Best events: Tbilisi, Georgia - October 2026
October 2026 brings a busy and varied cultural calendar to Tbilisi, Georgia. This guide focuses on verified events in the Georgian capital for the upcoming month. It brings together concerts, club nights, professional gatherings, urban-culture events and major festivals with published dates and programme or start times. Tbilisi’s October programme ranges from electronic music and classical concerts to international artists and local performers. Several events are concentrated around central cultural venues, while larger productions use Factory Tbilisi, Loco Park and Tbilisi Sports Palace. The city-wide Tbilisoba celebration is also scheduled for the first weekend of the month, although its detailed timed programme should be checked with the organiser. Ticket availability and prices can change before an event. Book popular concerts early, especially for Friday and Saturday nights. All times below are local Tbilisi time. This article includes only capital-city listings with a verified October 2026 date and time.
Early October: central venues and live music
Board Games at AFISHA — Tbilisi, Georgia — 1 October 2026
- Date/time: 1 October 2026, 20:00.
- Venue/city: Hotel Afisha, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Join an evening built around tabletop games in a social hotel setting.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 30 GEL were listed.
4GB Festival 2026 — Tbilisi, Georgia — 2 October 2026
- Date/time: 2 October 2026, 20:00.
- Venue/city: Loco Park, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Experience the electronic-music festival held in memory of Georgian DJ pioneer Gio Bakanidze.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 150 GEL were listed.
The Concert of Symphonic Music — Tbilisi, Georgia — 3 October 2026
- Date/time: 3 October 2026, 19:30.
- Venue/city: Jansug Kakhidze Center for Music and Culture, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Hear a symphonic programme at one of the capital’s dedicated music venues.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 30 GEL were listed.
MIC DROP FINAL Round — Tbilisi, Georgia — 4 October 2026
- Date/time: 4 October 2026, 19:00.
- Venue/city: Sakhelosno BAR, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Catch the final round of MIC DROP in an intimate bar setting.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 30 GEL were listed.
The Concert of Symphonic Music — Tbilisi, Georgia — 7 October 2026
- Date/time: 7 October 2026, 19:30.
- Venue/city: Jansug Kakhidze Center for Music and Culture, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Choose a midweek orchestral concert in central Tbilisi.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 30 GEL were listed.
9–11 October: concerts and late-night sets
NAZARETH — Tbilisi, Georgia — 9 October 2026
- Date/time: 9 October 2026, 19:00.
- Venue/city: Electroyard, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: See the Scottish rock band Nazareth on its Tbilisi tour date.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 90 GEL were listed.
NIAZ DIASAMIDZE 33A – OPENING NIGHT — Tbilisi, Georgia — 9 October 2026
- Date/time: 9 October 2026, 21:00.
- Venue/city: ACADEMY - TBILISI, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Attend the opening night of Niaz Diasamidze’s 33A programme.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 70 GEL were listed.
The Jazz-Evening — Tbilisi, Georgia — 10 October 2026
- Date/time: 10 October 2026, 19:30.
- Venue/city: Jansug Kakhidze Center for Music and Culture, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Set aside a Saturday evening for live jazz in a concert-hall setting.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 30 GEL were listed.
Giorgi Shalvashvili’s Solo Concert — Tbilisi, Georgia — 10 October 2026
- Date/time: 10 October 2026, 20:00.
- Venue/city: Akaki Khorava Actor’s House, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Hear Giorgi Shalvashvili in a solo concert at the Actor’s House.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 30 GEL were listed.
Durnoy Vkus in Tbilisi — Tbilisi, Georgia — 11 October 2026
- Date/time: 11 October 2026, 19:00.
- Venue/city: Revolution, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: See Durnoy Vkus on its first listed Tbilisi appearance.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 70 GEL were listed.
Mid-month: music, technology and urban culture
Chamber Music Evening — Tbilisi, Georgia — 15 October 2026
- Date/time: 15 October 2026, 19:30.
- Venue/city: Jansug Kakhidze Center for Music and Culture, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Enjoy a chamber-music evening in a central specialist music venue.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 30 GEL were listed.
Carbon Based Lifeforms — Tbilisi, Georgia — 16 October 2026
- Date/time: 16 October 2026, 20:00.
- Venue/city: Elektrowerk, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Hear the Swedish electronic-music project Carbon Based Lifeforms live.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 33 EUR were listed.
AI In Action — Tbilisi, Georgia — 17 October 2026
- Date/time: 17 October 2026, 11:00–18:00.
- Venue/city: Flutter, 55 Giorgi Chubinashvili Street, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Explore workplace AI through case studies, demonstrations, professional discussion and networking.
- Tickets/entry: Early-bird tickets were listed at 80 GEL; attendance is free for PMI members and volunteers with registration.
Tbilisi Hip-Hop Festival — Tbilisi, Georgia — 17 October 2026
- Date/time: 17 October 2026, 12:00.
- Venue/city: Factory Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Spend a full day with live hip-hop, street dance, graffiti, a sound-system showcase, film screenings and visual art.
- Tickets/entry: Early-bird tickets were listed at 60 GEL; entry is 18+, while visitors aged 11–17 need a paid ticket and a ticket-holding parent.
Late October: international concerts and major gatherings
Kovacs in Tbilisi — Tbilisi, Georgia — 24 October 2026
- Date/time: 24 October 2026, 21:00.
- Venue/city: Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: See Kovacs during the artist’s 2026 album-tour period.
Tbilisi Finance Summit 2026 — Tbilisi, Georgia — 27 October 2026
- Date/time: 27 October 2026, 05:00–14:00.
- Venue/city: Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Follow international discussions on economic corridors, finance, technology, open banking and artificial intelligence.
Erisioni – Georgian Treasure — Tbilisi, Georgia — 30 October 2026
- Date/time: 30 October 2026, 20:00.
- Venue/city: Tbilisi Sports Palace, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Experience Erisioni’s stage presentation of Georgian music and dance traditions.
- Tickets/entry: Tickets from 60 GEL were listed.
SON LUX - ACADEMY - TBILISI — Tbilisi, Georgia — 31 October 2026
- Date/time: 31 October 2026, 21:00.
- Venue/city: Georgian Film Academy, Tbilisi, Georgia.
- Why go: Hear Son Lux’s adventurous post-rock and electronic-influenced sound live.
- Tickets/entry: Regular tickets were listed at 70 GEL; entry is 16+, and minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Practical planning tips for Tbilisi, Georgia
Book ticketed concerts and festivals early, particularly for weekend performances and internationally known artists. Use the Tbilisi Metro and licensed taxis for central venues, but allow extra time when events coincide with Tbilisoba or large festivals. October weather can shift from mild sunshine to rain and cooler evenings, so bring a light waterproof layer and warmer clothing for outdoor programmes. Check the organiser’s latest announcement on the day of the event because line-ups, door times and entry conditions can change. Arrive before the published start or door time to allow for ticket checks and security. Planning your route and return transport before late-night events will make your evening in Tbilisi smoother.