New Year in Tbilisi & Batumi 2026/27: Where to Celebrate and How to Get There
New Year in Tbilisi: where the celebrations are
Past New Year villages in Tbilisi have included Orbeliani Square and Dedaena Park, with markets, food stalls and music; First Republic Square hosted the New Year village in the 2025/26 season. Check the city’s announcements for the current programme before planning your evening.
A pre-booked driver is the easy way in from the airport, especially on a late flight.
Christmas in Tbilisi on 7 January: the Alilo procession
Georgian Orthodox Christmas falls on 7 January. In Tbilisi it is marked by Alilo, a Christmas procession associated with charitable giving: participants sing hymns and collect gifts for people in need. On 7 January 2026 the procession went from First Republic Square to Sameba (Holy Trinity) Cathedral. Past Alilo processions have involved road restrictions in the city centre, so check current route and traffic notices when planning a ride that day.
New Year in Batumi: Europe Square
In the 2025/26 season Batumi’s main New Year tree and New Year village were on Europe Square, with food stalls, local-business spaces and activities for children. That season’s programme included a New Year gala concert and a Christmas concert scheduled for 7 January, the last event of the 2025/26 municipal programme. Check the current city programme for your travel dates.
Public holidays: 1, 2, 7 and 19 January
New Year (1 and 2 January), Orthodox Christmas (7 January) and Epiphany (19 January) are official public holidays in Georgia. Allow a buffer for your airport journey and check current traffic restrictions.
Airport and city transfers over New Year
| Route | Distance (our route data) | Private transfer, per car |
|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi Airport → Tbilisi | ~18 km | from about 75 GEL |
| Batumi Airport → Batumi | ~7 km | from about 54 GEL |
| Kutaisi Airport → Tbilisi | ~240 km | from about 401 GEL |
| Kutaisi Airport → Batumi | ~150 km | from about 279 GEL |
| Tbilisi → Batumi | ~370 km | from about 469 GEL |
Indicative starting prices in the table update from our system and are per car, not per person. Historical benchmark: checked on 14 October 2026 for 31 December 2026 (the airport fares were the same for 7 January 2027). The search box at the top of this page shows available cars and live prices for your date.
See drivers & fixed prices: Tbilisi Airport → Tbilisi
How booking a transfer for New Year works
- Private car with driver for your group.
- Price per car, not per person: the price is shown before you book.
- No prepayment: pay the driver in cash.
- Free cancellation if your plans change.
More: Tbilisi Airport to the city centre, Batumi Airport to the city centre and Georgia in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Where to celebrate New Year in Tbilisi?
In the centre. Past New Year villages have included Orbeliani Square and Dedaena Park, and First Republic Square hosted the village in the 2025/26 season. Check the city's announcements for the current programme.
Where to celebrate New Year in Batumi?
In the 2025/26 season the main New Year tree and the New Year village were on Europe Square, with a New Year gala and a Christmas concert scheduled for 7 January. Check the current city programme for your dates.
When is Christmas in Georgia?
On 7 January (Orthodox calendar). On 7 January 2026 the Alilo procession in Tbilisi went from First Republic Square to Sameba Cathedral.
Are 1 and 2 January public holidays in Georgia?
Yes. 1 and 2 January (New Year), 7 January (Christmas) and 19 January (Epiphany) are official public holidays.
How much is a transfer from Tbilisi Airport to the city on New Year's Eve?
Select your date in the search above to see available cars and the per-car price before booking; there is no prepayment and cancellation is free.
Sources: public holidays — Labour Code of Georgia (Matsne) and timeanddate.com; Tbilisi celebrations — Georgian National Tourism Administration (georgia.travel), Interpressnews and 1TV (Georgian Public Broadcaster); Alilo — Interpressnews, Anadolu Agency and Office Holidays; Batumi — Batumi Events and 1TV. Transfer starting prices — OrbiTrip pricing engine; historical route benchmark — 14 October 2026.
OrbiTrip Georgia — private transfers across Georgia with local drivers. Per-car price shown before booking, no prepayment.