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Best Oktoberfest Events In London 2027

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By Jasmine Lee Kennedy • Lead Editor, DesignMyNight Our Lead Editor, Jasmine, specialises in UK restaurants, bars and culture, has an NCTJ in journalism, and has been writing in the industry for 10 years. Bylines in Culture Calling. Last updated on 5th November 2026

Uncover Oktoberfest in London, as every autumn, it transforms into a Bavarian dream - complete with beer steins, brass bands, bratwurst, and lederhosen. While Oktoberfest’s heart may beat loudest in Munich, the world’s most famous beer festival has found a second home in the UK capital, where we don our dirndls and toast to tradition with impressive enthusiasm.

The original Oktoberfest dates back to 1810, when a royal wedding in Bavaria turned into such a good time that locals decided to do it again - and again, and again, until it became an annual blowout of beer, music, and gemütlichkeit. In our city today, it's still a riotous blend of tradition but with some modern flair: think oompah bands sharing stages with DJs, huge beers halls and German venues serving schnitzel and more, all of which you can find in our guide. Prost. 

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London Oktoberfest 2027: Events & Things To Do

1. BOXPARK Shoreditch

30 reviews
  • Location: Shoreditch, Croydon and Camden
  • When: 25th September - 17th October
  • Price: varies
  • Why we recommend: the venues offer tailored event styles, from an Oktoberfest Box Bingo night in Croydon to a bottomless brunch in Shoreditch with 90 minutes of unlimited Staropramen

Break out the lederhosen and get ready to raise a two-pint stein: BOXPARK is taking its Oktoberfest celebration on tour. Partnering with Staropramen, the street food and entertainment venue is converting its spaces across London and Liverpool into bustling, Bavarian-themed party hubs.

Across five unique dates, you can expect non-stop action, ranging from live Oompah brass bands and resident DJs to party bingo and bottomless brunch formats. Paired with global street food vendors, alpine backdrops, and interactive stage games, including stein-holding face-offs and pretzel-eating showdowns, BOXPARK delivers a distinctly energetic, modern spin on traditional German festival culture.

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2. Oktoberfest At Munich Cricket Club

902 reviews

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The Munich Cricket Club is gearing up to host London's most talked-about Oktoberfest yet, spanning its Tower Hill, Canary Wharf, and Victoria locations from the 17th of September to the 31st of October. Known for keeping the Oktoberfest spirit alive all year, MCC is turning up the volume this autumn with a Bavarian experience like no other. You can expect roaring live music, hilarious games, and more steins than they can count - all in a sea of Lederhosen, Dirndls, and Bavarian cheer.

From its iconic beer barrel tapping ceremony to indulgent German cuisine like sizzling sausages, roasted pork knuckles, and strudel done right, every detail has been perfected to bring Munich to London. 

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3. Oktoberfest At German Gymnasium

1 review
  • Location: 1 Kings Boulevard, King's Cross, N1C 4BU
  • When: Fridays throughout Oktoberfest
  • Price: Free entry 
  • Why we recommend: hosted inside a stunning Grade II-listed former gym built for the German Gymnastics Society in 1865, this is London's most authentic setting for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest makes its grand return to German Gymnasium, bringing the sights, sounds, and authentic tastes of Munich straight to King's Cross. The grand venue comes alive with seasonal Spezialitäten, draft steins, and lively Friday night Oompah performances complete with roaring Bavarian singalongs.

Whether you are dropping in for a casual post-work beer, taking on a four-course chef's tasting menu paired with fine German and Austrian wines, or gathering a big group for a weekend feast, this iconic destination delivers the ultimate autumn celebration.

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4. Brigadiers

4 reviews
  • Location: 1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, City of London, EC4N 8AR
  • When: 19th September - 3rd October
  • Price: varies
  • Why we recommend: putting a unique spin on Bavarian food and drink, this stylish Indian restaurant has created an Oktoberfest-themed terrace to celebrate on

Popular City restaurant Brigadiers is transforming its terrace into a Bavarian-inspired Bier Hall this Oktoberfest period. It promises long communal tables, live oompah music and a Paulaner pop-up, where you'll find steins and beer towers.

They're also serving a special Deutsche Daru menu for the occasion, putting an Indian twist on Bavarian cuisine. Think chilli-wurst tikki pao, masala currywurst kathi rolls and apple jalebi with cinnamon rabri. There'll even be a Barfi Schnapps made with cinnamon-spiced Goldschläger and gold flakes.

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5. German Kraft Brewery Elephant

2 reviews
  • Location: German Kraft Brewery Elephant, Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, SE1 6DR
  • When: 10th October
  • Price: free
  • Why we recommend: if beer is a big deal to you, you're going to want to celebrate Oktoberfest, and if you're celebrating Oktoberfest in London, you're probably going to want to do it at a German-run brewhouse. 

Running two free-entry events at their sites in Elephant and Castle and Mayfair, it's German Kraft Brewery's time to shine as Oktoberfest rolls around. As a London brewery founded by German's, they know a thing or two about how to celebrate the biggest day of the year for beer, and they'll be pouring one-litre house-brewed steins on the 10th October to prove it. 

A roaming oompah band will also be in attendance, plus DJs and themed street food. How to secure a free stein? Just show up in full Lederhosen or a Dirndl.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oktoberfest in London like?

London's Oktoberfest season runs from mid-September through October, transforming the city into a Bavarian playground of steins, brass bands, bratwurst and lederhosen.  The spirit at the heart of all of it is gemütlichkeit — the cosy, communal Bavarian feeling of clinking steins with strangers on long wooden benches, singing along to music you don't quite know the words to, and eating more bratwurst than you planned. 

Do I need to wear lederhosen or a dirndl to Oktoberfest in London?

You don't have to — but you'll have more fun if you do. Fancy dress is encouraged at most London Oktoberfest events, and the atmosphere at venues like Albert's Schloss, Bermondsey Bierkeller and Munich Cricket Club is noticeably more electric when the crowd leans into the Bavarian aesthetic.

When does Oktoberfest start in London and how long does it last?

London's Oktoberfest season typically runs from mid-September through the end of October — longer than the original Munich festival, which runs for roughly two weeks in late September and early October.

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