WineLENT Maribor

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Food & DrinkMaribor
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkWineLENT's setting is its defining feature
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

WineLENT Maribor in Maribor

WineLENT, known locally as Vinsko LENTanje, is a series of nightly wine-tasting evenings held in the summer garden beside the World's Oldest Grapevine in Maribor's Lent district, timed to coincide with Festival Lent. Organised by the Maribor Tourism Organisation, the event runs from 8pm to midnight over about a week in late June, showcasing winemakers from Slovenia's Podravje wine region.

WineLENT takes its name and its rhythm from Festival Lent, the large summer arts festival that transforms Maribor's Drava riverside each late June, but it occupies a distinct evening niche of its own, one built around wine rather than performance.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

WineLENT's setting is its defining feature: the tastings take place directly beside the World's Oldest Grapevine, a Guinness World Record holder still growing on the same Lent-district building where it has been cultivated for centuries, giving visitors a wine event staged next to a genuinely unique living landmark rather than a generic festival tent

02

The mystery stays covered

Running nightly across roughly a week in late June, it showcases winemakers specifically from the Podravje region, Slovenia's northeastern wine-growing area surrounding Maribor, offering a concentrated, locally rooted tasting experience by the Drava River

03

The city starts moving

As a companion event scheduled during Festival Lent, it extends the larger festival's programming into a more intimate, adults-oriented evening format focused purely on Styrian wine and riverside socialising rather than performance

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

WineLENT continues the Podravje region's long winemaking tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

centred on the same Lent district that hosts the World's Oldest Grapevine

The sacred route

Living ritual

a vine documented for several centuries and recognised by Guinness World Records

The local code

Living ritual

linking the modern tasting event directly to Maribor's historic identity as a wine-growing city

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use the event area in Maribor to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.

What to wear

Light, breathable summer evening wear suits Maribor's warm late-June nights, with a light layer for after dark, since riverside evenings can cool down noticeably once the sun sets.

Safety

WineLENT Maribor is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Maribor.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.56 N, 15.65 EOpen in Google Maps

Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia

Nearest airportGRZ — Graz
TransportUse the event area in Maribor to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Maribor.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Maribor via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Maribor, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable summer evening wear suits Maribor's warm late-June nights, with a light layer for after dark, since riverside evenings can cool down noticeably once the sun sets.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Slovenia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is WineLENT Maribor?

WineLENT Maribor is listed for Past edition: 26 June–4 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does WineLENT Maribor take place?

The festival is listed in Maribor, Slovenia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLslovenia.info
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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