Ever since 1955, the Festival’s cultural activities have been organized within the Roman Acropolis. In 1956, the “Baalbeck International Festival” became an organization, supported by Camille Chamoun, then President of the Republic, whose mission was to promulgate the cultural and touristic life of the country.

The Baalbeck Festival has evolved into a major world cultural event celebrating classical music, dance, theatre, opera, and jazz as well as modern music from all continents.

After an interim, during the years of the Lebanese Civil War, the Festival has found its past glory. A cultural and touristic beacon, Baalbeck comes alive once again each summer with the top echelon of international, regional and local artists attracting over 40,000 spectators each summer.

For more info: http://www.baalbeck.org.lb