FEBRUARY
Al Bustan Festival
Al Bustan Festival
Where: Al Bustan Hotel, Beit Mery
When: 13 February – 21 March
Al Bustan Festival celebrates international music and performing arts, including opera and classical concerts as well as dance and theater performances. This year’s edition highlights the works of Bach.
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MARCH
Beirut Fashion Week
Beirut Fashion Week
Where: Seaside Pavilion (formerly known as BIEL – Pavillon Royal)
When: 15-17 March
One of the biggest red-carpet events in Lebanon will be hosting its first runway show of the year. The last day of the show will include the “Beirut Fashion Awards,” when a scholarship to Europe will be granted to an aspiring designer.
APRIL
LMTA Thru-Walk
LMTA Thru-Walk
Where: From Andqet to Marjayoun
When: 1 April
Discover over 75 towns and villages by joining the yearly Thru-Walk with the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association. The long-distance hiking trail extends 470km from Andqet in the north to Marjayoun in the south.
BIPOD
BIPOD
Where: Around Beirut
When: 10-27 April
The annual contemporary dance platform will celebrate its 14th edition, bringing to the stage a large number of local and international dance companies. BIPOD is considered one of the most important dance festivals in the region.
Tripoli Film Festival
Where: Tripoli
When: 19-26 April
The fifth edition of the festival will honor the late Lebanese filmmaker Randa Chahal by showcasing her main works, including Le Cerf-Volant, Les Infidèles and Ecrans de Sable.