Best Oktoberfest Events In The UK

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By Marcus Sanigar Food, Drink & Events Writer, DesignMyNight Food, drink and events writer with a decade of experience covering the UK hospitality scene. Has written for Expedia, Trainline and more. Last updated on 27th May 2026

It's that time of year again... From the end of September to the start of October, cities across the country are set to channel the essence of Bavaria. Dig out your dirndl or your finest lederhosen before heading to these places that are pouring our steins of beer and cooking up batches of bratwurst to the sound of oompah music for the autumn event. To help you find your nearest festivities? We've created a list of the best Oktoberfest parties in the UK right here, from London to Manchester and beyond.




London: Oktoberfest 2026

@ The Bermondsey Bierkeller on Various dates from Saturday 19th September 2026

Oktoberfest is back at Bermondsey Bierkeller - bigger and louder than ever. Expect all kinds of live music, DJs and epic Bavarian bottomless brunches. 

It gets even more epic on Saturdays with immersive entertainment from the legends at Youtopia Productions. Grab your tickets to join the party from just £6.60.

Manchester: Freight Island

£5 Cocktails - Hotel Milano

Get your lederhosen ready as Freight Island's Oktoberfest is back. The venue turns into a Bavarian playground with steins overflowing, bratwurst sizzling, and live music that keeps the party going all night.

Whether you're here for the beer, the beats, or the brats, expect sing-alongs, audience games, themed cocktails, and surprises at every turn. Perfect for groups, reunions, or anyone looking for an authentic German festival right in Manchester - tickets start from £16.75, so grab yours before the fun sells out.

Cambridge: Cambridge Oktoberfest

@ Jesus Green on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September 2026

From £35, you can swap the cobbled streets of Cambridge for the beer halls of Bavaria without leaving the city. This October, Jesus Green will be home to a giant 2,000-seat Oktoberfest tent filled with long tables, blue-and-white décor, and the buzz of live music.

Your Bavarian ticket includes a prime seat in the middle of the party, a 1.5-pint Mass of FestBeer brewed in Bavaria, a bratwurst in bread, and an Underberg digestif. Expect sing-alongs, bench-dancing, and an atmosphere that rivals Munich itself.

Nottingham: Wingtoberfest 2026

@ OUT Nottingham on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October 2026

What do you get when you mix Oktoberfest with Wing Fest? Wingtoberfest, that's what.

Combining the very best of street food indulgence and Bavarian tradition, this place serves up frothing steins, delicious dishes, eating competitions, lively music and lots of long-table camaraderie. Tickets to this full-throttle, flavour-fuelled party start from just £20.

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Oktoberfest

@ Central Hall on Thursday 8th October 2026 and 2 other dates

From £26, you can step straight into an authentic Oktoberfest without leaving the city. Over one long weekend, West Princes Street Gardens will be transformed into a Bavarian beer tent for 1,200 people, complete with blue-and-white décor, live music, and waiters and waitresses in traditional Dirndl and Lederhosen.

Your Bavarian ticket includes a seat in the middle of the tent, a giant 1.5-pint Mass of Bavarian FestBeer brewed just 54km from Nuremberg, a bratwurst in bread, and an Underberg digestif. Expect sing-alongs, dancing on benches, and plenty of Bavarian cheer.

Birmingham: Oktoberfest At The Old Crown

If you're looking for a lively celebration in Birmingham this year, then head to The Old Crown. This is a lively venue in Digbeth, where they're hosting an Elton John tribute act that promises live music, dazzling costumes and guaranteed great vibes.

This performance is by the talented Andy Crossbie, though they're also hosting live bands Rats In The Kitchen and Jewels Party Band across their three dates of celebration. Plus, there'll be authentic German food and drink available too.

London: Munich Cricket Club

Quiz Night Every Tuesday Night 6.30pm and 14 other offers

The Munich Cricket Club Tower Hill, along with its vibrant sister venues in Canary Wharf and Victoria, is once again hosting one of London's most electric Oktoberfest celebrations. Renowned for bringing the heart of Bavaria to the capital all year round, Munich Cricket Club transforms its iconic venues into a festival of steins, schnitzels, and song.

Look forward to a celebration of German tradition with a London twist, complete with lively Oompah bands, traditional Bavarian attire, and the ceremonial tapping of beer barrels straight from Munich.

London: London Oktoberfest

This autumn, the spirit of Munich lands right in the heart of the capital with the one and only London Oktoberfest. Across three weeks and two buzzing locations, you can sing, dance, and celebrate like you're in a giant Bavarian beer hall.

From ompha-ompha tunes that'll have you swaying on the benches, to bratwurst hot off the grill and steins of proper German beer, it's the ultimate feel-good party. Tickets start from £30, so round up your mates, put on your dirndl or lederhosen, and get ready for more fun, more beer, and more Oktoberfest than London's ever seen.

Manchester: The Lawn Club

Lunch Club | Main & Soft Drink for £10 and 1 other offer

Say goodbye to boring weekends and hello to Oktoberfest at The Lawn Club. Every Saturday in October, the venue turns into a Bavarian playground with bottomless drinks, delicious bratwursts, and a vibe so lively you won't want to leave.

Table dancing, big energy, and laughs are all part of the deal, and at £39.50, it's the perfect recipe for an outrageous October night in Manchester's Spinningfields.