Festivals

Tbilisoba

Season or date: Last weekend of October

City''s largest harvest and performing arts festival celebrating Tbilisi''s founding.

Rtveli (Wine Harvest Festival)

Season or date: Late September to October

Traditional event in Kakheti region celebrating grape picking and new wine.

New Wine Festival

Season or date: Second Saturday of May

National wineries gather in capital serving new vintages.

Independence Day Military Parade

Season or date: May 26

National event and civic carnival in Tbilisi center.

Alaverdioba

Season or date: August 28

Religious and folk festival in western Samegrelo celebrating Dormition of the Theotokos.

Batumi Jazz Festival

Season or date: July

International jazz festival held along Black Sea coast.

Kutaisi Arts Festival

Season or date: September

Music, dance, and craft markets in ancient city Kutaisi.

Sighnaghi Love Fest

Season or date: February 14

Valentine''s event held in town of love Sighnaghi.

Public holidays

  • New Year''s Day
  • Orthodox Christmas (January 7)
  • Mother''s Day (March 3)
  • International Women''s Day (March 8)
  • National Unity Day (April 9)
  • Independence Day (May 26)
  • St. George''s Day (November 23)