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IN ACTION EVENTS Takes the Lead with a Spectacular 2025 Edition
IN ACTION EVENTS Takes the Lead with a Spectacular 2025 Edition The iconic Byblos International Festival (BIF) has officially entered a bold new chapter under the visionary leadership of IN ACTION EVENTS, which is now responsible for the festival's organization, management, and production for the next three years. The 2025 edition opened with a bang: Guy Manoukian delivered an unforgettable concert with over 5,000 attendees, followed by international sensation Jason Derulo, who lit up Byblos with a spectacular show that had more than 5,000 young Lebanese dancing all night. And the journey isn't over yet — three magical nights are still ahead: • Lost Frequencies – August 8 • Slimane – August 9 • Naïka – August 10 This year's edition is more than just a festival — it's a production masterpiece: • A breathtaking stage and screen design • State-of-the-art sound and lighting • A warm and curated food court with a sunset view • A team that was everywhere: organized, efficient, and passionate Once again, IN ACTION EVENTS has worked a miracle, saving the festival and crafting something magical. This is not just a continuation — it's a reinvention.
LBCI
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- LBCI
Guy Manoukian is taking the stage at the Byblos International Festival! Grab your tickets 🎟 now
On August 5, Guy Manoukian is taking the stage at the Byblos International Festival! Grab your tickets 🎟 now at and don't miss out!
L'Orient-Le Jour
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Saida prepares for the 6th edition of its summer festival
The city of Saida is getting ready to organize the 6th edition of its summer tourist festival, which will take place from Aug. 6 to 9, reported L'Orient-Le Jour's correspondent in the region. Construction work has started on the quay at the old port of the city and along the ramparts of the Saida Castle, in preparation for the performances scheduled by the National Committee of Saida International Festivals. This festival, launched in 2016 and generally featuring a series of events spread out over time, was stopped for several years due to the economic crisis, COVID-19 and the war between Hezbollah and Israel, with only one edition held in 2023, during which Lebanese-Armenian pianist and composer Guy Manoukian performed. The program for this edition includes: August 6: A musical evening entitled "Rajini belhan jadid," in partnership with the National Higher Conservatory of Music Orchestra, conducted by composer Hiba Kawas, under the baton of maestro André Haj, with the participation of singer Ghassan Saliba. August 7: Concert by superstar Nancy Ajram, making her second appearance at the Saida festival. August 8: Instrumental evening with the group Ayyam al-Lira. August 9: Closing with a concert by the great musician Marcel Khalifeh, whose song "Ya Bahrieh Heila Heila" has become an anthem engraved in the collective memory and among generations of activists. A few days before the opening, the committee chairwoman, Nadine Kaain, and her members were overseeing preparations at the site on the quay of the old port, in coordination with the port administration. The work includes cleaning the quay (with the NTCC company), removing rocks and machinery (with maritime agents Tiriaki, Beshasha and Rano), as well as leveling the ground (with the Denesh company), the organizers said. The next steps will include installing the stage and bleachers, which can accommodate more than 2,000 spectators each night.
L'Orient-Le Jour
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Lebanon, UAE, KSA, Jordan... Our selection of cultural events to attend this weekend
When every weekend blurs into a never-ending scroll of flyers, exhibitions, and underground gigs, having too many options can feel a lot like having none. That's where we come in. Starting today, L'Orient Today is teaming up with The MYM Agenda to guide you through the fray. Every Thursday, we'll handpick the cultural happenings across the Middle East that are actually worth your time, whether it's a Beirut book launch, a rooftop concert in Amman, or an experimental film screening in Tunis. Consider this your weekly shortcut to what matters in the region's buzzing cultural scene. Starting Thursday, the city of Ehden (in Zgharta) kicks off its annual "Ehdeniyat International Festival," giving everyone a chance to run away from the sweltering Beirut heat and take refuge in North Lebanon's evergreen mountains. Famed pianist Guy Manoukian will be there to christen weeks of performances by local and international artists like Abeer Nehme and our moms' favorite, Kadim al-Sahir. You have until August to catch Caracalla's rendition of 'One Thousand and One Nights,' a story as iconic as the dance crew on stage. Known for their ruthless attention to detail and commitment to perfection, their dancing promises to transport you through each tale's endless twists and turns. Catch them at Theatre Caracalla, Horsh Tabet. For tickets and details, click here. This weekend in Al Quoz, Dubai, Ayyam Gallery's multimedia exhibition "Wavering Hope" continues to explore the different facets of Syrians' collective trauma. How do 14 years of civil war and decades of cruel rulers impact a people? And in the aftermath of conflict, is there space for hope? The 12 artists on display try to answer these questions and make space for optimism, no matter how fragile. For details, click here. In the same neighborhood, artist Nazgol Ansarinia is bringing you the streets of Tehran with her exhibition "Instruments of Viewing and Obscurity" at Green Art Gallery. Ansarinia zooms in on Iran's urban sprawl and Brutalist architecture, turning them into points of departure through which to question state and social control, in a world where the house is an extension of the body and the window that of the eye. This month, Ithra, known as the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dhahran, is hosting its annual July festival, offering a program packed with something for every age and interest. When it's too hot to do anything else, skip the beach and catch the children's activities this week, or pick up a chessboard, paintbrush, or calligraphy pen to create your own fun. Check the full program here. If Ithra's too much of a drive, Al-Ula in Medina Province is offering an equally immersive experience of exhibitions, shows and activities sprinkled around the city, so you never run out of things to do. And if somehow nothing entices you, strolling through the larger-than-life naturally formed sculptures in the desert landscape would be enough to keep you occupied. Check the full program here. This weekend, painter Laila Shaw's "Voices from Gaza" continues to take center stage as part of the artist's reflections on her homeland's violent destruction. Shaw invites us to walk along the walls of Gaza, through layers of graffiti, political slogans and symbols of resistance, building a landscape of resistance as emotional as it is visual. What once represented the cornerstones of where she lived are now being used as calls against erasure and exile. The exhibition is on display at the Contemporary Art Platform, Shuwaikh Industrial, Kuwait. For details, click here. In its first weekend at Orfali Art Center in Amman, Jordan, painters Ashtar Nasralla and Hiba al-Lami explore people's connections with each other and nature, and how the two are often interchangeable. Though the paintings are faceless, they still lure you in to feel the bond of the figures standing behind the blue and green trees; a feeling both experimental and human. Cairo's landmark Mashrabia Gallery is welcoming back artists, new and old, who have shaped its journey and turned it into a hub for local contemporary art. Their exhibition is not a retrospective but rather a new beginning in a genre that is always evolving.
Time Out Dubai
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
The Theater reimagines its iconic show LIFE for a blazing summer run
When it comes to dramatic evenings out in Dubai, The Theater sure knows how to do it the best. This summer, The Theater is turning up the heat with a twist on their signature show LIFE with FEEL THE HEAT – LIFE Summer Edition. It's a seasonal spin on LIFE: a Theatrical Journey Through Existence, the bold production that's made The Theater one of Dubai's top spots for dinner and a show. And just like the original, this summer edition isn't here to play it safe. Expect jaw-dropping choreography, powerhouse vocals and those gravity-defying acrobatics they do so well. Of course, it wouldn't be The Theater without those signature immersive moments that blur the line between what's happening on stage and what's happening around you. It's glitzy, dramatic, packed with surprises and we love it. Lebanese musician and composer Guy Manoukian, the ever-magnetic maestro, sets the tone for every twist and turn of the story beautifully with the live music. Alongside him is Maria Khomenko, bringing an electric energy that fills the stage and spills into every corner of the room. The space itself adds to the drama – with its lush velvet curtains, rich red interiors and mood-lit tables, stepping into The Theater feels like walking into another world. There are two ways to enjoy The Theater's dining options – one is to have a curated dinner and the second is to chill in the lounge with something cool in hand. Either way, you're well taken care of with dishes that are plated like works of art, made with premium ingredients and served with a side of performance. If you love being wowed by talent on the stage, take out your diaries and block out a date for a visit. Book your dinner show: To know more:
