Best Oktoberfest Events In The UK

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By Scarlett Welch • Editor, DesignMyNight Scarlett has covered the UK's best restaurants, bars and events for DesignMyNight since 2023. She holds an MA in Media & Journalism, with bylines in The Crack magazine and South London News, among others. Last updated on 30th September 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: Munich Cricket Club

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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.

Manchester: The Lawn Club

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.

London: Albert's Schloss

Celebrate the world's most iconic beer festival right here in London, as well as Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham, with Oktoberfest 2026 at Albert's Schloss. Running daily from 19th September to 25th October, you can indulge in authentic German street food, world-class entertainment, and the coveted Oktoberfest Big Six biers on tap.

Alongside DJs and live brass bands, festival-goers can look forward to interactive events like Wiener-eating competitions, stein-guzzling challenges, and expert-led bier tasting masterclasses. What's more, entry is completely free. 

Manchester: Freight Island

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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.