Georgia’s Independence Day in Batumi – May 26, 2025
Batumi will be buzzing with live music, open-air events, family-friendly activities, and local food and wine stalls — all centred around the Alphabet Tower by the sea. It’s a great chance to enjoy the local atmosphere, discover Georgian culture up close, and be part of the celebrations along the Boulevard.
Independence Day at the Alphabet Tower
As Georgia marks its Independence Day on May 26, the heart of Batumi will come alive with music, movement, and meaning — and there’s no better place to celebrate than beneath the iconic Alphabet Tower.
The Alphabet Tower, rising above the Batumi skyline, is more than a modern landmark — it’s a monument to Georgian language and identity. Its unique double helix design features the 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet, celebrating the richness of the written word. That's why on Independence Day, Batumi gathers at this distinctive structure — a symbol of identity, creativity, and continuity.
Full Day of Events
All events take place in and around the Alphabet Tower and Boulevard area — entry is free.
Culture and Community
Morning to Afternoon (07:00–18:00)
Military Exhibition: Get up close to military equipment, open to all ages — a tradition that links past sacrifices with present strength.
Craft & Wine Fair: Beginning at 12:00, local artisans will display traditional Georgian crafts, alongside wine tasting stations and food stalls.
Children’s Activities: Face painting, puppet shows, and games will run throughout the afternoon — perfect for families.
Live Music Line-Up
12:00 – Brass Band of the Cultural Centre
13:00 – Catfish – a local favourite blending folk and modern sounds
14:00 – Bona Dea – female vocal harmonies echoing Georgian tradition
15:00 – Geartushi & Trio Goglaura – rootsy, upbeat and unmistakably Georgian
17:10 – The National Anthem sung by the Revaz Lagidze Music School
18:00 – Grand performance by the Enver Khabadze State Academic Ensemble "Batumi" – featuring folk dance, traditional instruments, and vocal ensembles
Something different: an immersive underground performance near the Boulevard, complete with mysterious masks, movement, and music.
Tickets: 50₾ including the custom mask
Evening Experience (22:00)
"Circus Hike"
More Than a Celebration
Batumi on Independence Day is more than a celebration. It’s a living story being written in real time — by the artists, the dancers, the veterans, the children, and every visitor who joins in.
And just as the Alphabet Tower honours each character in Georgia’s alphabet, so too does this day honour the spirit of every Georgian — past, present, and future.
As Georgia continues to define its rightful place on the global stage — through peace, culture and innovation — May 26 is not just a look back, but a bold step forward. One letter, one chapter, and one step into the future.
