Food festivals in Ljubljana

Odprta Kuhna (Open Kitchen)

  • ★ 4.8
  • 23 October 2026Expected
  • Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Free entry

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

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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Dates and details checked October 13, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Know before you go

  • No reservations for the market itself; sit at the tables with benches or on the stairs overlooking the market
  • Tasting menus have limited places and should be booked ahead, online or at the TIC Ljubljana
  • Rain in the forecast can cancel a Friday; check the calendar, social media or newsletter
  • The organiser also runs guest events in other towns; its 2026 guest-event finale is in Ptuj on Saturday 17 October

What to eat there

  • Tasty Slovenia menu: four courses from the plains of Prekmurje to the desserts, with a drink pairing
  • Urban Ljubljana menu: a four-course tasting stroll through the capital, with a drink pairing
  • Vegetarian menu: four courses showcasing the best the marketplace offers, with a drink pairing
  • Kids' menu, and street food ordered stall by stall

Where to eat nearby

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Getting there and staying

Getting there

Pogačarjev trg, part of the Central Market; walk or bike (BicikeLJ stations nearby). Buses stop at Lutkovno gledališče - Krekov trg, Zmajski most and Pošta.

Hotels in Ljubljana around 23 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Before you go: airport transfer to Ljubljana (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

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