4 Fun Festivals Happening In Lebanon This Weekend

Who else enjoys the buzz of street festivals in Lebanon? We love browsing the stands, from local businesses selling their handmade products to food stands serving up their specialty bites. Here are 4 fun festivals happening this weekend in Lebanon!

1. Vinifest 2023

The annual wine festival is back this October to bring you a range of quality wine blends for you to try. Welcoming wine connoisseurs and novices from all over Lebanon, the festival hosts thousands of visitors annually to sift through their stands, taste various wines, and enjoy bites that match their sophisticated palates.

The last two days of the event are taking place in the Beirut Hippodrome on Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th from 7 PM until 12 AM. To reserve your tickets, click here.

2. Beirut Street Festival

Street Festival, one of Lebanon’s leading festival organizers, is organizing the final installment of their summer street festival series by touching base in Beirut. The vibrant event will feature live music shows, performances, food stands, and a street market for all to enjoy.

The festival will be taking place in Martyr Square, in front of Al Amin Mosque on October 6th, 7th, and 8th from 5 PM until 11 PM on each day. For more information, reach out to +961 81 00 44 20.

3. Beirut Books 2023

Bookworms, the next few months will be filled with your favorite activity: book festivals! Apart from the International Book Fair taking place later this month, you can stop by Beirut Books 2023. The festival will feature multiple events and talks taking place across Lebanon, including literary discussions, writing and drawing workshops, readings, and exhibitions.

Make sure to check out the full program by clicking here.

4. Badaro Festival

This year, Badaro is welcoming a spectacular street festival to liven up the streets and bring people together. With live stages and a great street market, you’ll get to meet your favorite local artists and small business owners.

The festival will be taking place on Badaro Main Street starting October 6th until the 8th. Today’s event will take place from 5 PM until 11 PM, while the last two days will start at 11 AM. For more information, make sure to check out their Instagram here.