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Batumi Dancing Fountains

Batumi Dancing Fountains at night: jets lit white and orange arch over a dark lake and reflect in the water
Photo: Gytis, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
Free, no ticket
Hours
Every evening in the warm season, from around 21:00; off in winter
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
45 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Show starts
Around 21:00, repeated through the evening
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Until
02:00, a show of about 30 minutes once an hour, per the Georgian National Tourism Administration
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Season
Warm months, May to September or October; off in winter
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Where
Ardagani Lake, New Boulevard, off Sherif Khimshiashvili Street
Time needed
45 minutes including the wait
Getting there
35-min walk from Europe Square, or bus 13 to the House of Justice stop
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Paying on buses
Tap a contactless bank card or a Batumi transport card; drivers don't take cash
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Coordinates
41.64146, 41.61336YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

Freethe show is on the open boulevard — no ticket, no fence
2 sourcesMadloba.infoGeorgia.to
≈ 21:00when the evening programme starts
3 sourcesGeorgian National Tourism AdministrationIn Your PocketSputnik8
Ardagani Lakeon the New Boulevard — home of the main music-and-laser fountain
3 sourcesIn Your PocketVisit BatumiMadloba.info
2009the dancing fountains have played on the lake since this year
2 sourcesIn Your PocketEurasia.travel
French-madethe largest of the boulevard's dancing fountains
3 sourcesVisit BatumiIn Your PocketTonkosti Turizma
Laser showprojected alongside the water programme
2 sourcesIn Your PocketGeorgia.to
Georgian songsplus Pavarotti, Barry White, Diana Ross and Sting
2 sourcesGeorgian National Tourism AdministrationGeorgia.to
1977the oldest musical fountain, at the boulevard's main entrance — a different fountain
2 sourcesVisit BatumiEurasia.travel
1881work began on Batumi Boulevard, where the fountain stands
2 sourcesVisit BatumiEurasia.travel
≈ 7 kmlength of the seafront boulevard
2 sourcesVisit BatumiEurasia.travel
House of Justicethe nearest bus stop, served by airport bus 10
2 sourcesMadloba.infoOpenStreetMap

Batumi Dancing Fountains show times

The show starts after dark, around 21:00, every evening in the warm season. The Georgian National Tourism Administration says the fountain plays until 02:00, with a show of about half an hour once an hour; other guides mention a new show every 30 minutes. No operator publishes a day-by-day timetable, so treat these times as a guide rather than a promise.

In practice, be at the lake by 20:45. The first show is the busiest but also the most complete, with music, colour and lasers running together, and you still have time for a late dinner afterwards. For a free bench and a quieter crowd, come for a later show after 22:00.

The season covers the warm months — May to September in some sources, May to October in others. In winter the fountain is switched off and the lake is just a pleasant evening stroll.

Where are the dancing fountains in Batumi?

They are in Ardagani Lake on the New Boulevard — the newer, south-western stretch of Batumi's seafront promenade, about 100 metres from the beach, between the Orbi City towers and Sherif Khimshiashvili Street. The lake is open on all sides, with paths, benches and cafés around it.

The French-made fountain has played here since 2009. Jets rise, spiral and fall like rain in time to the music, coloured lights wash over them, and a laser projection plays across the water. The soundtrack mixes Georgian songs with international hits — the national tourism board lists Pavarotti, Barry White, Diana Ross and Sting.

Searching for the “singing fountains” of Batumi? Same place. Don't confuse it with the small musical fountain at the old boulevard's entrance — see the note at the end.

Where to watch from

  • The sea side of the lake — the best sound, with city lights and hills behind the jets.
  • The opposite shore — benches and viewing spots, easier with children.
  • Low at the water's edge — the shot for reflections, best when the jets turn white.
  • Dead centre — the only angle where the laser projection reads clearly.
  • The islands — pretty paths by day, a dark backdrop for the lights at night.
  • The boulevard — walk out to the sea afterwards; the promenade stays lit late.

How to get to the Batumi Dancing Fountains

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  1. From Europe Square, walk down to the sea — about 5 minutes along Gamsakhurdia or Memed Abashidze Street.
  2. Turn left (south-west) onto Batumi Boulevard and follow the beach for about 2.5 km — roughly 35 minutes at an easy pace.
  3. Rather ride? Bus 13 runs from the Zurab Gorgiladze Street, City Hall stop near Europe Square to Sherif Khimshiashvili St., House of Justice; the lake is 2–3 minutes' walk from there.
  4. From Batumi Airport (BUS), bus 10 stops at the same House of Justice stop, or take a Bolt or Yandex Go ride.
  5. On city buses tap a contactless Visa or Mastercard or a Batumi transport card — the transport card is the cheaper fare, and drivers don't take cash. Keep a few lari in cash for marshrutkas (minibuses).
  6. After the show, a taxi back to the old town takes about 10 minutes; cars wait on Khimshiashvili Street.

Are the dancing fountains worth it?

Yes, on a summer evening in Batumi. It costs nothing, looks good and fits naturally into a seafront walk. Children love it, though a 21:00 start is late for small ones.

It isn't worth crossing town just for this if you're staying by the port and have seen big fountain shows elsewhere — save it for a night you'll be on the New Boulevard anyway. Out of season, skip it: the fountain is off.

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Dancing Fountains vs Ali and Nino vs Argo cable car at night

Dancing Fountainsyou are hereWater, music and laser showNew Boulevard, Ardagani LakeAfter 21:00, warm seasonFree≈ 45 min
Ali and NinoMoving sculpture by the seaNorth end of the boulevardEvening, when the figures moveFree20–30 min
Argo cable carRide up the hill above the cityOld town, by the portSunsetPaid1–1.5 h

The fountains and Ali and Nino sit at opposite ends of the boulevard. A good night: sunset on Argo, the statue, dinner in the old town, then a taxi to a late fountain show.

Batumi after dark compared

Every Batumi spot worth an evening, rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.

Ali and Nino statue4930 minFree2.9 km
Europe Square4530 minFree38 min walk
Piazza Square4430 minFree43 min walk
Batumi Dancing Fountainsyou are here4245 minFree—
Batumi Boulevard421 h 30 minFree38 min walk
Argo Cable Car381 h39 GEL return2.7 km

An evening along the sea, Ali and Nino to the fountains

The statue by the sea, Piazza, Europe Square, the boulevard and the lake show — all on foot. Add them to your route in one tap — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Ali and Nino statue30 min · Free
  2. 12 min walk from the previous stopPiazza Square30 min · Free, open 24/7
  3. 8 min walk from the previous stopEurope Square30 min · Free
  4. 6 min walk from the previous stopBatumi Boulevard1 h 30 min · Free
  5. 38 min walk from the previous stopBatumi Dancing Fountainsyou are here45 min · Free

5 places · about 4 h 49 min with walks · 64 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Europe Square

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30 min · Free · 38 min walk

Batumi Boulevard

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1 h 30 min · Free · 38 min walk

Piazza Square

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30 min · Free, open 24/7 · 43 min walk

How to do it right

  • Get there by 20:45 and take the sea side — better sound, and the city lights frame the jets.
  • The calmest show is after 22:00: fewer people, free benches.
  • Walk there along the boulevard at sunset and take a taxi back.
  • For video, use night mode and film from the lake's edge to catch the reflection.
  • With small children, pick the far shore: benches and less jostling.
  • Contactless cards are widely accepted in Batumi, but carry some lari for minibuses and kiosks.

Questions

What time do the Batumi Dancing Fountains start?

Around 21:00, after sunset. Shows repeat through the evening — until 02:00, according to the Georgian National Tourism Administration.

Are the Batumi Dancing Fountains free?

Yes. There is no ticket and no fence — you just walk up to the lake.

Where are the dancing fountains in Batumi?

In Ardagani Lake on the New Boulevard, off Sherif Khimshiashvili Street by the Orbi City towers, about 100 metres from the sea.

Do the fountains run in winter?

No. They play in the warm season — roughly May to September or October — and are switched off in winter.

How do I get to the fountains from the old town?

Walk about 35 minutes along the boulevard from Europe Square, take bus 13 to the House of Justice stop, or a 10-minute taxi.

How long is the fountain show?

About half an hour per show. With the wait and finding a spot, allow 45 minutes.

Is it the same as the singing fountains of Batumi?

Yes — two names for the same fountain on Ardagani Lake. The small musical fountain at the old boulevard entrance is a different one.

Is the show good for kids?

Yes, the lights and music go down well. The 21:00 start is late for little ones, so go for the first show.

How do I pay for the bus in Batumi?

Tap a contactless bank card or a Batumi transport card on the validator. Drivers don't take cash; marshrutkas do.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.

Sources and fact-check

  • Georgian National Tourism Administration (georgia.travel): Dancing Fountains — a landmark of Batumi — hours and music
  • Visit Batumi: Boulevard fountains; Batumi Boulevard — the French fountain on Ardagani Lake, the 1977 fountain, boulevard history
  • In Your Pocket Batumi (English and Russian editions): Dancing Fountains — 2009, laser show, where to sit
  • Madloba.info: Singing Fountains on Ardagani Lake; Ardagani Lake; Batumi public transport fares
  • Eurasia.travel: Batumi Boulevard
  • Sputnik8: Singing Fountains, Batumi
  • Tonkosti Turizma: Batumi fountains
  • Georgia.to: Batumi Dancing Fountains
  • OpenStreetMap: Ardagani Lake, the fountain, bus stops and routes 10 and 13
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 30.10.2026 ·
How we checkedThe fountain's operator publishes no timetable, and sources disagree: start times of around 21:00 (some say 20:00), finish times from midnight to 02:00, shows hourly or every 30 minutes, and a season of May–September or May–October. We give the 21:00 start and the national tourism board's hours, marked “checking”. The location is checked against OpenStreetMap and several guides: Ardagani Lake, not 6 May Park as our preparation notes said. Sources give jet counts and heights for different fountains, so we leave them out. Bus routes come from OpenStreetMap and Madloba.info, and the walking time is measured on the map. Bus fares differ between sources, so we don't quote them.

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