festivalKA / RU

Telavi Book Festival takes place on October 6-7, 2026, as part of the Erekleoba celebration commemorating the 306th anniversary of King Heraclius II's birth. Operating from 12:00 to 18:00 in Chavchavadze Square and at the Heraclius II Palace grounds, the festival features book exhibitions alongside wine venues, ethnographic displays, gastronomic zones, and other cultural installations.

cinema / screeningRU

Premiere screening of the documentary film "Nabokov, a Good Russian" by Leonid Parfenov, dedicated to Vladimir Nabokov's life in emigration. The film was shot in Berlin, London, Paris, Cornell University, and Montreux, featuring actors Maxim Sukhanov and Chulpan Khamatova in dramatic sequences. The event includes a presentation of the new volume of Parfenov's chronicle "Namedy. 2021-2025" with author book signing.

concertOTHER

Day 2 of the 8th International Piano Competition takes place at the Conservatory. The program features performances by pianists from South Korea, China, Japan, USA, Australia, Italy, and Georgia. The competition includes morning and evening sessions with an intermission.

theatre / performance

Pizza Theater is a theatrical performance held at a Domino's Pizza venue in Tbilisi. The event combines theatrical entertainment with the casual dining atmosphere of a pizzeria, offering a unique entertainment experience.

concert

A performance by Leonid Parfenov at the Vakhtang Salaridze Concert Hall. The event takes place at one of Tbilisi's prominent cultural venues, located at 68 Beliashvili Street.

A lecture on recent astronomical discoveries with Kirill Maslennikov. The speaker will discuss the latest astronomy news, explore recent discoveries, and examine how they change our understanding of the Universe. The event takes place at Auditoria with online streaming available.

exhibitionKA / RU

The exhibition "Bagrations" opens at 13:00 on the grounds near the Palace of Heraclius II in Telavi. The exhibition is part of the Erekleoba celebration dedicated to the 306th anniversary of the birth of King Heraclius II.

Tbilisi Karaoke Night takes place at world's end Bar located at 7 Shalva Dadiani Street. The event begins at 9 PM and invites participants to perform karaoke.

otherKA

A memorial service for King Heraclius II will take place on October 7 at Svetitskhovloba Cathedral in Mtskheta. The event is part of the Erekleoba celebration marking the 306th anniversary of the king's birth. The service will begin at 09:00.

concertKA / RU

A two-day celebration in Telavi marking the 306th anniversary of the birth of King Heraclius II. The program features a book festival, exhibitions, literary and art competitions, religious services, and a ceremonial awards presentation for 'Honorary Telavian 2026' alongside a gala concert. The grounds of Heraclius II Palace will host a wine alley, ethnographic house, photo zone, farmer product pavilions, and gastronomic area.

partyKA / RU

A festive space organized as part of celebrations marking the 306th anniversary of King Heraclius II's birth. The area around the palace and adjacent square features a wine alley, ethnographic house, calligraphy corner, photo zone, artist spaces, pavilions with farm products and handicrafts, exhibitions, and a gastronomic zone.

otherKA

A liturgical service held at the Church of the Mother of God on the grounds of Telavi Palace, as part of the Erekleoba 2026 celebration marking the 306th anniversary of King Heraclius II's birth. The service begins at 09:00 on October 7.

lecture / workshopRU

An October collage course at the creative space Introvert. Participants will explore various collage techniques, artistic methods, and experiment with visual effects. The first session focuses on strip technique work. The class takes place on October 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

exhibitionKA / RU

An exhibition dedicated to King Heraclius II opens at the Telavi Historical Museum on October 7 as part of the Erekleoba celebration, commemorating the 306th anniversary of the king's birth. The exhibition is a central event in the festive programme organized to honour one of the key figures of Georgian history.