Baalbeck International Festival is Back! Here’s the Program for 2025

Cover photo: Issam Abdallah for Reuters – may his soul rest in peace.

The Baalbeck International Festival is back with a spectacular 2025 line-up of performances you don’t want to miss. Here’s a quick look at this year’s program. It is important to note that Baalbeck was one of the hardest hit areas during the war on Lebanon, and the deprived region sustained significant damage.

This year’s theme is “Pillars of Eternity”, which will be celebrating Lebanese heritage and resilience through music with two major events.

On July 25, 2025

The Carmen Opera by Georges Bizet, which is directed by Jorge Takla and conducted by Toufic Maatouk

On August 8, 2025

Hiba Tawaji and Oussama Rahbani come together for a wonderful live concert and dazzling show

Tickets will be available starting Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10 AM through Virgin Ticketing Box Office. Plus, you can enjoy free transportation if you purchase your tickets before May!

About the Baalbeck International Festival

The Baalbeck International Festival, founded in 1956, is the Middle East’s oldest and most prestigious cultural event. Held in the iconic Roman temples of Baalbeck, the festival has played a key role in promoting Lebanese culture, tourism, and heritage. It features performances from local, regional, and international artists, with notable Lebanese talents such as Fairouz and the Rahbani Brothers rising to fame through its platform.

Despite a 22-year hiatus due to the Lebanese Civil War, the festival resumed in 1997. It has since hosted global stars like Sting, Charles Aznavour, and Jean Michel Jarre. The festival continued its cultural mission through challenging times, including relocating performances during regional instability and adapting to the pandemic with online streaming.

The festival thrives as a symbol of Lebanon’s resilience, celebrating cultural diversity and artistic excellence while promoting peace and tourism.

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