Grand Factory

Grand Factory is a large converted industrial warehouse in the Karantina district of Beirut, Lebanon, used for club nights, concerts and festivals. The scale of the space sets it apart from the city's smaller bars: high ceilings, an open floor and a stage-style setup suit both DJ sets and live performances. The crowd varies with the event, ranging from young Beirut clubbers and students at electronic nights to wider audiences at concerts, and the atmosphere is informal and music-driven. Dress is casual and practical, with comfortable shoes recommended for long nights on a warehouse floor. The programme is mostly electronic music, live acts and DJ nights, and the lineup is announced event by event rather than on a fixed weekly schedule. Hours depend on the event, with doors typically opening in the evening and the main acts later at night; weeknights are often closed unless a show is scheduled, while Fridays and Saturdays are the likeliest dates for large events. Drinks are served from bars inside the venue and follow a standard format of beer, spirits with mixers and simple cocktails, with prices that reflect event pricing. Entry is ticketed for most events, and the price varies with the artist and format, so tickets are best bought in advance through the organiser. Reservations and tables are generally limited to specific events and ticket tiers, and any bottle service depends on the organiser. As Karantina is an industrial area with limited late-night public transport, visitors usually travel by Uber, Bolt or taxi arranged beforehand. Visitors should carry some US dollars for incidentals, bring identification, and check the event listing before heading out, since the venue does not run on a regular nightly schedule.