AEGIS FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO 7,000 CAPACITY AS MUSIC TOURISM RETURNS TO LEBANON

Aegis Festival has revealed dates for its fourth edition in Arnaaoun Village in Batroun, Lebanon, from 10–12 July 2026, expanding to 7,000 attendees with refocused attention on delivering an experience that places its community at the heart of its actions. Set in the hills overlooking the Batroun coastline, the weekend unfolds across four stages: Main Stage, Cliffside and a Beatport-curated discovery space in Arnaaoun across Days 1 and 2, followed by a closing beachfront chapter at Soult Beach on Day 3. For 2026, Aegis deepens its lived-gathering philosophy and heads deliberately towards an underground musical direction, setting itself apart from headline-driven electronic events. The lineup will feature an intentional mix between local, regional and international acts, building on previous editions that have included artists like Binh, DJ Masda, Eli Verveine, Fumiya Tanaka and Dyed Soundorom.

Embedded into the experience are regional collaborators' wellness sessions, art installations and a pop-up marketplace featuring Lebanese fashion brands and food, encouraging cultural exploration alongside the dancefloor. Accommodation options on and off-site allow guests to experience the festival at their own pace, reinforcing its sense of community rather than congestion. The setting remains central to the experience, with mountain landscapes, sea views and rich local heritage shaping a distinctly immersive environment for music. Aegis Festival 2026 remains rooted in the belief that music brings people together like nothing else, all in the culturally rich country of Lebanon, building on Lebanon's renewed cultural momentum.

Aegis Festival | 10–12 July | Arnaaoun Village, Batroun, Lebanon

Early bird tickets from $90: aegisfestival.com