The Dubrovnik Good Food Festival 2026 runs from October 5 to 18, 2026, bringing two weeks of chef dinners, special restaurant menus, street food, workshops, tastings, gastronomic excursions and live music to Dubrovnik and the surrounding region. The 13th edition includes around 70 participating restaurants, seven days of FOODravanje at Lazareti and the traditional charity Dubrovnik Table on Stradun.
Some events are open or free, while guest-chef dinners, workshops and smaller experiences may require advance reservations. Always confirm the latest times, prices and booking details on the official Good Food Festival programme.
Dubrovnik Good Food Festival 2026 dates and practical information
Festival dates
October 5-18, 2026
Edition
13th Good Food Festival
Where
Dubrovnik and nearby Župa dubrovačka, Cavtat, Konavle and Dubrovačko primorje
Organiser
Dubrovnik Tourist Board
Good Food Festival 2026 programme highlights
The 2026 festival is broader than a restaurant promotion. It combines special menus and chef dinners with street food, live concerts, traditional-recipe workshops, food and wine experiences outside the city, creative workshops and the charity Dubrovnik Table.
Around 70 participating restaurants
Restaurants in Dubrovnik, Župa dubrovačka, Cavtat, Konavle and Dubrovačko primorje will offer specially designed festival menus during the Two Weeks of Restaurants.
Guest chefs and themed dinners
The programme includes Croatian guest chefs, international flavours, Taste the Mediterranean and themed dinners connecting Dubrovnik with other culinary regions.
Street food and live music
FOODravanje expands to seven days at Lazareti, while Dubrovnik Beer & Bites Fest returns later in the festival.
Food experiences beyond the Old Town
The programme reaches Trsteno, Pobrežje, Župa dubrovačka and other parts of the Dubrovnik region with brunches, picnics, workshops and gastronomic excursions.
FOODravanje at Lazareti: October 5-11
FOODravanje is one of the easiest parts of the festival to join without planning a formal dinner. In 2026 the street-food and music event at Lazareti expands from four days to a full seven days, October 5-11.
Five food stalls and two food trucks are scheduled on the Lazareti plateau. The live-music programme includes Željko Bebek, TBF, Giuliano & Diktatori and the Zdravko Čolić tribute band Svadbarskim sokakom.
Two Weeks of Restaurants
Around 70 restaurants are expected to take part in the 2026 festival programme. The restaurant promotion extends beyond Dubrovnik itself to Župa dubrovačka, Cavtat, Konavle and Dubrovačko primorje.
Participating restaurants prepare special festival menus, giving visitors a reason to try a new restaurant or book a meal outside the busiest summer period. Festival breakfasts and special dessert offers are also part of the wider programme.
The individual restaurants, menus, prices and reservation details can change, so use the official festival programme for the current participating list. For more year-round choices, see our guide to restaurants in Dubrovnik.
Guest chefs and special dinners in 2026
The 2026 programme brings together Croatian guest chefs, regional cuisine and international collaborations. Announced highlights include:
- Ana Ugarković at a special Wild Feast at the Musladin rural household in Ljubač.
- Mario Mihelj cooking at Restaurant Dubrovnik.
- Tibor Valinčić appearing at Akademis Čingrija.
- Matija Bogdan leading the Five Courses to the Top dinner at Marco Polo restaurant on October 13.
- Taste the Mediterranean returning to Hotel Excelsior.
Evening of Spanish Flavours
In cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain, Akademis Čingrija will host an international Spanish-themed evening with chefs Carlos Ripoll and Hector Guardia. Music is scheduled from Nina Ćorić & Barraca Club.
The festival also includes a themed dinner bringing together flavours from another Croatian region with the Dubrovnik area, reinforcing the programme's focus on both local food and culinary exchange.
Reservation advice: chef dinners and smaller themed events are among the parts of the festival most likely to have limited capacity. If a specific dinner is important to you, reserve directly through the contact listed in the official programme.
Gastronomic excursions, workshops and unusual food experiences
Some of the most interesting 2026 events take place away from a conventional restaurant table. Announced experiences include:
Trsteno brunch
A walk along the historic Napoleonic Road followed by brunch at Trsteno Arboretum.
Olive-grove picnic
A countryside food experience among the olive groves at Pobrežje.
Local food and nature
The programme includes experiences in the lemon gardens of Župa dubrovačka and activities connected with local plants and ingredients.
Workshops and creative events
Traditional-recipe workshops, coffee events, food workshops, wine painting and a special gastro edition of the Dub Pub Quiz all appear in the wider programme.
The DEŠA association is again involved in workshops intended to preserve and pass on traditional recipes. If you are interested in Croatian cooking beyond the festival, browse our Croatian recipes.
Dubrovnik Beer & Bites Fest: October 16-18
The final festival weekend includes Dubrovnik Beer & Bites Fest from October 16 to 18, combining craft beer, food and live entertainment. It offers a more casual alternative to the guest-chef dinners and formal tasting menus.
If you want to continue the evening elsewhere, see our overview of bars and clubs in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik Table 2026: Saturday, October 17
The Dubrovnik Table (Dubrovačka trpeza) is one of the festival's best-known traditions. On Saturday, October 17, 2026, hotels, restaurants, bakeries, pastry shops and winemakers will serve food and drinks along Stradun.
Klapa Kaše is scheduled to perform. The event has a charitable purpose, and the announced 2026 beneficiaries are the Dubrovnik-Neretva County associations supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing people and blind people.
Important: the organisers can change programme details. Check the official festival page shortly before attending, especially if weather or another operational issue could affect an outdoor event.
Which Good Food Festival events need booking?
There is no single ticket covering the whole festival. How you join depends on the event:
- FOODravanje concerts: announced as free entry.
- Restaurant festival menus: book directly with the participating restaurant where recommended.
- Guest-chef dinners: reserve early because seating can be limited.
- Workshops and smaller experiences: some require advance registration or reservations.
- Dubrovnik Table: food and drinks are purchased with vouchers at the event.
Because the programme contains many independently organised events, the safest approach is to use the official programme for the exact reservation contact, price and meeting point for your chosen event.
Visiting Dubrovnik during the Good Food Festival
October is a very different time to visit Dubrovnik than July or August. The festival gives you evening events and restaurant experiences after the main summer peak, while the Old Town, major attractions and many regional day trips remain available.
Weather is less predictable than in summer, so check our Dubrovnik weather guide before outdoor events. For the Dubrovnik Table and other open-air programme items, it is sensible to confirm the schedule again on the day.
Combine the festival with a Dubrovnik food tour
The festival is temporary, but Dubrovnik's food culture is not. If you want a guided introduction to local dishes, wine and the Old Town food scene outside a specific festival event, a small-group food and drink tour is a useful complement.
Dubrovnik Food and Drink Walking Tour
Explore local food, wine and Dubrovnik stories in a small group.
This approximately three-hour walking tour visits several food and drink stops in the Old Town, with Croatian specialties, wine and local guidance included. It is a separate commercial tour and is not part of the official Good Food Festival programme.
Good Food Festival 2026 FAQ
When is the Dubrovnik Good Food Festival 2026?
The 13th Good Food Festival runs from October 5 to 18, 2026.
Where does the Good Food Festival take place?
Events take place across Dubrovnik and the surrounding region, including Lazareti, Stradun, hotels and restaurants in the city, as well as locations in Župa dubrovačka, Cavtat, Konavle, Dubrovačko primorje and the Dubrovnik countryside.
Is the Good Food Festival free?
Not entirely. Some public events and concerts are free, while restaurant meals, chef dinners, tastings, excursions and some workshops are paid. FOODravanje's announced live concerts are free to enter.
Do I need reservations?
For many casual public events, no. Guest-chef dinners, workshops and smaller-capacity experiences can require reservations and may sell out, so book early if a specific event is important to you.
When is the Dubrovnik Table in 2026?
The Dubrovnik Table is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, with the official opening at 11:00 on Stradun. Announced voucher prices are €8 for food and €4 for drinks.
Where can I find the complete 2026 programme?
The latest programme, reservation details and any schedule changes are published on the official Dubrovnik Good Food Festival website.