Listomania
Joanna Aziz

6 Cool Events Happening This Summer In Lebanon

It has been a rocky road but summer is finally here.

We all know what that means: cocktails, fiestas, food, concerts, and some more cocktails. 




May 27-29

Cabriolet Film Festival – 8th Edition – “Conflict”




An event for all you film buffs out there! Cabriolet Film Festival is back to take over the Gemmayze Stairs once again. An oversized screen and stellar projector set the stage for your perfect afternoon. This outdoor festival is an ideal excuse to take that someone special out to! Beer in on hand, popcorn in the other, and hours of the best of our local film-makers.

The theme this year is “Conflict” which by definition refers to a struggle between opposing forces.  SOLD!

Where: St. Nicholas Stairs
Time: 8:30 PM – 11 PM

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June 4-5

Burgerfest 2016





All your favorite burgers in one place! Go down to Burgerfest to eat a ton of burgers, participate in cool competitions, all with great live entertainment.


Where: Saifi Village, Downtown Beirut
Time: From 12 PM – 10 PM
Price: Free entrance, pay for what you purchase


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June 4

SanDance-The Beach Camp ‘imagine ‘




Tan, check. Awesome outfit, check. Dance moves, triple check.

SanDance combines your two favorite things in life= the beach and great techno music. The events aims at bringing people together in good spirit while serving a variety of activities to indulge in. There will be handmade crafts, yoga lessons, food, and thick baselines to chose from.

Where: Beach 45, Rmeil
Price: $30 for entrance


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May 25

LAU 18th International University Theater Festival





This year LAU is joining forces with universities from Morocco, Algeria , Turkey, and others to bring forth a diverse collection of young aspiring arts. Theatre performance is a rare art these days, but 150 students will be sure to impress.

With a wide selection to chose from plays, workshops, and concerts, you and your bestie are in for a good time.


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June 4
STIR IT UP!





Going on it’s 4th year, Stir It Up offers quite the alternative setting with Reggae rhythm and Rastafarian vibes. Keeping the dance floor hot and popping are eight DJs who will spin a crazy mix of Dub, Dancehall, Ragga Dubstep and Jungle .

Where: White Beach, Batroun
Price: $20 for entrance, includes a welcome shot


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August 9

Sia at the Byblos International Festival




The voice behind ‘Chandelier’, ‘Elastic Heart’, and so many more – Australian singer-songwriter Sia will be performing at the Byblos International Festival this year!

You can buy your tickets here.


Reader submission: Swedish songwriter and producer Avicii will be performing live in Biel on July 23rd.