11 July - Karima Skalli, a tribute to Asmahan - 20:30

I don't imitate Asmahan, I try to continue her voyage, says the Moroccan Diva about her astonishing ability to sing Asmahan's repertoire.

15 July - Branford Marsalis Jazz Quartet - 20:00

The world renowned saxophonist is a three-time Grammy winner. They are one of the leading ensembles of the past two decades. Brandford has performed and recorded with Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins.

19 July - Gilberto Gil & his Banda Larga - 20:00

As Brazil's Minister of Culture he brings to the world the heart and soul of the rich music in Brazil.

23-24-25 July - Esquina Carlos Gardel Tango Tour - 20:00

Sensational Tango Directly from Argentina, the real tango experience as created by legendary icon Carlos Gardel, Who took tango from the streets of Buenos Aires to the stages of the world.

27 July - Mika in collaboration with Baalbeck Festival and NRJ - 20.00

At last, Mika is on this year for a solo concert in Beirut. Both astonishing musical and profoundly thoughtful, his tunes combine a heady euphoric rush with darker unexpected elements: daytime melodramas and night-time tales of love, loss, abandonment, hope and happiness.

1st August - Kazem As Saher - 20:30

Kazem As Saher is the top-selling singer in the Arab world today, both in terms of recordings and concert ticket sales. His music is rich with the melodies, rhythms, and complex sonic textures of Arabic classical music, but at the same time, his compositions are strikingly contemporary, and his superb voice and good looks have helped to make him a pop icon throughout the Arabian Gulf, the Middle East and beyond.

9 August - Magida El Roumi - 20:30

On popular demand, Magida el Roumi joins us for a very special evening. Magida El Roumi isn't just a vocalist; a sing isn't just words and beautiful harmony, for her, but more of a human message to be conveyed.

12 August - Double concert
Matteo - Countertenor
Nassib Ahmadieh - Cellist
20:30

Born in Beirut, Matteo is an exceptional Countertenor. He is praised for his combination of high pitch and power. Matteo's soprano like voice has the strength of a tenor with a tremendous emotional impact. In Beiteddine, his repertoire will include works by Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi.Nassib Ahmadieh is a cello virtuoso who is a member of the Divan Orchestra created and directed by Maestro Daniel Barenboim in 1998, with the late Palestinian academic Edwars Said, to promote peace in the Middle East.

For more information: beiteddine.org Tel: 961 1 373 430 - 961 1 37 34 40