The Baalbek International Festival is the most ancient and impressive event to take place in the Lebanese cultural events. Since its foundation in the early 50's by the Lebanese President Chamoun during his mandate, it has lured thousands of spectators from around the world to attend this occasion. The Baalbeck International Festival program for the year 2008 is the following:

Astrid Hadad august 2, 2008
On Saturday the 2nd of August 2008, The Mexican Post Modern Diva Astrid Hadad will be performing "Bizzare" where she will be acting all feminine features in her show.

HASMIK PAPIAN August 9, 2008
The heavenly magical voice of Hasmik Papian will mesmerize the temples of Baalbeck on Saturday August 9 2008 accompanied by Avo Kouyoumdjian on the piano. Hasmik Papian is one of the most famous lyrical-dramatic sopranos worldwide and she is widely respected by the international press for her inspirational music. 

TANIA MARIA QUARTET August 16, 2008
The legendary Brazilian singer, pianist, and composer from Brazil will be voicing her moving music Saturday august the 16th in Baalbeck International Festival. Her serious voice, her attractive piano play, and her smart celestial beats will engulf your senses and capture you to make it an unforgettable evening.

WARDA AL JAZAYRIA, August 21, 2008
After her successful concert in 2005, the all time Arab Diva Warda al Jazayria comes back this summer to enchant the Baalbeck Temples with her marvelous voice and beautiful beats.

ABDEL RAHMAN EL BACHA August 23, 2008
The Lebanese leading classical pianist Abdel Rahman El Bacha will be playing on Saturday August 23, 2008 works from Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel,T. el Bacha and Albeniz.