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Pivo & Burger Fest 2026 (autumn edition) — Ljubljana

Ljubljana's twice-yearly beer-and-burger festival returns to Pogačarjev trg in the old town for its autumn edition, pairing 200+ craft and classic beers from Slovenia and abroad with gourmet burgers and street food.

At a glance

Dates
Autumn edition typically mid-September (2025 ran Sep 14–15); confirm 2026 dates on the organiser's calendar.
Where
Pogačarjev trg
Price
Free entry; pay per food and drink.

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Congress Square (Kongresni trg) in Ljubljana with its grand facades and the castle hill behind
Photo: Rok Hodej · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What to expect

  • Over 200 craft and regular beers from Slovenia and around the world.
  • Top Slovenian burgers plus street-food classics on Pogačarjev trg by the cathedral.
  • 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.
  • Go Saturday evening for the busiest, most festive atmosphere.
  • Bring cash and card — some stalls are cash-only at peak times.

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.
A cobbled old-town lane on Stari trg in Ljubljana, lined with pastel townhouses and café terraces
Photo: Ljuba brank · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons