The article examines event tourism and event marketing tools for establishing regional branding of Russian industrial region –Kemerovo Region-Kuzbass within its transition from an industrial to a tourism-focused image. The study aims to conduct a multidimensional analysis of the content and organization of event tourism and its impact on branding of Kemerovo Region-Kuzbass. The authors hypothesize that the integrated use of regional branding and event marketing tools increases the region’s tourist attraction, strengths its cultural image, and develops a sustainable event infrastructure. The study’s methodological framework consists of a problem-oriented and systemic analysis of scientific literature, as well as expert interviews with representatives of management, PR, and social and cultural projects. The theoretical framework is based on scientific articles by Russian and international authors devoted to the key concepts of the research theme. The empirical basis consists of materials from official tourism portals, cultural programs, and case studies of event projects in Kemerovo Region- Kuzbass. The authors note that event tourism development in Kemerovo Region-Kuzbass is highly intensive but requires strategic coordination. Key factors in the effectiveness of regional branding are identified as event authenticity, quality of organization, local community engagement, and institutional support. The results obtained contribute to the development of regional branding and event tourism theory, completing existing ideas of the role of cultural potential and event infrastructure in establishing a sustainable regional image. Besides, the results obtained can also be used in promoting territorial development strategies and regional cultural policies.