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Yara Jaber

Explore Beirut’s Local Music Scene At One Of These Places In The City

There’s nothing more electrifying than watching a live performance; the raw feel of the live music gets us every time! Want to experience the same thing? Here are some places around Beirut that are hosting live gigs this week, each with a different vibe and taste:


Jackie O


Set in the upscale neighborhood of Saifi, this elegant bar not only offers delicious bite to compliment your chilled drink, they have quite the backdrop and the live music nights to go with it.

Live gigs they’re hosting this week (every Thursday):
Happy Faces


Iris


After having recently changed its venue, it’s all the hype in the city. But don’t worry, they still came through with the same clientele, the same sunset drinks, and the same exhilarating live shows. talk about a triple threat!

Check their Facebook page for upcoming gigs. Their usually have people perform on Thursday and Sundays, including artists like Salha and Andrea Bou Nehme, Jade Abi Haidar, and many more.


Beirut Open Space


When they talk about live shows, they mean business. Bringing to the stage up a minimum of 3 different live bands and artists every week, if you’re looking for a diverse and true local talent feel, be sure to hit this place up!

Live gigs they’re hosting this week:
Brick Floyd


NOW Beirut


Once you see their bright orange stage, you’ll know what we’re talking about. This venue features live shows from Wednesday to Sunday, and if you decide to attend one, we promise you you’ll be coming back every week!

Live gigs they’re hosting this week:
Nour Nimri and the band


Onomatopoeia


Onomatopoeia is not only a stage, but also a music hub offering a space, a meeting point, and services for musicians. You know when people say nothing’s perfect, well this place’s got the whole package for music enthusiasts, with an ongoing music skills development program as well!

Live gigs they’re hosting this week:
Christiane Karam Trio live | special guest Walid Sadek


Radio Beirut


Radio Beirut is the first of its kind in the Middle East. This place is a cafe/bar/stage/social hub for everything related to music. Be sure to check out their schedule for the different live music night they have during the week.

Live gigs they’re hosting this week:
Nami & the Wingmen
Pretzelogic