Tbilisi International Film Festival

Georgia's main film festival, a week of Georgian and international cinema in Tbilisi each December.

WhenEarly December, about one week; dates announced in autumn

2026Date to be announced

2027December 2027, exact day to be announced · expected

WhereTbilisi

Public holidayNo

Rustaveli AvenuePhoto: George Kvizhinadze, CC BY-SA 2.0

The Tbilisi International Film Festival has run since 2000 and is the main showcase for new Georgian cinema, alongside a selection of international features and documentaries. Screenings are held at the Amirani cinema and other city venues.

The 2025 edition ran from 1 to 7 December on a reduced scale after state funding was withdrawn. Look for the 2026 dates in the autumn.

Tips from your host

Many films have English subtitles; check the programme notes.
December evenings are cold; Tbilisi's wine bars are close to the cinemas.

Where to see it

Photo: George Kvizhinadze, CC BY-SA 2.0

Cities & TownsRustaveli Avenue

Tbilisi's main avenue, 1.5 km from Freedom Square past Parliament, the Opera, theatres, galleries and the National Museum.

Photo: Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0

Cities & TownsTbilisi

Georgia's capital on the Mtkvari river: sulphur baths, balconied old streets, churches, markets and a lively food and wine scene.

Last checked Oct 2026 by the Maspindzeli team. Mountain conditions change: ask us before you go.

Tours around Tbilisi International Film Festival

Abanotubani Sulphur BathsPhoto: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0

3 days

Classic & CultureFood & Gastronomy

Tbilisi City Break

A long weekend in the Georgian capital with a local guide: the Old Town and Narikala, a private sulphur bath, Sololaki's painted hallways, Fabrika, the funicular to Mtatsminda, a supper of Georgian wine and food, and a morning in ancient Mtskheta.

Easy · CL-03Bfrom $600 pp

More in December and after

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Mid-December to mid-JanuaryNew Year Lights and Markets in Tbilisi

Festive lights, a big tree and holiday markets that keep central Tbilisi busy through the winter holidays.

2027 date expectedCityTbilisi

7 Jan 2027Alilo Christmas Procession

Singing Christmas processions that walk through Georgian towns collecting food and gifts for people in need.

Public holiday2027 date confirmedFolkNationwide

19 Jan 2027Epiphany (Natlisgheba)

The feast of Christ's baptism, when churches bless water and many believers take home bottles of holy water.

Public holiday2027 date confirmedReligiousNationwide