It's going to be a rainy-sunny few days in the capital, but there's plenty to keep you busy both indoors and out. Check out some of our top choices below, and be sure not to miss out on a celebration of all things Europe this Sunday in Rike Park and Europe Square!
FRIDAY 3
THEATER
THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
Based on Ernest Hemingway’s novel
Start time: 20:00
Ticket: 15 GEL
Shalikashvili Theater
37 Rustaveli Ave.
LIVE MUSIC
SING AND DRINK
Mini concerts in the cozy atmosphere of Old Tbilisi, a mix of traditional Georgian music of different genres: folklore, a capella, guitar, and Georgian pop and city songs.
Start time: 17:00
Ticket: 24 GEL
Venue: 10 Erekle II Sq., Tekla Palace Hotel
ARTBAT/ MARC ROMBOY / 9EYE
Start time: 22:00
Ticket: 40 GEL
Silk Factory Studio
59 Kostava Ave.
SATURDAY 4
THEATER
Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theater
FROM EASTER TO ASCENSION, GALA CONCERT
The 14th International Festival opening ceremony
Participants: Iano Alibegashvili, Giuseppe Gipali, The Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theater choir and orchestra
Conductor: Attilio Tomasello
Start time: 19:00
Ticket: 10-150 GEL
LIVE MUSIC
DINI VIRSALADZE, Amazing Jazz Night in Tbilisi
Start time: 19:00
Ticket: 10-40 GEL
Tbilisi State Conservatoire
8 Griboedov Str.
STEFAN BINIAK
Start time: 23:30
Ticket: 25 GEL
ELEKTROWERK
Monk Gabriel Salosi I Turn
SUNDAY 5
THEATER
IGGI
After Jemal Karchkhadze’s novel
Directed by Kakha Bakuradze
Start time: 20:00
Ticket: 10-15 GEL
Movement Theater
On Sunday 5, Tbilisi's Rike Park will host a large celebration for children and adults, taking all visitors on a journey to the European Union through a variety of fun activities.
Europe Day is celebrated each year on May 9, to commemorate the 1950 Declaration of Robert Schuman, the French foreign minister at the time. He set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe's nations unthinkable by asking them to share their coal and steel reserves. This idea was the beginning of what is now the European Union, which has united 28 countries and 508 million citizens for over 60 years of peace and prosperity.
This year's Europe Day in Georgia will be held under the motto "Stronger Together" to highlight the strong relations between Georgia and the European Union.
There will be stands of 20 EU Member States that will help guests find out more about how the EU is creating opportunities for Georgian citizens. Children will find prizes, fairy tale performances and games to play. Parents can enjoy the all-day cultural programme and sample food from diverse European nations, and young and old are invited to take part in a streetball competition, dance and enjoy evening concerts by 33a and DJ Nicole Set.
Free entrance
Program:
12:00-17:00 Eurovillage (Rike Park)
Meet EU Member States, enjoy cultural events and games, and learn about the European Union!
14:00-14:45 Prime Minister and EU Ambassador tour Member States' tents
15:00-15:30 Opening Ceremony (Rike Park): Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia, Carl Hartzell, Ambassador of the European Union
12:00-19:00 Street Basketball Competition (Europe Square)
19:00 Concert (Europe Square): 33a and DJ Nicole Set