Slovenian Dinner Show and Polka Lesson in Ljubljana: Is It Worth €62?
Updated October 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Short answer: yes, if you want an evening that is deliberately a show and you are happy to join in. The Traditional Slovenian Dinner Show & Polka Lesson costs €62.10 per person for 2 hours, with 4.7 stars from 86 reviews. It is the only folk evening in the listings, so there is nothing to compare it with directly; the alternatives are other kinds of evening.
What you get
By the booking page, you start with a welcome drink of local schnapps and a tasting of “šklojce”, dried fruit. Then come three courses of traditional food and a glass of wine or juice, with live dance performances by dancers in regional costumes. The description names a peasant-style chicken, pork fillet with the chef’s sauce, potatoes and salad, and dessert at the end. Between courses the host tells stories about Slovenian character, and the guests are taught the polka and play traditional games such as “pouštertanc”, the cushion dance. You leave with a homemade souvenir.
It is held at a centrally located restaurant in Ljubljana. The exact meeting point is confirmed after you book, and if a larger group needs a bigger room the operator may move the event to a nearby venue, telling you at least a day before.
What is not included
Two things sit on the exclusion list: gratuities and hotel pickup and drop-off. The page also says tips are not included in the ticket price, but you can tip if you want. The listing gives the language as English and says nothing about vegetarian or other dietary menus, so ask the operator before you book if that matters to you.
Who it suits
It suits visitors who want a staged evening with food and a bit of dancing, and who do not mind being asked to join in. The listing says children must be accompanied by an adult and that unaccompanied minors are not allowed. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible according to the page. It is not a quiet dinner: the whole format is a show with audience participation, which is exactly what some guests enjoy and others do not.
The alternatives for an evening
The other options in the listings are tastings, not shows:
| Option | Duration | From | Rating | What the listing says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Slovenian Dinner Show & Polka Lesson | 2 hours | €62.10 per person | 4.7 (86) | three-course dinner, folk dancers, polka lesson |
| Wine Tasting Experience with Appetizers | 2 hours | €55 per person | 4.8 (252) | seven wines and appetizers in the castle cellar |
| Slovenian Cuisine Walking Tour with Tastings | 4 hours | €90 per person | 4.8 (591) | dishes from several regions, five wines, a city walk |
| Food & Wine Tour with a Sommelier | 3 hours | €105 per person | 5.0 (26) | four or more stops, wine paired with each dish |
The wine tasting is the quieter evening and the cheapest, but it is not dinner, and it is closed to guests under 18. See our comparison of Slovenian wine tastings. The cuisine walk is the one that can replace a meal: the operator says it should cover your lunch, dinner and a city tour. For the walks themselves, see our Old Town tour comparison.
When to skip it
Skip the dinner show if you want a quiet table, a choice of dishes, or a late night: it is a set 2-hour programme. Skip it if you would not dance for anything. And skip it if you plan to eat somewhere you chose yourself, because dinner is part of the ticket.
Which one
For a Slovenian evening with a show, the dinner show and polka lesson is the only choice. Take the tasting or the food walk instead if you want to eat and drink without a stage. More options sit under food and wine tours in Ljubljana.
