BEIRUT (Enmaeya News) - October 27, 2025

After a year-long pause caused by regional conflict, Beyrouth Livres concluded its third edition on Saturday, marking a vibrant return for Beirut’s literary and artistic scene.

Organized by the Institut Français du Liban, the festival ran from October 22 to 26, 2025, and brought together more than 80 authors from Lebanon, France, and other Francophone countries including Algeria, Canada, Belgium, Cameroon, Morocco, and Palestine. The event reaffirmed Beirut’s place as a center for cultural exchange and creativity.

Events were held across the city, from Mathaf to Clemenceau, featuring book readings, art exhibitions, performances, and film screenings.

One of the festival’s key moments was the National Reading Quarter Hour, during which people across Lebanon were invited to stop what they were doing and read for 15 minutes.

For the first time, Beirut also hosted the Albert Londres Prize, one of the top awards in French journalism, adding international weight to the festival.

The event’s return symbolizes Beirut’s resilience and its enduring role as a meeting point for art, culture, and freedom of expression in the region.