Festival weekend planner
Vinifest Beirut — a 3-day weekend in Lebanon
8–10 October 2026. Beirut, Lebanon.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Beirut
Land at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Vinifest Beirut
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Château Musar and Château Ksara dominate tastings, so skip their crowded booths and hunt for Kefraya's older vintages and Wardy's Carignan—underrated producers showing serious depth. The Hippodrome's back sections host smaller winery booths with less foot traffic and more genuine winemaker conversation.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Lebanon
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.
Where to stay
Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.
- Hotels in Beirut
Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.
- 4–5 star options near Beirut
Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.
- Apartments in Beirut
Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.
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One winery worth a detour
Château Musar
WTG pickWine made through decades of war and hardship in Lebanon — Château Musar is not just a winery but a testament to the unbreakable spirit of winemaking.
- Address
- Ghazir, Keserwan, Lebanon
- Appointment
- by-arrangement
- Tasting price
- USD 20 · Tour and tasting of 4 wines
- Website
- Visit
Practical
- Nearest airport
- Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
- Festival site
- Visit official site
Insider tip
Château Musar and Château Ksara dominate tastings, so skip their crowded booths and hunt for Kefraya's older vintages and Wardy's Carignan—underrated producers showing serious depth. The Hippodrome's back sections host smaller winery booths with less foot traffic and more genuine winemaker conversation.
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