors, whose generosity and commitment to Lebanon’s cultural scene are deeply appreciated:
• CMA CGM• Dar (Dar Al-Handasah)• Promomedia• Halal Rent A Car• Comin Insurance• Events TechnologyByblos International Festival 2025 not only marks the revival of an iconic summer event, but also stands as a vibrant celebration of Lebanon’s resilience and creativity. As the festival’s lights shine once again in Byblos, they will illuminate a path of hope, welcoming the world to share in Lebanon’s music, culture, and unwavering optimism for the future.
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