Highlights from the Beirut Holidays 2019 festival – in pictures

The musical extravaganza is taking place down on the Beirut Waterfront in the Lebanese capital

Lebanese pianist, composer and playwright Ziad Rahbani performs during the Beirut Holidays 2019 Festival at the Beirut Waterfront. AFP

Ziad Rahbani greets the audience during his concert. EPA

Egyptian singer Doaa El-Subaie, accompanied Ziad Rahbani during his Beirut Holidays 2019 Festival performance. EPA

American singer, composer and actress Lisa Simone, accompanied Lebanese pianist Hani Siblini on stage. EPA

Ziad Rahbani's concert took place on July 19 2019 at Beirut Waterfront in the Lebanese capital. AFP

Previously, Wael Kfoury and Nassif Zeytoun played on July 11 and 14, respectively. There was also an 80s music retrospective on July 15, with Ziad Rahbani (pictured) playing on July 19. AFP

Doaa El-Subaie on stage with Ziad Rahbani. EPA

Lisa Simone is known for being an American singer, composer and actress. AFP

Throughout July, some of the biggest acts in Lebanon are performing on the Beirut Waterfront, as part of the Beirut Holidays 2019 festival.

The music kicked off on July 11 with a live performance by Wael Kfoury and continued on July 14 with Nassif Zeytoun and an '80s music night on July 17.

The entertainment was amped up on July 19 as Lebanese composer and pianist, Ziad Rahbani, took to the stage.

Click though the gallery above to see the highlights of Ziad Rahbani at the Beirut Holidays 2019 festival.

Still to come are Yanni, who is performing at the Waterfront on July 23 and Elissa, who will be taking to the stage on July 26. Tickets are still available, for more information visit ticketingboxoffice.com.

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