{"id":752669,"date":"2025-05-10T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=752669"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:58:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:58:56","slug":"7-must-visit-festivals-and-markets-happening-in-lebanon-this-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/752669\/7-must-visit-festivals-and-markets-happening-in-lebanon-this-may\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Must-Visit Festivals and Markets Happening in Lebanon This May"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>May in Lebanon means outdoor adventures and feel-good vibes. With the sun out and spirits high, festivals and markets pop up across the country. Here\u2019s your guide to the top festivals and markets happening around Lebanon this May 2025!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-spring-festival-with-zero-4\"><strong>1. Spring Festival with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zero4.lb\/?g=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zero 4<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIyAk-Bt3D6\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>The Spring Festival is happening this weekend in Naqqash! Enjoy good music, tasty food, and activities for all ages. Whether with friends or family, it\u2019s a nice way to spend the day outdoors.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Date: <\/strong>May 8 to 11, 2025<\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udd5b Time: <\/strong>1 PM until 11 PM<\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Zero 4, Naccache<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-spring-market-with-the-evangelical-church-in-beirut\"><strong>2. Spring Market <\/strong>with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ev.gemeindebeirut?igsh=ZDcyd2M0YnAwajAz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Evangelical Church in Beirut<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJL4ZnINh2q\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Head to the German Spring Market \u201cFlower Power\u201d at the Evangelical Church for a fun day out.<br>You\u2019ll find German food like sausages, sweets, and fresh bread, along with kids\u2019 activities, crafts, books, antiques, and special offers.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> Saturday, May 10, 2025<\/p>    <p><strong>\u2060\ud83d\udd5b Time: <\/strong>10 AM until 3 PM<\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Mansour Jurdak Street 429, Manara<\/p>    <p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Free Entry<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-solidarity-market-2025\"><strong>3. The Solidarity Market<\/strong> 2025<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJUILIvskdm\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p><p>An art fair and market supporting local Lebanese projects, where you can find handcrafted and locally made products with unique atmospheres and activities!<\/p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> May 9 and 10, 2025<\/p>    <p><strong>\u2060\ud83d\udd5b Time:<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Friday, May 9th from 4 PM &#8211; 12 AM<\/p>    <p>Saturday, May 10 from 12:00 PM &#8211; 12:30 AM<\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> French Embassy Compound, Beirut<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-european-film-festival-29th-edition\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/euinlebanon\/?g=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Film Festival<\/a>  (29th Edition<\/strong>)<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIgKu2WsVCt\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>From April 30 to May 11, European films return to Metropolis Cinema\u2014spanning fiction and documentary, comedy and drama. Check out the full program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIypqRysjAj\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The European Film Festival is organized by the EU Delegation in Lebanon, in partnership with Metropolis Cinema and EU member states.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> April 30 to May 11, 2025<\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Metropolis Cinema, Pharaon Street, Mar Mikhael<\/p>    <p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Tickets are priced at 400,000 L.L. You buy them <a href=\"https:\/\/antoineticketing.com.\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-beirut-arab-international-book-fair-66th-edition\"><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/752472\/the-beirut-arab-intl-book-fair-returns-for-its-66th-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beirut Arab International Book Fair<\/a><\/strong> (66th Edition)<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJPPgR_MDQ4\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>The Beirut Arab International Book Fair returns this month, organized by the Arab Cultural Club. It brings together publishers from Lebanon, the Arab world, and beyond, alongside a rich lineup of talks, activities, and book signings. A great chance to discover new releases and connect with writers and thinkers.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Date: <\/strong>From May 15 to May 25, 2025<\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udd5b Time: <\/strong>10 AM until 9 PM<\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location: <\/strong>Beirut Seaside Arena<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-ecoart-market-with-the-kulturnest\"><strong>6. <strong>EcoArt Market with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thekulturnest\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Kulturnest<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJCsWhNsxK_\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Don\u2019t miss EcoArt Market this weekend\u2014a special event celebrating sustainability through art. Over 25 local artists and designers will showcase creations made from recycled materials, alongside handmade goods and a lively, eco-friendly atmosphere.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> May 17 and 18, 2025<\/p>    <p><strong>\u2060\ud83d\udd5b Time:<\/strong> 12 PM until 8 PM<\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location: <\/strong>Kulturnest, Sin El Fil<\/p>    <p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Free entry<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-the-family-festival-with-bassma-association\">7. The Family Festival with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarwabybassma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bassma Association<\/a> <\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIjDaWwsmy7\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Enjoy a unique festival in the heart of nature, with good food, fun activities, and workshops for kids. Expect games, carnival moments, and warmhearted shows\u2014the perfect spot to relax, have fun, and make special memories together.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Date: <\/strong>May 24, 2025<\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udd5b Time:<\/strong> 10:30 AM until 5 PM<\/p>    <p><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Tanayel, Sarwa Farm by Bassma<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/tag\/spring-vibes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spring in Lebanon<\/a> isn\u2019t complete without these beautiful events! Pick your favorite festivals or markets and make the most of May. \ud83c\udf38\ud83c\udfaa\ud83c\udfb6\ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udfa8<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><em>Cover image: <a href=\"https:\/\/executive-bulletin.com\/events-and-entertainments\/the-long-awaited-jbeil-spring-festival-is-here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Bulletin<\/a><\/em><\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Enjoyed this read? 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