Batumi’s annual summer season opening festival returns on 20 and 21 June, with free entry across a waterfront kite programme and an evening stage at Alphabet Tower. Organisers say the weekend marks the start of Adjara’s peak beach tourism period, with decorations, food stalls and live acts aimed at residents and visitors.
Kite show and main festival sites
From 13:00 on both days, a kite show runs along the seafront boulevard near Le Meridien hotel, with flyers launching shapes and sizes across the promenade.
From 17:00, the main festival opens on the square by Alphabet Tower. Guests can expect summer installations and photo zones, organised rest areas, a food court, a handicraft market and live musicians before the headline stage programme begins.
Saturday 20 June — music schedule
| Time | Act |
|---|---|
| 17:00–18:00 | DJ Chiki |
| 18:00–18:40 | Ocean Drive |
| 18:40–19:20 | Latina Orchestra |
| 19:20–20:00 | 4UP |
| 20:00–21:00 | Sintezi |
| 21:00–22:00 | Mix2ra |
| 22:00–23:00 | URSA |
| 23:00–00:00 | Kahaberi & Khanums |
| 00:00–02:00 | DJ BENE |
Sunday 21 June — music schedule
| Time | Act |
|---|---|
| 17:00–18:00 | DJ NUGO |
| 18:00–18:40 | Why Not |
| 18:40–19:20 | La Fiesta |
| 19:20–20:00 | Emotion |
| 20:00–21:00 | Linda Adamia & 1/4 |
| 21:00–22:00 | New One |
| 22:00–00:00 | DJ Guri De Sal B2B Marlen |
What to expect
The Adjara Tourism Agency has promoted the event as a season-opening draw for the boulevard and tower district — among Batumi’s busiest summer landmarks. Electronic DJs and live bands are typical for kick-off weekends on the Black Sea coast, where hotels, restaurants and beach clubs shift into full summer mode from mid-June.
Weather can affect open-air logistics in Adjara. Organisers have noted in earlier announcements that dates or timings may shift if conditions require it. Travellers planning to attend should check official tourism channels and local media in the days before the festival.
For residents and short-term visitors, the weekend sits early on a crowded calendar that includes the Black Sea Jazz Festival in July and steady growth in regional sports and cultural tourism. Hotels and rentals near the waterfront often see higher demand on concert weekends; booking transport and accommodation ahead is advisable for overnight stays.
The published line-up follows procurement contracts the tourism agency announced earlier this year. Entry to the festival areas described above is free; separate charges may apply at food stalls and market stalls.
