Dust Off Your Dirndl, Here’s Where To Celebrate Oktoberfest In Brisbane
Don your lederhosens and leave your passports at home because Brisbane is all about Oktoberfest, with plenty of pop-ups and events for you to say ‘prost’. Oktoberfest originated as a five-day royal wedding in Munich back in the 1800s, and now the month-long celebration is embraced worldwide with brews, pretzels, and bratwurst aplenty. And while yes, Oktoberfest gives you lots of opportunities to raise your steins, the traditional folk festival also offers authentic fun for the whole family.
Here are the best ways to celebrate Oktoberfest in Brisbane this year:
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Oktoberfest at Brisbane German Club
In a huge Australian first, the Brisbane German Club is hosting the most authentic Oktoberfest celebration outside of Munich—securing all six of the Official Oktoberfest breweries on tap for the occasion. This is undoubtedly worth dusting off your Lederhosen, as these holy grails of German beer have never all been available at one Australian venue at the same time. Across four October weekends, the historic Vulture Street spot will showcase each brewery’s flagship offering as well as the very best beer across the land, with approximately 130 different beer styles on offer to fill your stein. You can also dig into golden schnitzels and pork knuckles or go for gold in the wildly popular sausage-eating content. There’ll even be traditional Alpenrosen dancers, and the coveted Mr and Mrs Oktoberfest titles up for grabs. Get your tickets here.
The Details
When: 3 to 5 October, 10 to 12 October, 17 to 29 October and 24 to 26 October
Where: Brisbane German Club, East Brisbane
Find out more here.
Oktoberfest in the Gardens
Australia’s largest and longest running Oktoberfest event is returning to Brisbane in 2025 and we could not be more ready (to raise our steins). Oktoberfest in the Gardens features a massive beer hall, plenty of authentic German food stalls, roving performers, thrill rides, a sideshow alley, silent disco, and a mix of entertainment and on-stage competitions across multiple stages throughout the afternoon and evening. For everything you need to know, head here or grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: From 1pm to 9pm, Saturday 11 October
Where: Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Find out more here.
Oktoberfest at Eat Street
They’re ramping up the Bavarian festivities at the Northshore this October. Spanning over two weeks, Hamilton’s Eat Street will be celebrating Oktoberfest with authentic German beers and eats. Tuck into all the Bavarian classics, from succulent pork knuckles and German-style potatoes with sauerkraut, to pork sausage lollipops. Hike up your lederhosen for a few comps like the pretzel throwing competition and Best Dressed Dachshund. Throw in the live entertainment running throughout the night, and you’ve got yourself a proper food festival. Tickets are only $6 on entry, and kids under 13 go free.
The Details
When: Friday 3 to Sunday 5 October
Where: Eat Street Northshore, Hamilton
Find out more here.
Commercial Hotel Boonah
For one day only, Scenic Rim’s much-loved pub is leaning into the Bavarian-style festivities—complete with hearty food, live music and fresh brews. Taking over the entire venue, Commercial Hotel’s car park will play host to a lively lineup of pop-up bars and food stalls with Boonah Brewing Co’s signature craft range available alongside a specially brewed, limited-edition Märzen ale—the popular Oktoberfest lager with a Scenic Rim twist. On the menu, enjoy native beef bratwursts and burgers while a traditional three-piece German oompah band stomps away.
The Details
When: Saturday 11 October
Where: Commercial Hotel, Boonah
Find out more here.
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