October 5 and 6 will see the city streets flooded with open-air concerts, folk dance performances, cultural happenings and, naturally, the true star of the show – spectacular culinary offerings from all across the country. 

Tbilisoba, one of the most popular and widely attended festivals in the country, was first held on October 28, 1979, and has since become an established tradition. The festival features open-air concerts of traditional music and dancing and various cultural events, centered in Old Tbilisi, the historical part of the city. Beyond celebrating the city's past and present, people from all over Georgia represent their region at the fair. Tbilisi City Hall also traditionally awards honorary citizenships within the frames of Tbilisoba.

Check out this year's program below.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 5

12 PM - 8 PM

Venue: Rike Park

Gourmet festival

Confectionery festival

Concert for Children

Installation ‘Pirosmani’s characters’

Sports activities

1 PM: ‘Tbilisi Big Band’ Concert

2 PM: Wayne McGregor and Georgian choreographer’s co-production, in the frames of Tbilisi international Theater festival)

8 PM: Gala Concert & the awarding ceremony for Honorable Citizens

SUNDAY OCTOBER 6

12 PM - 8 PM

Venue: Orbeliani Sq.

Flower festival

Pavilions of Georgian film and music

Orbeliani Open Market

Carnival of pantomimes

8 PM: "Muare Experience," in the frames of Tbilisi international Theater festival

OTHER EVENTS OVER THE WEEKEND: 

Open Air Museum

Venue: Legvtakhevi

Exhibition of rare cars

12 PM - 10 PM

Venue: Metekhi Bridge