Beiruting News

Each summer has its own story and just like any other summer, Lebanon’s summer 2015 is filled with exciting concerts, shows, and events that are not to be missed.

To begin with, the opening night of the Jounieh Festival will kick off the festivities with the festival's trademark event: the much acclaimed breathtaking fireworks show, on July 2^nd. The sky over Jounieh bay will be lit up with thousands of spectators watching the magical show. The Legend of all time Magida El-Roumi will dazzle Jounieh Festival’s stage with her elegance and talent on July 4^th. The Lebanese finalist of the French version of the international program The Voice, headed by the sparkling HibaTawaji will be on Jounieh stage for the second time for a phenomenal concert exclusively outside of France on July 6^th. Tawaji will also be performing at the Byblos International Festival on August 7^th. Johnny Hallyday at Jounieh Festival: The legendary International star Johnny Hallyday, will take over Jounieh on July 9^th, and Jessie J on July 15^th at Jounieh Festival.

Don’t miss out the chance to view the artists that everyone have been waiting for live in concert such John Legend on July 13^th and the Script on July 14^th at the Byblos International Festival, Wael Kfoury at Beirut Holidays on July 18^th, a step up comedy show by Adel Karam (Hayda Adel) at Beirut Holidays on July 20^th.

You won’t want to miss a classical night at Beirut Holidays: The piano duel, Raul Diblasio Vs Michel Fadel on July 22 at the Beirut waterfront, Biel.  For the oriental music lovers, check out Najwa Karam at Beirut Holidays on July 25^th.

If you are searching for an opera show, well Alessandro Safina, the pop opera concert on July 27 at Beirut Holidays is one that you won’t want to miss out on. Moreover, Angus and Julia Stone will be live in concert at Beirut Holidays on July 28^th, Ziad Rahbani at Ehdeniyat on July 30^th, and Gloria Gaynor will perform at Ehdeniyat on July 31^st.

For the party animals, don’t miss out the Festival colors of Beirut event held at Praia beach resort on July 25^th, it has finally reached Beirut for one night only! DJ Rodge at Batroun on August 29^th will take over the calmness of Batroun with his hits for a decadence night like never before.You don’t want to miss the Full moon party Lebanon at Praia beach resort on July 4^th.After last year's huge success, Maillon the Club is proud to bring the legendary Full Moon Party back to Lebanon for a second year in a row. Celebrate the Full Moon with Alcohol Buckets, Glow in the Dark Neon, Body Painting, The best House and Electro-house Music, courtesy of Maillon the Club.

Notre Dame De Paris au Liban, don’t miss this original French Musical on the 10, 11, and 12^th of July at Forum du Beyrouth. Cherish the French oldies and enjoy a magical night filled with different shows organized by SOLICET.

An enchanting event taking place in Dbayeh this summer as well...This is Dbayeh Festival 2015 that will take your breath away on July 10, 11, and 12, featuring,Tony Hanna,Chehade Brothers,Assi El Hallani,Melhem Zein, & Carlos.

Come face to face with the gigantic world of dinosaurs and enjoy a live experience of living dinosaurs, organized byproduction 8 on happening on July 11 until the 22^nd at Platea.

In addition, the NRJ music tour will take place at Biel on August 1^st. Charles Aznavour, known as the beloved French Singer, Artist, Entertainer; will be live at Batroun International Festival on August 1^st. An original Oriental Night held by Beirut Holidays at Beirut Water Front, Biel on August 4^th. Don’t miss Marcel Khalifeh and Mayadine Orchestra atBeiteddine Festival on August 5^th and Mashrou’ Leila live in Concert on the 6^th of August at Beirut Holidays, Beirut waterfront – Biel. Get ready to be charmed by amazing Zade and orchestra at the Batroun Festival and enjoy the Arabic, Latin, pop, and classical thrill this August 8^th. Enrique Iglesias live at Ehdeniyat on August 20.Kazim al Sahir atEhdeniyat on August 21, 2015 and at Beiteddine Festival on August 15, 2015.

For those who enjoy a show, a night filled with dancing and performances check out One Night on Broadway on July 28^th2015 and Ziad Rahbani on the 23^rd of July at Zouk Mikael International Festival.

Last but not least, the event that all dancers and even non-dancers have been waiting for, the Lebanon Latin Festival 2015, in its 3^rd edition, will be held at Eddesands on September3^rd till September 6^th.

C. Maalouf