Lebanon’s 2026 budget has been approved, introducing a major crackdown on taxes for concerts, nightclubs, and entertainment events.

It’s Friday night, and Beirut’s terraces are packed. People stand with drinks in hand, chatting to unwind from the week.

With its sun-soaked beaches, pine-covered mountains and buzzing summer nightlife, Lebanon is hoping to once again become the playground of wealthy Gulf tourists. After years of strained relations, ...