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The event highlights Lebanese art and its remarkable influence in the region&#8217;s vibrant cultural scene.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DTn2Q5diH_n\/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 announcement came in a short message on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (formerly known as Twitter), featuring musical symbols and the Lebanese flag. The post quickly sparked excitement and speculation, with the name of the event spreading fast.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"display:flex;justify-content: center;align-items: center;\">   <div class=\"lozad wp-twitter-embed\" style=\"text-align: center;width:80%;max-width: 100%;\" data-twitter-src=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Turki_alalshikh\/status\/2011833596668203099?s=20\"><\/div>  <\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p>The evening is expected to celebrate Lebanon through music, songs, and voices that have left a lasting mark across the Arab world. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69537eaad230b11830e15e60_WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-20-at-4.23.58-PM-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769113\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992839118870627;width:519px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69537eaad230b11830e15e60_WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-20-at-4.23.58-PM-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69537eaad230b11830e15e60_WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-20-at-4.23.58-PM-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69537eaad230b11830e15e60_WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-20-at-4.23.58-PM-250x167.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69537eaad230b11830e15e60_WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-20-at-4.23.58-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/69537eaad230b11830e15e60_WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-20-at-4.23.58-PM.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>While the official lineup hasn\u2019t been revealed, many are anticipating performances from top stars such as Elissa, Najwa Karam, Wael Kfoury, Ragheb Alama, and Nancy Ajram.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ghnwt-talqt-wabd-t-fy-hdwrha-wst-alryad-m-mjmw-t-mn-ajml-aghanyha-ally-khlwt-aljmhwr-fy-as-d-lhz-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769107\" style=\"width:505px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ghnwt-talqt-wabd-t-fy-hdwrha-wst-alryad-m-mjmw-t-mn-ajml-aghanyha-ally-khlwt-aljmhwr-fy-as-d-lhz-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ghnwt-talqt-wabd-t-fy-hdwrha-wst-alryad-m-mjmw-t-mn-ajml-aghanyha-ally-khlwt-aljmhwr-fy-as-d-lhz-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ghnwt-talqt-wabd-t-fy-hdwrha-wst-alryad-m-mjmw-t-mn-ajml-aghanyha-ally-khlwt-aljmhwr-fy-as-d-lhz-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ghnwt-talqt-wabd-t-fy-hdwrha-wst-alryad-m-mjmw-t-mn-ajml-aghanyha-ally-khlwt-aljmhwr-fy-as-d-lhz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ghnwt-talqt-wabd-t-fy-hdwrha-wst-alryad-m-mjmw-t-mn-ajml-aghanyha-ally-khlwt-aljmhwr-fy-as-d-lhz.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Riyadh Season is known for its exceptional experiences, and this event has become one of its most anticipated events. Audiences are eagerly waiting for details on the program and performers, promising a night that celebrates Lebanese culture in every sense.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1247262-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769110\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4993174512307896;width:492px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1247262-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1247262-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1247262-250x167.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1247262-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1247262.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Which Lebanese celebrity are you hoping to see perform this Riyadh Season? Make sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/beirut.com\/en\/tag\/arts-culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#Arts &amp; Culture<\/a> section for more.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/768616\/did-you-know-farid-al-atrash-wrote-a-song-for-georgina-rizk\/\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Did You Know Farid Al Atrash Wrote a Song For Georgina Rizk?\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #36C6F4;\">                 <h3>                     MORE LIKE THIS                <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #36C6F41a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MixCollage-08-Jan-2026-11-19-AM-5388-250x141.jpg\" alt=\"Did You Know Farid Al Atrash Wrote a Song For Georgina Rizk?\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>Did You Know Farid Al Atrash Wrote a Song For Georgina Rizk?<\/h2>                                                                     <\/div>                             <\/div>         <\/div>                 <\/a>     <\/div>   <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turki Al-Sheikh, advisor and chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, announced a major upcoming event called &#8220;Night of the Cedar&#8221; as part of Riyadh Season. 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