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Aerial view over Ljubljana's old town with the Ljubljanica river winding through it

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Pivo & Burger Fest 2026 (autumn edition) — Ljubljana

The Open Kitchen team brings craft beer, burgers and other street food to Pogačarjev trg for a seasonal weekend festival.

Provisional edition · Date TBC

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.
Source check
Verified July 10, 2026
Review by
August 15, 2026
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

  • 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.
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