MUSIC FESTIVALS
BEIT MISK FESTIVAL
Where: Beit Misk When: June 29-30 Highlights: Beit Misk welcomes French Canadian pop sensation Garou (June 29) and world-renowned composer and oud master Marcel Khalife (June 30). 71 211121, Miskentertainment
BYBLOS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Where: Byblos When: July 3 - August 4
Highlights: The lineup just keeps getting better and better at the Byblos International Festival. Catch international stars Sean Paul (July 3) and Julian Marley (July 19), German alternative rock darlings Milky Chance (July 24) and violin virtuoso Ara Malikian (July 27), among others. 09 542020, byblosfestival.org
EHDENIYAT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Where: Ehden When: August 4-11
Highlights: Enjoy the cool mountain weather as you listen to the enchanting voice of Kadim el Saher (August 4 and 5) and renowned French singer and songwriter Michel Sardou (August 11). 76 908020, ehdeniyat.org
THE BATROUN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Where: Batroun When: August 12-19 Highlights: This year the Batroun International Festival is welcoming to its stage Carole Samaha (August 12), Bonnie Tyler (August 18) and Wael Kfoury (August 19) for three magical nights. 06 642262/03 105700, batrounfestival.org
WICKERPARK FESTIVAL
Where: Batroun When: September 9 Highlights: Wickerpark is a grassroots alternative music festival, highlighting new and emerging bands. It is one of the most welcoming and reasonably priced music festivals in the country. 03 241408, wickerparkfestival.com