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'If it's a mainstream festival, maybe 10 per cent pay attention to the music,' says Kevin Parker
June 19 - 20
This month’s lineup features English comedians Jim Tavaré and Charlie Baker, and Canadian stand-up Tom Stade.
Venue: Various in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, see website for details
Tickets: AED 140
Promoter: The Laughter Factory, www.thelaughterfactory.com
June 21 - 22
The U.S. comics bring their joint stand-up tour to the U.A.E. The stars of Scary Movie and White Chicks will perform for one night only.
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai
Tickets: From AED 290
Promoter: Yak Entertainment, www.yakevents.com
June 21 - July 06
The festival, held in the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh, will include performances from French singer Michel Sardou on June 29, Ragheb Alama on June 30 and Mika on July 2.
Venue: Various, see website for details
Tickets: Various, see website for details
Promoter: Jounieh International Festival, www.jouniehinternationalfestival.com
June 22
The R&B singer continues his love affair with the Middle East with a show in Beirut.
Venue: Forum de Beyrouth, Beirut
Tickets: From LBP 60,000
Promoter: Poliakov, see www.ticketingboxoffice.com for details
June 22
Grammy Award-winning rapper and producer Busta Rhymes will be hosting Suga Saturday at Movida, as well as performing on the night.
Venue: Movida, Radisson Royal Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Tickets: Free entry
Promoter: Movida, www.movida-dubai.com
June 24
The Dubai-based rockers band close The Fridge's concert series.
Venue: The Fridge, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai
Tickets: AED 50, free for under 18s
Promoter: The Fridge, www.thefridgedubai.com
June 26 - 29
An elaborate stage show charting the history of South African music over time. Under African Skies will feature a live band and a troupe of vocalists performing hits from artists as diverse as Mango Groove and Paul Simon.
Venue: Madinat Theatre, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Tickets: AED 195
Promoter: Madinat Theatre, www.madinattheatre.com
June 28 - 29
The Disney band (and stars of their own TV show) bring their brand of educational music to audiences in the U.A.E.
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre
Tickets: From AED 100
Promoter: Done Events, www.doneevents.com
June 30 - July 27
The famed Lebanese festival returns with an expansive lineup. The 2013 edition includes Greek star Yanni, Finnish metalers Nightwish, Grammy Award-winner Cee Lo Green, Lana Del Rey, The Pet Shop Boys, a concert created by Ghadi and Oussama Rahbani, flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía, opera-Arabic fusion act Crazy Opera and German rock band Scorpions.
Venue: Various venues in Byblos, see website for details
Tickets: Various, see website for details
Promoter: Byblos International Festival, www.byblosfestival.org
June 30 - August 30
This year’s program includes performances from Grammy Award-winning soprano Renée Fleming, Lebanese singer Assi El Hallani, Marianne Faithful, jazz performer Eliane Elias and oud star Marcel Khalife.
Venue: Bacchus Temple and various, see website for details
Tickets: Various, see website for details
Promoter: Baalbeck International Festival, www.baalbeck.org.lb
