Food festivals in Ljubljana worth planning a trip around, by month.

Festivals through the year

October 2026 1 festival

Odprta Kuhna (Open Kitchen)

  • ★ 4.8
  • Expected 16 Oct
  • Free entry

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

Odprta kuhna fills Pogačarjev trg on sunny Fridays from March to October, 10:00 to 22:00; the 2026 season announced 65-plus vendors and 280-plus dishes.

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November 2026 3 festivals

Festive December in Ljubljana

  • ★ 4.4
  • Expected 27 Nov to 31 Dec
  • Free entry

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

Ljubljana switches on its festive lights on Friday 27 November 2026; Old Town stalls with handmade gifts, local delicacies, mulled wine and hot tea follow.

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Holidu, from USD 129 a night

Book food experiences in Ljubljana

Ljubljana Small Group Food Walking Tour★ 5.0 (347)

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Ljubljana Small Group Food Walking Tour

Taste your way across Ljubljana on this 3.5-hour small-group walking tour. In the company of a guide, sample delicious food, wine, craft beer, coffee, and desserts fro...

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May 2027 1 festival

Salon Sauvignon Ljubljana

  • ★ 4.4
  • Expected 29 May 2027
  • Tickets needed

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

Salon Sauvignon Ljubljana 2026 was held on Friday 29 May at Križanke, with 58 entries from four countries; the organiser has announced no 2027 date.

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June 2027 2 festivals

Brina Cocktail and Mixology Festival

  • ★ 4.4
  • Expected 10-13 Jun 2027

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

Brina is a Ljubljana cocktail and mixology festival; the June edition ran from 11 to 14 June at Križanke, with its main tasting event on the 13th.

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Ljubljana Wine Route (Summer)

  • ★ 4.3
  • Expected 20 Jun 2027
  • Tickets needed

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

The Ljubljana Wine Route summer edition, on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 14:00 to 20:00, offered white and rosé wines and fresh cuisine under the park's canopy.

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