10 Awesome Events Happening Around Lebanon This Weekend

The weekend’s coming up and we’ve selected the coolest and most fun events happening around Lebanon. From parties, food outings, Christmas markets, to action-filled hikes, start updating your itinerary.


Friday:

1. House Of Pop: Season Opening



What: Remember those raging Friday nights at AHM? They’re back, and they’ve moved to the winter haven: The Grand Factory. Who’s ready to House of Pop again?

Where: Grand Factory

When: Friday at 10 PM – 4 AM

For more information about the event, click here.



2. The Beirut Groove Collective All-nighter



What: The only Strictly Vinyl weekly club night in the Arab world – featuring the finest 60s and 70s floor-shaking music: Ethiopian Bangers, Northern Soul, Deep Funk, 60s Garage, Soul, Breakbeat, Prog-Rock, Mod, Lebanese stompers, Arabic psychedelia, and Motown.

Where: The Back Door

When: Friday at 9:30 PM – 4 AM

For more information about the event, click here.



3. Fun Ride with MTBLebanon



What: Want to practice biking, and have all the fun while you’re at it? Join MTBLebanon on Friday night rides, and train with the Team.They’ll go with you step by step with easy to medium rides.

Where: Beirut by Bike

When: Friday at 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

For more information about the event, click here.



Saturday:

4. Open Pork Chops & Beer



What: Open pork chops and beer, do we even have to say anything else?

Where: Jix The Hangout

When: Saturday at 8 PM – 12 AM

For more information about the event, click here.



5. Tilou’s Garage Sale



What: Tilou has just moved out and she’s got loads of very cool stuff for sale! You will find books, cool gadgets, home decoration, and even Christmas decoration, all with prices ranging from 3,000 LBP to 20,000 LBP.

Where: Aleph B

When: Saturday at 5 PM – 10 PM

For more information about the event, click here.

There’s also a book sale which you can check out here.



6. Roger in the Hook – Seafood night



What: Try some exquisite raw fish, some calamari, crab, octopus, squid, then join the first edition of Roger in the Hook’s seafood night.

Where: Hook

When: Saturday at 8 PM – 11 PM

For more information about the event, click here.



7. Casino Du Liban and Souk el Akel Celebrate Christmas



What: For the first time, witness a one-of-a-kind festive experience at Casino du Liban for the whole family: The Christmas Village by Souk el Akl! Vibrant culinary experiences including Lebanese, Middle Eastern, European and International gourmet bites and a unique shopping experience will be awaiting you.

Where: Casino du Liban

With: Souk el Akel

When: Saturday at 5 PM – 12 AM, and everyday until January 1.

For more information about the event, click here.



Sunday:

8. Hiking: Moukhtara – Haret Jandal



What: Join a very beautiful hike this weekend, that goes from Moukhtara to Haret Jandal on a former mule track with a scenic view through different landscapes. Re-energize in the breathtaking Chouf biosphere reserve.

Where: Chouf

With: Lebanese Adventure

When: Sunday at 7:30 AM – 6 PM

For more information about the event, click here.



9. ZEE Karkabi – Live at Beirut Open Space



What: Zee Karkabi on vocals/guitars, Elie Akl on lead guitar, Kristian Reslan on bass guitar, Armen Sepetov on drums/pads, and El Ishac on pads/electro grooves. A live performance like no other.

Where: Beirut Open Space

When: Sunday at 8 PM – 2 AM

For more information about the event, click here.



10. Al Dimane Annoubine Hike VT



What: Filled with caves and rock shelters inhabited from the third millennium B.C. to the Roman period, the valley is scattered with cave chapels, hermitages and monasteries cut from rock. This hike features a spectacular, noteworthy view as the whole valley with its cave churches is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Where: Ad Diman, North Lebanon

With: Vamos Todos

When: Sunday at 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

For more information about the event, click here.