Autumn means Oktoberfest! Taking place across a variety of cities in The North, this German-born festival is a colourful celebration, featuring live music, food, drink, and of course lederhosen.
Are you looking for an Oktoberfest event or festival near you? Search no more. We’re bringing you the best Oktoberfest’s from across Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond. Best of all, they’re all within a 20-minute walk of a train station, making getting there and home again easy.
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Liverpool Oktoberfest
When: 19th September - 25th October 2026
Where: Albert Schloss, Liverpool
Nearest station: Liverpool Lime Street
Liverpool Oktoberfest will return for 2026 with enough lederhosen to make you do the chicken dance - which you'll want to bring to partake in the venue's fun outfit competition! With a range of German biers on tap, live entertainment, an Oompah band, eating contests and more, it's one you won't want to miss. Just 8-minutes walk from Liverpool Lime Street train station, getting there's simple.
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ds Oktoberfest
When: 3rd - 31st October
Where: BAR Events Leeds
Nearest station: Leeds Train Station
Also serving up Bavarian pints, Oktoberfest will take place at BAR Events Leeds – a new outdoor event space situated on the former Chow Down site. The team are planning on turning this space into the biggest Beer Hall Leeds has ever seen, full of authentic German food, 2-pint steins and Oompah Bands. It’s just a 10-minute walk from Leeds train station, and tickets are priced at just £5, making it one of the most accessible events of the season.
Sheffield Oktoberfest
When: 18th September to 11th October 2026
Where: Kapital Sheffield
Nearest station: Sheffield Train Station
Just a 10-minute walk from Sheffield train station, get ready to spin, sing, and dance at one of Sheffield’s biggest Oktoberfest celebrations. There’ll be plenty of Bavarian food and drink on offer, as well as an Oompah Band with tunes that’ll have you partying the night away! You can even win a trip to Munich for two! Feeling spontaneous? Grab a cheaper same-day ticket and get involved as soon as you can.
Newcastle Oktoberfest
When: 10th, 17th & 24th October 2026
Where: Times Square, Newcastle
Nearest station: Newcastle Central
Running for almost a decade, Newcastle Oktoberfest is back for 2026, taking place on various Saturdays in October. Organisers have described this year as bigger, better, and beer-ier than ever! With live European Oompah bands, a massive 2000-capacity Bavarian beer hall, and pretzels, frankfurters, and more – you won’t want to miss the organised mayhem on offer.
Manchester Oktoberfest
When: 19th September to 25th October 2026
Where: Albert’s Schloss, Manchester
Nearest station: Manchester Oxford Road
Manchester’s annual Oktoberfest will be back with a bang in October 2026. Bringing plenty to enjoy, guests can indulge in giant Bavarian beers, live music, and lots of delicious food. The event aims to provide an authentic Oktoberfest experience, so don your lederhosen or dirndl and get ready to party in true Oktoberfest fashion (literally)! Only a short 10-minute walk from Manchester Oxford Road Station.
Ready to dance the night away in your lederhosen? Start planning your journey now! With a range of 2026's Oktoberfest events in The North taking place less than 20-minutes from a station, it's never been easier to Go Do Your Thing. Book early and save up to 60% with an Advance Ticket.
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