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Leskovac

Roštiljijada

A week of grilled meat, concerts and the giant pljeskavica record attempt.

Leskovac grill festival

Quick answer

Roštiljijada is Leskovac’s famous grilled meat festival, held at the beginning of September. The main street closes for several days and fills with around 200 grill stands, along with concerts and competitions.

Quick facts

Type
Food festival
Where
Leskovac
Time needed
An evening
Entry
Free entry
Last checked
1 Nov 2026

What to see

  • Around 200 grill stands on the main street
  • Concerts and evening events
  • The record attempt for the world’s biggest pljeskavica

Map

Map of the area around Roštiljijada

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Getting there

Leskovac is about 3 hours by car or bus from Belgrade, and the festival is in the city center.

Good to know

Book accommodation early and confirm this year’s dates, as Niš is a good backup if Leskovac is full.

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Sources

Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.

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Photo credits

Wikimedia Commons: Miljan Simonović (CC BY-SA 4.0), Biso (CC BY 3.0), Almarqmod (CC BY 4.0).