Tbilisi New Year Village

თბილისის ახალი წელი სოფელი

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Nature & SeasonTbilisi
DatesDates TBA · Usually WinterCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsThe New Year Village's programming depth
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: GEL
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Tbilisi New Year Village in Tbilisi

Tbilisi City Hall's New Year Village turns a central city square into a seasonal holiday village from mid-December through early January, combining an ice rink, market stalls, food court and Santa's house with nightly concerts, theater and open-air cinema. It reflects Georgia's historically dominant secular New Year celebration rather than a purely imported Christmas-market format.

Tbilisi City Hall's New Year Village turns a central city square into a seasonal holiday village each December, running from mid-December through early January and sometimes stretching into a second week of January depending on the year.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The New Year Village's programming depth, nightly concerts, theatrical performances, open-air cinema and even Zumba and kangoo jumping fitness sessions scheduled into the daily program, goes well beyond a static market layout, distinguishing it from simpler holiday markets elsewhere

02

The mystery stays covered

Its cultural framing around New Year rather than Christmas reflects a specifically Georgian and Soviet-legacy holiday hierarchy, where the secular New Year historically outweighed religious Christmas observance, giving the event a rooted local meaning beyond an imported European Christmas-market template

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Georgia's historically dominant secular New Year celebration

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a legacy of the Soviet period's suppression of religious Christmas observance

The sacred route

Living ritual

reflected in the village's New Year-centered framing alongside imported Christmas-market elements

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Winter

Getting around

For Tbilisi New Year Village, plan transport around the exact Tbilisi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Warm winter layers, gloves and a hat given the outdoor December setting, plus sturdy footwear for potentially icy or wet ground around the ice rink area.

Safety

Keep distance from unsafe water edges and follow local crowd or weather warnings.

Where to stay

For Tbilisi New Year Village, stay near the part of Tbilisi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

GEL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.69 N, 44.83 EOpen in Google Maps

Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

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

Your Trip Starts Here

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Tbilisi New Year Village?

Tbilisi New Year Village is listed for Multiple months · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Tbilisi New Year Village 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?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. 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

Sources and editorial review

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.

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Official URLtbilisi.gov.ge
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Winter
Source statusOfficial source linked
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