Annual Events: Kutaisi Day (first weekend of May) celebrates the city with parades, cultural performances, and street food. Wine festivals throughout September-October feature tastings and traditional harvest celebrations in surrounding vineyards.
Religious Holidays: Orthodox Christmas (January 7), Easter (variable dates), and the Feast of the Dormition (August 28) are observed with religious services at monasteries and churches. These dates bring pilgrim crowds to sacred sites.
Cultural Events: Theater and music performances occur at Kutaisi State Theater throughout the year. Art exhibitions at local galleries change seasonally. Check local tourism offices for current event schedules.