The Byblos International Festival brings together some of the most talented performers, singers, and musicians in Lebanon. In a country that truly treasures perfuming arts with previous festivals that hosted the likes of John Legend, Marcel Khalife, Lana Del Rey, Kadim El Sahir, B.B. King, and many more talents reigning from the Arab world and abroad.
Lebanon’s renowned performer Carole Samaha will open the festival on July 15th just in time to sing the new tunes from her 2016 ‘Zekrayati.’ Samaha’s performance is expected to be a massive show with a chorus, musicians, and dancers. Along with regional talents, Byblos will host international international musical icons including Brazil’s very own, Toquinho & Maria Creuza and the French Maxime le Forestier.
The most sensual saxophonist of our time, Kenny G will take the Byblos stage on July 21st to play some of the most classic jazz hits of the 80s. Jamaican native and 80s bond girl, Grace Jones will bring her iconic femme fatal vocals to the festival on July 24th.
A regional favorite, Opera Hishik Bishik will take the stage on July 31st to put on their popular interpretation of classic Egyptian cabaret. The most epic Arab band of our generation, Mashrou' Leila, will rock Byblos and continue to rock the Arab world on August 5th. Closing out the festival on August 9th, will be our favorite chandelier swinger…Sia! Byblos International Festival is one of the most epic and internationally loved festivals in the region, be sure to get your singing on and not miss it!
By Samar Marwan
