The inaugural event of “World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development” proclaimed by UNESCO will be celebrated on Monday 21st of May 2012 and shall be manifested in an International Flag Art Exhibition displaying the artworks of 40 international renowned artists who were the recipients of the 2008 Olympic Gold medal and the Olympic Torch at the Beijing Olympic Fine Arts competition in 2008 and shall be representing 40 countries respectively.


Open air exhibition until August 30, 2012.
For more info: 03-895035

Ongoing from May 24th to July 8th

06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Organized by Beirut Exhibition Center (Solidere), “shattered Sun” a sculpture exhibition by Anachar Basbous featuring 17 art pieces of metal and steel.

Zeytouneh Square (Behind Starco Building) in Beirut Central District.

For more info:
(05) 455454

Ongoing from June 14th to July 14th

18:00 - 21:30

Opening reception: Thursday June 14th 2012

The Exhibition will run until Saturday July 14th, 2012
12 artists; 6 Lebanese architects, 2 Lebanese  graphic designers, 2 Lebanese artists and 2 foreign designers - one Jordanian and one American, combined under one roof to showcase their new collection "just for men"

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The pieces were specially designed for this exhibition

Gemmayzeh, Pasteur street

Off Coral gas station

Antonios building, Ground floor

Telephone: +961 1 563236

Ongoing from June 27th to July 13th

Opening reception:

Ongoing from June 28th to August 18th

Beirut Art Center is proud to present Review, a solo exhibition by Khalil Rabah.The works presented in Review are the most recent outcomes of on-going projects that the artist has been working on for the past ten years.

Jisr El Wati - Off Corniche an Nahr. Building 13

Ongoing from June 28th to July 28th

This special photo exhibition sheds the light on the rich collection of the daring frontline photojournalist GÖKSIN SIPAHIOGLU.

SIPAHIOGLU founded the Paris-based Sipa press photo agency and is considered today as one of "the greatest photojournalists ever".

The photo exhibition will be open during the whole period of the Beiteddine Festival from June 28 to July 28.

Ongoing from June 28th to July 28th

This cultural event is an exceptional exhibition on the theme of freedom inspired by the dailies of the arab spring uprising; created by Samir Sayegh and curated by Saleh Barakat (gallery Agial).

The photo exhibition will be open during the whole period of the Beiteddine Festival from June 28 to July 28.

Ongoing from July 4th to July 28th

10:00 am - 07:00 pm

 Jean-Pierre Watchi is a Lebanese Artist.

His work on the image includes videos, photography, prints and special editions of
 prints.

 For more information: 01-868290

 Janine Rubeiz Gallery, General de Gaulle Ave., Raoucheh

Ongoing from July 5th to July 8th

Building on the success of the 2010 & 2011's editions, BEIRUT ART FAIR in Lebanon stands out as a leading platform for the promotion of contemporary art & design of the ME.NA.SA countries (Middle East, North Africa, South Asia).

The participating galleries of the two last editions of the fair allowed collectors, international professionals, and amateurs to discover the artistic wealth of an emerging market, that hasn’t stopped growing over the last three years.

Zucchero performed on the biggest international scenes and will give his last concert of his world tour in Baalbek. A show for all, where the sounds of guitars, soul choral, rhythm blues, classic songs along new ones will be sung to offer us a magical evening.

Event Tickets available at Virgin Megastore, all branches.
Tickets prices:
225.000 LBP – 180.000 LBP – 135.000 LBP – 90.000 LBP – 60.000 LBP

B.B. King has defined the blues for a worldwide audience. His concert in Byblos will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear his amazing voice and instantly recognizable guitar style.

Tickets will be available at Virgin Ticketing Box Office.

Prices : 75 000 LBP, 112 500 LBP, 150 000 LBP, 225 000 LBP