The organiser has not announced the exact date yet.
Autumn edition expected in September; the organiser has not announced 2026 dates. This page is a planning guide, not a date confirmation; use the official link before booking around it.
At a glance
- Expected timing
- Autumn edition expected in September; the organiser has not announced 2026 dates.
- Where
- Pogačarjev trg
- Price
- Free entry; pay per food and drink.
- Official link
- www.odprtakuhna.si ↗
- Source check
- Verified July 10, 2026
- Review by
- August 15, 2026

What to expect
- Craft beer, burgers and other street food on Pogačarjev trg
- Run by the team behind Ljubljana's Open Kitchen (Odprta kuhna) market.
- A spring edition (late May) runs at the same square earlier in the year.
Planning tips
- Held next to the Central Market and Open Kitchen, so easy to combine for a food crawl.
- Check the organiser's page before making date-specific plans; the 2026 weekend remains unannounced.
- Payment arrangements vary by stall.
Build a day around it
Ljubljana events work best when the day stays walkable. Treat the event as one anchor block, then add one food stop and one calm river/Old Town loop — with buffer so nothing feels rushed.
- If you have 2–3 hours: arrive early → event → short river walk to decompress.
- If you’re making a full day: one Old Town loop + event + a calm dinner plan.
- If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use cafés/museums as your buffer.
Before you go
- Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
- Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
- Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.

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