If your appetite for big nights, schnitzels and steins of craft beer are unstoppable, you won't want to miss Oktoberfest in Birmingham. From big Bavarian parties to live oompah bands and beer, we're bringing you the events to visit in the city for an authentic German experience. There's even a themed bottomless brunch to get stuck into.
Albert's Schloss is a bit of a no-brainer for Oktoberfest festivities. From sausage-eating contests to keg tapping and dancing, this is one party you won't want to miss. For free live music on Saturday, hit up its Pleasure Palace evening and enjoy the sweet sounds of a live brass band, or delight in spectacular performances with Kunst Kabaret. And for a truly raucous time, before the weekend comes around, it's got to be the Friday Frölich.
During October, Birmingham Bierkeller has you covered for a cracking good time. While tucking into scrumptious pretzels and German bites, throw shapes to a classic Bavarian Oompah show and clink your stein of freshly brewed beer.
Got no plans for Oktoberfest? Barbara's Bier Haus is here to fix that. This Bavarian party bar is a recipe for wild times; for starters, it serves drinks at 50% off every day until 10pm.
It also has a non-stop lineup of unruly events, from karaoke nights to music bingo and boozy brunches. Fuelled by steins and banging tunes from the live band, you're guaranteed to have an Oktoberfest to remember here. Pizzas and XXL hot dogs are also on standby for when you get hungry.
