FESTIVAL AL BUSTAN

Launched in 1994, this festival takes place at the Bustan Hotel in Beït Meri on the outskirts of Beirut. About thirty musical events are held mainly in the Emile Bustani auditorium, which has a capacity of more than 450 seats. Some concerts can also be held in Beirut at the American University and in churches across the country. Each year, it is organized around a specific theme. While classical music is of prime importance, the festival also offers opera, theatre, literature, dance, jazz and oriental music.