Music Festivals in Georgia
Georgia has developed a vibrant and diverse music festival scene over the past decade, attracting both local audiences and international visitors. During the summer months, festivals take place across the country – from vineyards and historic estates to mountain resorts and the Black Sea coast. The program ranges widely, including classical music, jazz, electronic, rock, and folk traditions. Well-known events such as the Tsinandali Festival celebrate classical music in a unique wine estate setting, while the Black Sea Jazz Festival in Batumi brings world-class jazz artists to the coast. Contemporary culture is represented by electronic music gatherings and alternative festivals around Tbilisi and beyond. Many of these events are held in scenic outdoor locations, making them an appealing addition to a road trip through Georgia, especially for travelers exploring the country independently.
Electronic / Rock Music Festivals
Tbilisi Open Air
Location: Tbilisi (Lisi Wonderland area near Lisi Lake)
Dates: usually late May or mid-June
The largest music festival in the Caucasus, Tbilisi Open Air features a mix of rock, indie, and electronic music across several outdoor stages. It attracts major international artists and thousands of visitors each year.
Although not purely electronic, it includes techno, house, and electronic acts alongside live bands.
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4GB Festival
Location: formerly Saguramo Space exploration facility (near Tbilisi), currently changing venues.
Dates: usually May
One of Georgia’s best-known electronic music events, 4GB Festival was launched in 2011 and is dedicated to Georgian DJ pioneer Gio Bakanidze. The open-air festival brings together international and local electronic artists in a scenic setting near the forests of Saguramo
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Komorebi
Location: usually near Poti (Golden Lake), Samegrelo region, western Georgia
Dates: typically early August (31Jul-03Aug 2026)
Komorebi Festival is a boutique electronic music festival known for its underground techno and house lineup and scenic outdoor locations. The event brings together Georgian and international DJs for three days of music, art, and camping in nature.
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eZo Festival
Location: Mtatsminda hills, Tbilisi (2025 and upcoming 2026 was/will be held at different venue)
Dates: usually June (3-day event)
eZo Festival was one of Georgia’s most beloved boutique electronic music festivals, held in a forested
area overlooking Tbilisi. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and creative community, the festival combined underground electronic music, art installations, and nature.
Highlights:
- Focus on house, techno, and underground electronic music
- Hosted local and international DJs in an intimate outdoor setting
- Included art performances, installations, and community spaces
- Famous for its DIY forest stages and sunrise DJ sets
For about a decade, eZo became a key gathering for Georgia’s electronic music scene and helped strengthen Tbilisi’s reputation as a creative nightlife destination.
After around 10 years of events, the festival held its officially final edition in June 2025 due to land-use changes affecting the festival grounds.
But that decision has been changed and it will be held again in summer of 2026.
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TKESHI
New Media Art & Diverse Music Festival
TKESHI started in 2020 as a series of events and gradually evolved into a full-scale new media art and experimental music festival. It was originally held in a unique location — a pine forest near Kojori, just outside Tbilisi — where the festival hosted around 70 Georgian and international artists over the years. The program included audiovisual performances, installations, and various public activities.
In 2025, however, TKESHI — like several other open-air cultural initiatives — was not granted permission by Tbilisi City Hall to hold the event at its usual forest location, reportedly due to safety concerns. Although preparations for the 2025 edition had begun a year earlier, the political instability that intensified in late 2024 created uncertainty about whether the festival would take place at all.
Instead, the 2025 edition was held on 17–18 July across four venues in Tbilisi: TES, Tbili Orgia, Leftbank, and Mutant Radio.
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Jandaba Festival
Location: Baghdati, Imereti region (western Georgia)
Dates: usually mid-August
Jandaba Festival is a small DIY underground rock and alternative music festival that focuses on non-mainstream music scenes in Georgia. It takes place in the town of Baghdati, near Kutaisi, and has quickly become a gathering point for the country’s independent music community.
Highlights:
- Focus on alternative rock, punk, hardcore, metal, and experimental music
- Features mostly Georgian underground bands along with some international artists
- Usually runs for three evenings of concerts with multiple bands each night
- Strong community-driven and DIY spirit, often organized without major sponsors
The festival was created to support independent and non-mainstream music in Georgia and the region, giving emerging bands a stage outside the commercial music industry.
Atmosphere:
Jandaba is known for its raw, grassroots vibe, attracting fans of underground music, alternative culture, and small independent festivals.
Giorgobis Tve
Location: Elektrower area, Tbilisi
Dates: End of November
Openair festival focusing on presenting Georgian contemporary culture. Apart from featuring modern Georgian musicians offers Georgian wines, food and crafts.
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Classical Music
Tsinandali Festival
Location: Tsinandali Estate, Kakheti region (near Telavi)
Dates: usually late August – early September
The Tsinandali Festival is an international classical music festival held at the historic Tsinandali Estate, located in Georgia’s famous wine region of Kakheti. Launched in 2019, the festival quickly became one of the country’s most prestigious cultural events.
Highlights:
Focus on classical music, orchestral concerts, chamber music, and opera performances Features world-renowned musicians, conductors, and orchestras
Hosted in the 19th-century estate of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, surrounded by gardens and vineyards
Includes performances by the Pan-Caucasian Youth Orchestra, bringing together young musicians from across the region
The festival usually runs for about 8–10 days, with concerts held in both an indoor concert hall and outdoor amphitheater within the estate grounds.
Why it’s special:
The Tsinandali Festival combines classical music, wine culture, and historic architecture, creating a unique cultural experience in the heart of Georgia’s wine country.
Folk Music
Art-Gene Festival (Artgeni)
Location: Tbilisi Open Air Museum of Ethnography (final events), with additional concerts in various regions of Georgia
Dates: usually late June – July
The Art-Gene Festival is one of Georgia’s most popular cultural festivals, celebrating the country’s folk music, traditional crafts, dance, and regional culture. Founded in 2004 by musician and folklorist Zaza Korinteli, the event was created to preserve and promote Georgia’s rich cultural heritage.
Highlights:
- Performances by folk ensembles and traditional musicians from different regions of Georgia
- Craft markets and workshops featuring traditional arts such as pottery, embroidery, jewelry, and instrument making
- Regional food, wine, and local products
- A mix of daytime folklore performances and evening concerts
The festival typically begins with regional events across Georgia and concludes with several days of concerts at the Open Air Museum of Ethnography in Tbilisi, where visitors can experience the traditions of many Georgian regions in one place.
Why visit:
Art-Gene offers one of the best opportunities to experience authentic Georgian folklore, music, crafts, and cuisine in a lively open-air setting. It’s especially interesting for travelers who want to see how different regions of Georgia express their cultural traditions.
Jazz Music
Tbilisi Jazz Festival
Location: Tbilisi (mainly concert halls such as the Tbilisi Concert Hall and other city venues)
Dates: 30 April- 3 May | 2026
The Tbilisi Jazz Festival is one of the longest-running music festivals in Georgia, first launched in 1978 during the Soviet era. Today it is an internationally recognized event that brings world-renowned jazz musicians and bands to the Georgian capital.
Highlights:
- Performances by international jazz legends and contemporary artists
- A mix of classic jazz, fusion, funk, and modern styles
- Concerts held in major venues across the city
- Part of the larger Eastern European jazz festival circuit
The festival attracts both local audiences and international visitors, helping maintain Tbilisi’s reputation as an important destination for jazz music in the region.
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Black Sea Jazz Festival
Location: Batumi, Adjara region (Black Sea coast)
Dates: usually July
The Black Sea Jazz Festival is a major summer music event held in the seaside city of Batumi. Since its launch in 2007, the festival has hosted many internationally famous jazz, soul, and R&B artists.
Highlights:
- Open-air concerts near the Batumi coastline
- Performances by international jazz, soul, and funk artists
- Lively summer atmosphere with visitors from across Georgia and abroad
- Usually runs for 3–4 days
Because it takes place during the peak summer season, the festival is often combined with beach holidays and nightlife in Batumi, making it one of the highlights of the city’s summer event calendar.
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