Georgia delights with hospitality, wine and a world-famous techno scene, but for the queer community the climate has become considerably harsher since 2024. Tbilisi still has bars and legendary club nights, but outside them discretion is strongly advised.
Legal situation: Homosexuality is legal, and an anti-discrimination law formally remains in place. The constitution defines marriage as a union of a man and a woman. The law “on the protection of family values and minors” passed in 2024 bans the “promotion” of same-sex relationships in public, the media and education, as well as Pride gatherings, adoption by same-sex couples and gender-affirming treatment.