Tbilisi International Book Fair

თბილისის საერთაშორისო წიგნის ярмარка

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Arts & CultureTbilisi
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsAs Georgia's principal publishing industry
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: GEL
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Tbilisi International Book Fair in Tbilisi

Tbilisi International Book Fair gathers Georgian and international publishers, authors and booksellers each May for the country's main publishing industry event, combining trade fair business with public author talks and book sales. Given Georgian's relatively small number of global speakers, the fair's international publisher participation carries particular significance for authors seeking translation and wider readership.

Tbilisi International Book Fair gathers publishers, authors and booksellers from Georgia and abroad each May for the country's main publishing industry event, combining trade-facing publisher business with public-facing author talks, book sales and literary programming.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

As Georgia's principal publishing industry event, the book fair combines trade-facing business, publishers meeting distributors and international rights holders, with public-facing author talks and book sales within the same venue and dates, giving it a dual identity most purely literary festivals do not share

02

The mystery stays covered

Because Georgian depends heavily on translation to reach international readers, the fair's international publisher participation carries specific stakes for Georgian authors seeking wider recognition beyond the domestic market

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Tbilisi International Book Fair is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Tbilisi, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

As Georgia's principal publishing industry event, the book fair combines trade-facing business, publishers meeting distributors and international...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For Tbilisi International Book Fair, plan transport around the exact Tbilisi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable, smart-casual clothing suits an indoor exhibition and industry event; comfortable shoes for walking exhibition stands.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Tbilisi International Book Fair, stay near the part of Tbilisi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

GEL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.69 N, 44.83 EOpen in Google Maps

Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

Nearest airportTBS — Tbilisi
TransportFor Tbilisi International Book Fair, plan transport around the exact Tbilisi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Tbilisi International Book Fair, stay near the part of Tbilisi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tbilisi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tbilisi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable, smart-casual clothing suits an indoor exhibition and industry event; comfortable shoes for walking exhibition stands.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Georgia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Tbilisi International Book Fair?

Tbilisi International Book Fair is listed for May · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Tbilisi International Book Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Tbilisi, Georgia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
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