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Bassel Obeid

3 Fun Festivals Happening Around Lebanon

Feel like walking the streets, meeting new people, and enjoying the sights while the weather is great? Here are 3 fun festivals happening around Lebanon!

1. Zouk Mosbeh Street Festival

From May 26th until the 28th, you can enjoy a lively weekend filled with yummy bites, live music, and kids’ entertainment. The street festival will be hosting 100+ stands and restaurants for you to discover, all while keeping you entertained with local talents.

The schedule is as follows:

Friday, May 26:

Cuerda (Band) at 9PM

Saturday, May 27:

VilaJoie entertainment for kids at 6pm

Tramway Beirut (Band) at 9pm

Sunday, May 28:

Bubble show for kids at 6pm

2. Beirut Sports Festival

Fitness junkies and athletes will be ecstatic to learn that the region’s largest health, fitness, and multi-sport festival will be taking place starting May 25th until May 28th. Wander through the many booths hosting your favorite activities and competitions, including basketball, padel, arm wrestling, and pilates.

Time to get your muscles pumping. Taking place from 4pm until 10pm, make sure to stay updated on their Instagram for upcoming booths and events.


3. Connect On The Line Festival

Connect On The Line is a 3-day festival taking place at multiple locations, from May 26th until the 28th. This event was brought to life by “Allo, Beirut?”, with a goal to connect people at the physical line that once divided Beirut during the civil war.

This fun festival will include moving theater performances, movie screenings, tours, cultural activities, and more. For updated schedules and locations, make sure to check out their Instagram.

Which festival will you be attending? If you and your friends didn’t have any plans for this weekend, now you do!

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