Museums and galleries
Matignon Gallery
AUB Museum
Hamra District (http://ddc.aub.edu.lb/pro...) Archeology and History, the Middle East's oldest museum. Rue. Bliss Rue. 33, Hamra,01340549. Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00, closed holidays.
Atelier Camille Allam Beirut
Gallery and studio of painter sculptor and musician Camille Allam
Beirut was once the self-proclaimed "Paris of the Middle East". It still has an outdoor cafe culture, and European architecture can be found everywhere. Many Beirutis as well as other Lebanese speak French and/or English, to varying degrees, along with Arabic.
Each district has its own sights and places to visit. The following listings are just some highlights of things that you really should see if you can during your visit to Beirut. The complete listings are found on each individual district page.
festivals & events
Events
To stay up to date on Beirut's nightlife scene, visit any Virgin Megastores branch to ask about any upcoming events. Many live concerts are held throughout the year with international musicians and DJ's. Beirut has hosted some of the worldâs biggest names in Dance music such as Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto, Above and Beyond, Bob Sinclar, Hernan Cattaneo, James Zabiela, Cosmic Gate, Paul Van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Nick Warren, Anthony Pappa, Sasha, John Digweed, Danny Howells, Steve Lawler and others. Alternatively keep an ear out for the radio or on underground party websites:
NRJ 99 FM (http://www.nrjlebanon.com/)
Mix FM 104.4 (http://www.mixfm.com.lb)
We Run Beirut (http://www.werunbeirut.com) (http://www.facebook.com/w...)
Beirut International Film Festival
(http://www.beirutfilmfoun...). Held annually in October, the Beirut Film Festival exhibits films from all over the middle east, usually in either Arabic or French. The films vary enormously and some can be intensely political.Beirut International Jazz Festival
(http://www.bijf.radioonev...). Held annually during the month of July over a period of four days, some of the greatest international jazz artists as well as musicians from around Lebanon play some quality music near the Beirut marina.Festival du cinéma francophone
(http://20mars.francophoni...), Held between the month of march and April over a period of two weeks, films are in French. Cinéma Métropolis - Masrah Al Madina, Beirut, tel: 00961 1 293 212.One Big Sunday
Beach party with live DJs held every Sunday during the summer months in various resorts and beaches, organised by Mix FM (http://www.mixfm.com.lb/).Bacardi Night
Annual festival held during the summer with some of the hottest DJs and bands from around the world, organised by Mix FM (http://www.mixfm.com.lb/). (http://www.planetjes.com/...)