TKESHI began in 2020 as an event series. Since then, they have managed to

establish a full-scale new media art and diverse music festival at a unique location,

at the pine forest near Kojori, just outside Tbilisi.

Over the years, TKESHI has hosted around 70 Georgian and international artists, presenting audiovisual performances, installations, and a variety of public activities.

This year, TKESHI Festival - like many other open-air cultural initiatives — was officially denied permission by Tbilisi City Hall to hold the event at its usual forest location,

citing "safety concerns."

The festival took place on 17-18 July 2025 across four venues in Tbilisi: TES,

Tbili Orgia, Leftbank, and Mutantradio.