Two days until Tbilisi Open Air Music Festival

The countdown is on until Tbilisi transforms from a quiet, mellow city into a raging entertainment venue.

In two days, the sixth annual Tbilisi Open Air Music Festival will open at the Hippodrome. Boasting four international acts, event organisers believe this year’s festival will be one that guests will not forget.

Music will pump from the Hippodrome for 72 hours for the duration of the highly anticipated event.

The main acts of this year’s event are a collection of 21 Georgia musicians and musical groups, including Nino Katamadze, Nika Machaidze and Kung Fu Junkie.

They will be joined by four international acts from Lithuania, Russia, United Kingdom and Canada.

Organisers have set up an area where people can pitch their tent and camp. In the evenings, a campfire will be lit and visitors can listen to acoustic music by moonlight.

During the day, between performances guests can take part in karaoke or enjoy the taste of local food and drink.

The gates will open at 3pm on June 6.

The inaugural Tbilisi Open Air Music Festival was held in May 2009.

Last year’s event was particularly memorable when famous UK band Deep Purple entertained Tbilisi crowds.