ART & CULTURE
BEITEDDINE ART FESTIVAL
Where: Beiteddine Palace When: July 1 - August 12
Highlights: As every year, a series of first-class music, theater and dance performances will headline at Lebanon’s incredible Beiteddine Palace. This year’s program includes the powerhouse vocals of Omar Kamal (July 1), “Ballet For Life” by the Béjart Ballet company (July 14 and 15), international jazz favorites, Pink Martini (July 19), award-winning singer, songwriter and composer Kadim el Saher (July 28 and 29) and Lebanese singing legend Magida el Roumi (August 12). 01 373430, beiteddine.org
JOUNIEH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Where: Jounieh When: July 2-15
Highlights: Watch Lebanese singer and songwriter Wael Kfoury live on stage (July 2) and the critically acclaimed musical “Notre-dame De Paris” (July 8 to 11). Michel Fadel’s musical performance (July 15) will be followed by the epic firework display the festival is famous for. 09 832263, jouniehinternationalfestival.com