Cedars International Festival

مهرجان الأرز الدولي

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Nature & SeasonCedars
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
CrowdMediumAbout 50,000 people
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsFew festival settings anywhere match
Language["ar"]Currency: LBP
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Cedars International Festival in Cedars

The Cedars International Festival, launched in 1964, stages summer performances directly inside the Cedars of God forest above Bcharre in North Lebanon, mixing traditional Lebanese folk music, dabke, and contemporary theater against a backdrop of centuries-old cedar trees. The festival has gone through periods of dormancy tied to Lebanon's conflicts, with a closely covered revival reopening in July 2025.

The Cedars International Festival stages its performances inside the Cedars of God forest, the ancient stand of Lebanon cedars above Bcharre in North Lebanon that has drawn pilgrims and travelers for centuries and that UNESCO now protects as a World Heritage Site.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few festival settings anywhere match performing inside a UNESCO-protected ancient forest, and that is precisely the Cedars International Festival's defining feature, staging concerts and dance among cedar trees that predate most of recorded Lebanese history

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival's history of dormancy and revival, most recently reopening in July 2025 after a long hiatus, has given each returning edition an emotionally charged, almost commemorative character in press coverage, framed as a statement about Lebanese cultural continuity as much as an entertainment event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Traditional Lebanese folk music and dabke dance remain recurring features of festival programming

Water and renewal

Living ritual

tying the event to the country's broader mountain cultural heritage rather than presenting purely contemporary content

The sacred route

Living ritual

The festival's pattern of reviving after periods of dormancy has itself become part of its identity

The local code

Living ritual

with each reopening treated in Lebanese media as a symbolic act of cultural endurance

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use Chouf Cedars transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Warm layers are essential even in summer, since the Cedars sit at high altitude in Mount Lebanon and evenings turn genuinely cold after sunset. Sturdy, comfortable shoes help for navigating...

Safety

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

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Cedars you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

["ar"] · LBP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.24 N, 36.05 EOpen in Google Maps

Cedars, North Lebanon, Lebanon

Nearest airportBEY — Beirut Rafic Hariri
TransportUse Chouf Cedars transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Cedars you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Cedars via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Cedars, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearWarm layers are essential even in summer, since the Cedars sit at high altitude in Mount Lebanon and evenings turn genuinely cold after sunset. Sturdy, comfortable shoes help for navigating the forest paths leading to and around the performance area.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Lebanon and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cedars International Festival?

Cedars International Festival is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cedars International Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Cedars, Lebanon. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Cedars, North Lebanon, Lebanon

How big is it?

Medium: 50000

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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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