Beirut may be the nightlife capital  of Lebanon, but there is entertainment for the high-energy individual in other parts of Lebanon following a day of sight seeing or outdoor adventure.  For example, after a morning touring the ruins of Aanjar or Baalbeck, stop in at one of the Bekaa’s wineries for some food and wine tasting.  Increasingly, the wineries are catering to tourists, tempting them out of Beirut with live jazz on the weekends or yoga and other activities.  Tyre’s Al Fanar auberge and restaurant has an intriguing vaulted basement reminiscent of a Roman wine cellar or catacombs.  Converted into a pub, it is the perfect place to have a drink after an afternoon of sun and snorkeling.

In the summer, there are large festivals extending over several days or weeks in Baalbeck, Byblos, Beiteddine, and Tyre  headlining big name acts (both Lebanese and international performers).  The festivals create a lively atmosphere in the cities that host them. 

Summer is also a good time to try the nightlife on the coast, such as Jounieh, the beach town 21 km north of Beirut, and the Casino du Liban.  Broummana, a scenic hillside town with cafés, restaurants, and discos, located 23 km east of Beirut, is also humming on the weekends.  In winter, the ski resorts, such as Faraya Mzaar, accommodate the jet-set crowd.  

Smaller street festivals and religious events occur in various parts of the country throughout the year.  Wherever you go in Lebanon, there are likely to be restaurants and pubs with special music, ambiance, or hospitable owners with whom to enjoy the evening.

Search our Events Calendar to find performances, festivals, exhibitions, and other events throughout Lebanon.