The Baalbeck International Festival (FIB) is the oldest and the most prestigious festival in the Middle East.In 1955, a cultural association organized the first activities within the Roman Acropolis. After an interim (1975-1996), due to the Lebanese Civil War, the FIB came alive once again finding back its past glory with the top echelon of international, regional and local artists.Since August 2008 the FIB regained its place in the line of the most prestigious International Festivals.And in 1956 Camile Chamoun,then President of republic discovered Baalbeck International Festival that managed 12 benevolent members
The festival became one of the government’s institutions whose mission would patronize and encourage the country and touristic life.
with over more than 40,000 spectators each summer dramatic lighting and a unique historic setting background is provided for presentations.