Although August is drawing to a close, Lebanon’s end-of-summer festivals are not over yet.
From Keserwan and Metn to the Bekaa, Tripoli, and Beirut, musical, cultural, and entertainment events will continue over the coming days.
These festivals give Lebanese residents and visitors an extra chance to enjoy the summer atmosphere,
before gradually transitioning into the fall season. Below are the highlights of Lebanon’s 2026 festivals that are still on the late-summer calendar.
Lebanon’s Late-Summer Festivals Begin with Shannayir
Shannayir Festival 2026
First up, the Shannayir Festival returns under the theme “Journey” from August 29 to September 6. The program combines sports activities and nature walks,
and children’s activities, along with musical and comedy evenings.
The festival concludes with a village-style celebration featuring food, music, zajal, and Lebanese traditions.
📅 August 29–September 6
📍 Shannayir – Kesrouan
Al-Zalqa Festival – Shalhoub Building
The Zalka – Shalhoub Building Festival hosts four days of Street Festival events. The festival offers an entertaining atmosphere open to visitors of all ages.
📅 August 27–30
📍 Zalka – Metn
🎟️ Free admission
Beirut Spring Festival 2026
The Beirut Spring Festival also continues its new edition with a series of cultural and artistic performances spread across multiple venues.
The first phase takes place from August 24 to 29, before the festival returns with two additional rounds in September.
📅 August 24–29, September 15–20, and September 24–26
📍 Metropolis Cinema in Beirut, Alfred Tarazi Studio in Boucherie, Alba University in Sin el Fil, and Beit al-Fann in Tripoli
🎟️ Admission is free, but reservations are required
Hadshit Festivals for Summer 2026
The town of Hadshit in the Bsharri District is preparing to welcome visitors to a three-day summer festival.
The events bring together locals and visitors alike in a unique summer atmosphere.
📅 August 29–31
📍 Hadshit – Bsharri District
🎟️ Free admission
Lebanon’s 2026 Festivals for Car Enthusiasts
Beirut Motorsports Festival
Car and motorsports enthusiasts have a date with the Beirut Motorsports Festival,
which takes place in Sin el-Fil and features specialized events spanning three days.
📅 August 28–30
📍 Beirut Hall – Sin el Fil
🎟️ Admission by ticket
Dakouaneh Summer Festival 2026
Dakouana welcomes September with a four-day summer festival on Slav Al-Arid Street, featuring a range of events open to the public.
📅 September 3–6
📍 Slav Al-Arid Street – Dekwaneh
🎟️ Free admission
End-of-Summer Festivals Come to the Bekaa and Tripoli
Lake Qaraoun Festival
Street Festival heads to the Western Bekaa with a festival held on the shores of Lake Qaraoun, one of Lebanon’s most prominent natural destinations.
📅 September 4–6
📍 Lake Qaraoun – Western Bekaa
🎟️ Free admission
The 5th Ruman Music Festival
The city of Al-Mina in Tripoli is hosting the fifth edition of the Ruman Music Festival, a must-see event for lovers of music, culture, and the arts.
📅 September 4 and 5
📍 Stereo Kawalis – Al-Mina, Tripoli
🎟️ Admission by ticket
Lebanese Independent Film Festival (LIFF) 2026
The Lebanese Independent Film Festival returns with a new edition featuring a selection of independent films. It also offers audiences the chance to discover diverse cinematic experiences and new talent.
📅 September 4–13
📍 Cinema Al-Colisee – Hamra, Beirut
Al-Aqiba Festival
Finally, we wrap up the list with the Al-Aqiba Festival, in collaboration with Street Festival, where events will take place over three days in Kesrouan.
📅 September 11–13
📍 Al-Aqiba – Kesrouan
🎟️ Free admission
And so, the end of August doesn’t mean the end of parties and activities, as Lebanon’s end-of-summer festivals stretch into mid-September and beyond. Summer nights remain alive across various regions of Lebanon.
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