Past Events

From May 29–31, 2026, Tbilisi will host one of the country’s largest literary events — the 28th Tbilisi International Book Festival. This year, the festival will take place at the cultural center Factory Tbilisi, which will open its doors to readers, literature enthusiasts, and cultural audiences from across Georgia and beyond.

As part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi, BENEXT continues to serve as one of Georgia’s leading platforms for emerging fashion talent, supporting and promoting the next generation of designers through creativity, innovation, and international collaboration.

Tiko Paksa Studio Exhibition transformed the pavilion into an immersive visual space where fashion, art, and performance merged into a single experience. Garment installations were suspended throughout the full length of the pavilion, creating a striking architectural composition that guided visitors through the exhibition.

As part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi, a series of public talks and meetings with internationally renowned fashion photographers also took place.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi presents Galib Gassanoff’s exhibition “Collection 05 – Borchaly” on May 7-10, 2026.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi presents Simon Machabeli’s exhibition “Liberté: Costumes in Exile”  on May 10

Factory Tbilisi has repeatedly hosted artists from various genres and countries, opening its doors to representatives of the global music industry and giving Georgian audiences the opportunity to experience contemporary musical projects.

BENEXT, held in parallel with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi, continues to establish itself as one of Georgia’s most important competitions for emerging fashion designers. Created to support and discover new creative voices, the platform gives young talents the opportunity to present their collections to an international audience and professional jury.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi returns on May 7–10 at Factory Tbilisi, bringing together creativity, culture, and a new generation of designers.

For over two decades, Kolga Tbilisi Photo Week has been shaping a cultural platform that brings Georgia closer to the international artistic community and enables global photographers to engage with the country’s unique character and visual identity.

Welcome to Factory Tbilisi cultural hub, where you will have the chance to experience a new chapter of Bedford Falls.

On April 19 at 19:00, Tbilisi will host this special concert for the third time, dedicated to the work of the legendary Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023).

As part of their world tour “Una Noche en La Habana”, Tbilisi will welcome the legendary icons of Cuban music — Buena Vista All Stars. From the streets of Havana to the world’s most prestigious stages, their music has captivated hearts for decades.

On June 27, 2025, Factory Tbilisi hosted a major concert featuring internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, accompanied by the Georgian Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Nikoloz Rachveli.

Jay-Jay Johanson, known for his melancholic voice and poetic lyrics, performed at Factory Tbilisi with a program featuring both iconic hits and new compositions.