The Houston Lebanese Festival is heading back to Midtown Park for its 8th annual run, with two full days of Lebanese food, music and dabke dancing set for Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18. Gates open at noon and festivities stretch until 10 p.m. both days at 2811 Travis St. in Houston.
According to alcchouston.org, the official site run by the American Lebanese Cultural Center, general admission costs $25, though attendees can get in for $10 if they purchase tickets on-site before 4 p.m. each day. Kids under 10 get in free, but organizers note there is no re-entry once guests leave the grounds. Tickets can also be purchased online ahead of time, per the same listing.
As CW39 Houston reports, the weekend will showcase Lebanese food, music and cultural traditions alongside food vendors, family activities and performances from local singers, musicians and dabke dance groups. The station notes vendors will sell Lebanese cuisine, Mediterranean food, sweets, coffee, jewelry, clothing, artwork and other merchandise throughout the festival grounds.
Concerts Both Nights, Headlined by Fares Karam
Music concerts are planned for both Saturday and Sunday this year, organizers say via the festival's official site. The stage comes alive with local singers, musicians and dabke troupes performing throughout the afternoon, leading into headline performances each night, according to the station's report.
The 2026 lineup includes Lebanese singers Fares Karam and Hisham El Hajj along with comedian Abbas Jaafar, per CW39. The outlet adds that the festival offers concert viewing in Zone C.
VIP Seating and Parking Logistics
For those who want guaranteed seats, VIP chairs cost $150 per night or $270 for both nights, according to the official festival listing. VIP access begins at 5 p.m. each night, and those seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, the station notes.
Nearby parking lots are expected to charge one-time fees of $15 to $20, and organizers are recommending that drivers follow posted festival parking signs, per the same account. CW39 also reports that organizers suggest checking navigation apps ahead of time for possible street closures around Midtown Park.
A Festival Rooted in Cultural Exchange
The Houston Lebanese Festival's 2026 edition is its eighth annual event. It is organized by the American Lebanese Cultural Center, which the station's report says works to preserve Lebanese heritage and encourage cultural exchange in Houston. Festival organizers describe the event as the largest Lebanese festival in North America, per the official website.
