Beirut Nights facts for kids
The Beirut Nights are exciting events that happen often in Beirut, Lebanon. These events usually take place during the summer. However, some festivals also happen in spring or fall. Many of these "nights" are held in the Beirut Central District. Other events might be in cool bars and clubs. Beirut is famous for its large crowds from all over the world who join in these events. Over the years, Beirut has hosted many concerts and shows. These include classical music, dance, theatre, opera, jazz, and modern world music.
Many theatre plays, like La Comédie Française, have been part of these events. Downtown Beirut often hosts events for young people. Meanwhile, the Byblos International Festival, the Baalbeck International Festival, and the Beiteddine Festival are known for classical performances in Lebanon.
The 2000 AFC Asian Cup was also held in Beirut. It took place at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium. This is the most famous stadium in the capital city. The National Museum of Beirut is the main archaeology museum in Lebanon. It displays ancient paintings, statues, and writings. The museum currently shows 1300 artifacts. These items date from prehistoric times to the Arab conquest.
What are the Beirut Nights?
Beirut Nights are a series of fun events. They include concerts, plays, and other performances. These events bring people together. They celebrate music, art, and culture in Beirut.
Where do Beirut Nights happen?
Many Beirut Nights events happen in the Beirut Central District. This area is a popular spot for festivals. Some events also take place in special venues. These venues include large exhibition centers and famous clubs.
Famous Performances at Beirut Nights
Many famous artists have performed in Beirut. These shows are a big part of the Beirut Nights experience. They attract fans from all over the world.
Fairuz's Special Concerts
After performing in many festivals, Lebanon's own Fairuz appeared in 1994. She sang in Martyrs' Square, Beirut for hundreds of fans. She returned to BIEL in December 2006. There, she gave a three-day performance.
Luciano Pavarotti's Charity Show
In 1999, Luciano Pavarotti performed a special concert. It was a charity event in Beirut. This show marked Lebanon's return to the world stage. It happened after the civil war. The concert was the biggest since the war ended. About 20,000 people attended. They came from many distant countries. This was his only concert in the Middle East.
Mariah Carey's First Arab World Concert
In 2004, Mariah Carey performed in the Arab world for the first time. She sang for thousands of cheering fans in Beirut. She performed her hit songs like "Butterfly", "Hero", and "Dreamlover". The Grammy-winning artist received loud cheers. She appeared on stage at an exhibition center. This center is on the Mediterranean seafront in downtown Beirut. The wives of the president and prime minister attended her 90-minute concert. It was her first show in the Middle East. The Beiteddine Festival Committee organized it.
Phil Collins' Charity Concert
Phil Collins visited Lebanon on November 5, 2005. He was part of a charity concert for children with cancer. The event was held at BIEL. All the money went to the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon. This center helps young people with cancer. They treat children regardless of their family's ability to pay. This concert was part of Phil Collins' "First Final Farewell Tour."
Tiësto's Exciting Shows
By the summer of 2005, Tiësto performed in Lebanon for the first time. Three hours into his show, he grabbed a Lebanese flag. He then jumped around the stage, waving it. This made the crowd very excited. Lebanon had waited a long time for Tiësto to perform. The excitement turned into joy as he played popular songs. These included "Adagio for Strings," "Traffic," and "Forever Today." Tiësto returned in the summer of 2007. He performed in Beirut and Byblos.
50 Cent and G-UNIT's Big Concert
On June 10, 2006, rapper 50 Cent and the G-UNIT performed. They held their first concert in the Arab world at the BIEL in the Beirut Central District. It was the biggest concert in Lebanon's history at that time. All tickets were sold out. The cheapest tickets cost 40 and 50 U.S. dollars. G-UNIT performed hits like "In Da Club", "Candy shop", and "Just A Lil Bit". The concert was a huge success. Thousands of people attended. The after-party was held at the Crystal night club in Beirut. Young Buck and DJ Whookid performed there.
David Guetta and Local Stars
On April 12, 2008, David Guetta came to Beirut at BIEL. Guetta appeared with his wife Cathy. He performed many hits like "Love Is Gone" and "The World Is Mine". That same year, a Lebanese company called Solidere organized free concerts. These shows featured local artists. They included Nawal Al Zoghbi, Nancy Ajram, Ragheb Alama, Massari, and new singers from shows like SuperStar and Star Academy Lebanon. These events happen at Martyrs' Square. This place is also known as "The Center of the Stars." Akon also joined the list on December 12 of the same year. He performed at BIEL.
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See also
- Beirut Central District
- Byblos
- Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center
