ABOUT EUROPE DAY
MY EUROPE, MY FUTURE
On 9 May 2026, the EU Delegation to Georgia brought the Europe Day celebration to Expo Georgia in Tbilisi, welcoming more than 22,000 visitors for a vibrant day dedicated to the EU–Georgia partnership. The event brought together EU Member States, Georgian partners, cultural performers, entrepreneurs, civil society, and the wider public to celebrate shared values, cooperation, and friendship.
This year’s Europe Day was especially significant, marking 30 years of partnership between the European Union and Georgia — three decades of cooperation, solidarity, and people-to-people connections.
Visitors explored 42 EU-funded projects and engaged with 24 Team Europe members, including 21 EU Member States, EUMM, EIB, and EBRD. More than 100 entrepreneurs showcased their products and ideas, while three stages hosted 25 activities, discussions, screenings, performances, and the unforgettable concert by Bedford Falls.
The live podcast space welcomed diplomats, writers, photographers, art historians, and comedians for engaging conversations throughout the day. Meanwhile, the Green Corner featured inspiring activities by partners of the EU’s Georgia Goes Green project, highlighting sustainability and environmental action.
Team Europe
Visitors explored a vibrant interactive space dedicated to inventions from the European Union. EU Member State embassies presented booths and installations showcasing ideas, inventions, and discoveries that originated in Europe and helped shape the modern world.
EU Projects
Thirty years of EU–Georgia partnership were presented through real initiatives and firsthand experiences from across the country, alongside fun games, engaging installations, and a variety of immersive activities designed to inspire and inform.
Live Podcast “My Europe, My Future”
Live Podcast Studio encouraged dialogue and brought to life stories about Europe–Georgia relations and future perspectives.
Children’s Zone & Entertaining Activities
This space hosted creative workshops, interactive games, and hands-on activities designed for the whole family, making Europe Day a celebration for all ages.
Pavilion of opportunities
Visitors navigated the world of AI and disinformation, discovered how to apply for Erasmus+ and the EU Prize for Journalism, and joined workshops.
Green corner
Visitors joined the “Green Corner” to explore practical ways to reuse, repair, and renew everyday items. Through interactive spaces and hands-on workshops, they discovered how the European Union and Georgia are working together for a greener future and turning environmental ideas into tangible experiences for young people and families.
Live Music & Performances
Europe Day concluded with an unforgettable concert by Bedford Falls.
Agromarket “Unique Georgian Taste”
Visitors tasted delicious farm-to-table produce from across the regions and discovered how the EU promotes sustainable agriculture and rural development.
Art & Crafts
Visitors met local artisans, explored their work, and discovered how EU support is helping preserve Georgian culture and traditions while creating new economic opportunities.
Food Court
Guests enjoyed a small neighborhood of pop-up restaurants where Georgian and European flavors came together.
Outdoor activities
People of all ages joined games, treasure hunts, and a variety of exciting activities throughout the day.
