Arts & Culture

Known for its restaurants, Em Sherif is also quietly nurturing Lebanon’s creative soul through the Em Sherif Art Foundation.

Saint Charbel, a Lebanese Maronite monk, is celebrated for his deep faith, devotion, and numerous miracles attributed to his intercession.

A national religious holiday for Christians and Muslims alike, Eid Al Saydeh is also known as the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Rudy Rahme is no stranger to Lebanon’s bustling art scene. The artist and poet has spent the last three decades creating magnificent sculptures, earning him immense respect at home and abroad.

Lebanon’s guesthouses, once silk factories, monasteries, or palaces, blend history with modern comforts, offering an authentic experience.

Lebanese artist Patoo is crafting a powerful visual dialogue between past and present. Through the art of sculpture, her work explores forgotten identities and ancient divinities, particularly Lebanese heritage.

The Baalbeck International Festival returns this summer with performances at the Temple of Bacchus, including Carmen and a live concert by Hiba Tawaji.

The Ghalboun International Festival returns with music, heritage and open-air shows at Domaine St Gabriel in Batroun, from 11-13 July.

On 10 and 11 July, IXSIR’s vineyards will set the stage for Scheherazade, a stunning orchestral performance blending Rimsky-Korsakov’s masterpiece with Levantine poetry and oriental instruments.