
Oktoberfest events in The North 2025
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: 4th October
Where: Liverpool Exhibition Centre
Nearest station: Liverpool Lime Street
Liverpool Oktoberfest will return for 2025 with enough lederhosen to make you do the chicken dance! With steins full of beer, delicious delicacies, and more, the event is just a 20-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street train station - making it the perfect easy day out. Eight person VIP huts are also available for those who want a more private experience for their group.
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ds Oktoberfest
When: 6th - 10th October
Where: Dry Docks, Leeds
Nearest station: Leeds Train Station
Also serving up Bavarian pints, Leeds Oktoberfest will take place at the Dry Docks from September 6th – October 10th, just a 15-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. Beer not your thing? There’ll be a range of autumn and Oktoberfest-inspired cocktails on offer too. Plus, there's plenty to chow down on, including a bookable bottomless brunch and the aptly themed mighty Deutsche Dog on the menu as burger of the month.
Sheffield Oktoberfest
When: 11th October
Where: Sheffield City Centre
Nearest station: Sheffield Train Station
Get ready to spin, sing, and dance the night away this October 11th at Sheffield’s Oktoberfest in the city centre. There’ll be plenty of Bavarian food and drink on offer, as well as live DJs and an Oompah Band with tunes that’ll have you partying the night away! Just a 17-minute walk from Sheffield train station. Feeling spontaneous? Grab a cheaper same-day ticket and get involved as soon as you can.
Newcastle Oktoberfest
When: 11th - 25th October
Where: Times Square, Newcastle
Nearest station: Newcastle Central
Newcastle Oktoberfest is also back for 2025, running on various dates between October 11th – 25th. 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: October 30th - November 1st 2025
Where: First Street, Manchester
Nearest station: Manchester Oxford Road
Running since 2014, Manchester’s annual Oktoberfest will be back with a bang from October 30th – November 1st. 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)!
Ready to dance the night away in your lederhosen? Start planning your journey now! With a range of 2025'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.