15 Concerts You Probably Forgot Happened in Lebanon
It’s easy to forget that Lebanon’s stage has hosted some of the biggest names in music history.
In honor of Tiësto returning this August for the first time in over a decade, here are some iconic concerts you might’ve forgotten happened in Lebanon.
1. Luciano Pavarotti (1999)
The legendary tenor performed a historic charity concert at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut.
2. Sting (2001)
The British icon brought his “Brand New Day” tour to the majestic Temple of Jupiter at the Baalbek International Festival.
3. Mariah Carey (2004)
The pop diva made her Middle Eastern debut at BIEL (Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center) in downtown Beirut.
4. Phil Collins (2005)
As part of his “First Final Farewell Tour,” Collins performed a sold-out show at BIEL to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Cancer Center.
5. Tiësto (2005)
The Dutch DJ made his long-awaited Lebanese debut at the Forum de Beyrouth, performing for a crowd of 16,000 fans.
6. 50 Cent (2006)
At the height of his fame, 50 Cent and G-Unit rocked BIEL for what was then the biggest hip-hop concert in Lebanese history.
7. David Guetta (2008)
8. Akon (2008)
9. Jason Derulo & Tinie Tempah (2012)
Derulo performed alongside Tinie Tempah at the Beirut Waterfront for a high-energy summer night.
10. Red Hot Chili Peppers (2012)
The rock legends played a massive, career-spanning set at the Beirut Waterfront.
11. Lana Del Rey (2013)
The “Born to Die” singer brought her ethereal vibes to the historic Byblos Port as part of the Byblos International Festival.
12. Enrique Iglesias (2012)
The King of Latin Pop performed at Beirut Waterfront in 2012, then again the mountains of North Lebanon at the Ehdeniyat International Festival in 2014.
13. Ellie Goulding (2014)
The “Burn” singer headlined a major summer concert at BIEL during the peak of her global chart success.
14. Avicii (2016)
The late EDM pioneer performed one of his legendary sets at BIEL just a few years before his passing.
15. Sia (2016)
Known for her rare live appearances, Sia delivered a stunning performance at the Byblos International Festival.
Have you been to any of these concerts in Lebanon? Make sure to check out the #Nostalgia section on our website.
