Festival International Al Bustan

مهرجان البستان الدولي

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MusicBeit Mery/Al Bustan
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration27 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWhat sets Al Bustan apart from Lebanon's
Language["ar"]Currency: LBP
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Festival International Al Bustan in Beit Mery/Al Bustan

Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Performing Arts, founded by Myrna Bustani after Lebanon's civil war, runs each year across roughly five weeks in February and March in Beit Mery. Around 18 performances span chamber music, opera, orchestral concerts, and dance, drawing international musicians alongside Lebanese artists, making it the country's first major classical music festival.

Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Performing Arts was founded by Myrna Bustani as a deliberate act of cultural revival following seventeen years of Lebanese civil war, positioning classical music and the performing arts as a statement of national renewal rather than pure entertainment.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets Al Bustan apart from Lebanon's summer festival calendar is both its founding purpose and its timing: established explicitly as an act of post-civil-war cultural revival by Myrna Bustani, it runs in the cooler months of February and March rather than the summer window used by festivals like Beiteddine, giving Lebanon's classical music season its own dedicated slot

02

The mystery stays covered

Its educational component, artist meetings, drama workshops, dance masterclasses, and lectures, extends the festival beyond performance into training, reflecting a founding mission focused on rebuilding cultural infrastructure rather than only staging concerts for an existing audience

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Pairing visiting international musicians with Lebanese artists on the same program or in joint workshops has remained a consistent feature since the festival's founding

Water and renewal

Living ritual

reflecting its original mission of cultural exchange and revival

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Festival International Al Bustan is easier when the venue, route and way back from Beit Mery/Al Bustan are chosen before the day starts.

What to wear

Smart or formal attire suits most performances, particularly opera and orchestral concerts, reflecting the festival's identity as Lebanon's flagship classical music event.

Safety

At Festival International Al Bustan, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Beit Mery/Al Bustan.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["ar"] · LBP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.89 N, 35.50 EOpen in Google Maps

Beit Mery/Al Bustan, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon

Nearest airportBEY — Beirut Rafic Hariri
TransportFestival International Al Bustan is easier when the venue, route and way back from Beit Mery/Al Bustan are chosen before the day starts.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Beit Mery/Al Bustan.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival International Al Bustan?

Festival International Al Bustan is listed for Past edition: 24 February–22 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival International Al Bustan take place?

The festival is listed in Beit Mery/Al Bustan, Lebanon. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

27 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Beit Mery/Al Bustan, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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