The Beirut Spring Festival was created in 2009 by the Samir Kassir Foundation to commemorate his assassination, and was inspired by one of the last articles written by him.
This year’s version of te festival starts on May 26th and will last for five days, featuring several artisits at different venues around Beirut, and below is the festival program.
- May 26: Tania Saleh in concert at Samir Kassir square
- May 27/28: Scorched by Wajdi Mouawad at Al Madina theater
- May 29: Corss encounter with Wajdi Mouawad and Paul Chaoul at Bank Audi headquarters in Downtown
- May 29: The Sentinel at The Roman Baths in Downtown
- May 30/31: Alone at Monnot theater
For more information you can check Beirut Spring Festival’s website or Facebook page.