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Saturday June 20, 20:30
Loreena McKennitt
Canadian world music icon Loreena McKennitt has it all: songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, her lyrical voice and charismatic presence have created a unique genre, revisiting Celtic music with Arabic and Spanish rhythms.
Monday July 6, 20:30
Keane
One of England’s hottest and most acclaimed young rock bands, Keane’s first middle eastern appearance at Byblos will feature all popular hits like “Everybody’s Changing”, “Somewhere Only We Know” and “Is It Any Wonder?”, along with songs from their praised new album “Perfect Symmetry”.
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From Tuesday July 14 to Saturday July 18, 20:30
Grease The Musical
Since its creation in 1972, “Grease The Musical” has performed non stop in London, Broadway and Las Vegas.Recently voted N°1 musical of all times, Grease The Musical, with the original London superproduction, is the ultimate family show with the feel-good mood of the fifties and a brilliant collection of timeless songs.
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Sunday July 19, 20:30
Jethro Tull
Ian Anderson, rock flutist, brilliant composer and extravagant showman, founded Jethro Tull in 1968.Jethro Tull soon acquired a worldwide cult status, creating classic masterpieces such as “Aqualung”, “Thick as a Brick” or Anderson’s reinterpretation on flute of Bach’s “Bourée”. All of these will be performed at Byblos to a rock audience ranging from 15 till 65.
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Tuesday July 21, 20:30
Mísia
The new voice of Portuguese fado takes Amalia Rodriguez musical heritage to new heights, adding her own modern and electric touch.This superb singer will interpret a selection of great fado classics as well as pop covers ranging from Dalida to Johnny Cash.“Mísia drawing tears in any language.” Johanna Keller, New York Times.
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Thursday July 23, 20:00
Gonzales - CocoRosie - Y.A.S
Our "Coup de Cœur" Night
20:00 Gonzales (Solo Piano) He was due to play Byblos in summer 2006. This outstanding, provocative performer will play his “Solo Piano” pieces, reminiscent of the work of Erik Satie and Keith Jarrett.
21:30 CocoRosie (Electronic Folk)Founded in New York by the Casady sisters, CocoRosie mixes folk ballads with electronic rhythms, creating a truly innovative and sensual sound.
23:00 Y.A.S (Arabic Techno Pop)Yasmine Hamdan, ex-singer of “Soap Kills”, is back to Lebanon with a new album “Arabology”, produced by Mirwais, Madonna’s sound producer. Having received critical acclaim all over Europe, Y.A.S will face the Byblos public for a long awaited show.
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From Saturday August 8 to Wednesday August 12, 20:30
Saif 840, by Mansour Rahbani
Historical epic musical play by Mansour RahbaniWritten and composed by Mansour RahbaniDirected by Marwan RahbaniCo-Composed and orchestrated byElias, Marwan, Ghady and Oussama RahbaniCo-produced by Byblos International Festivaland Marwan, Ghady and Oussama RahbaniStarring Ghassan Saliba, Antoine Kerbage and Hiba Tawaji

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