After its 2023 Queensland debut, Australia’s largest and longest-running Oktoberfest in the Gardens is set to return for a huge 2026 edition, with eight single-day events around Australia this October, attended by over 70,000 people.
Raise your steins and don your dirndl or lederhosen like a true Bavarian as the festival takes over Brisbane Showgrounds on Saturday, October 10. Browse the German food stalls for traditional bites such as pretzels and sausages. Then head to the beer hall and grab a stein of imported German beer. Cider, wine and other beverages can also be purchased.
Oktoberfest in the Gardens will feature entertainment aplenty: expect everything from roving performers and thrill rides to sideshow alley, silent disco, and on-stage competitions across multiple stages into the afternoon and evening.
Ross Drennan, co-founder of Nokturnl Events, the legends behind this colossal celebration said, “More than 70,000 people celebrated Oktoberfest in the Gardens with us around Australia last year, which was an incredible milestone – and in 2026, we’re going even bigger.
“Canberra joins the tour for the first time this year, taking us to eight cities nationally. To see something that started in Perth 16 years ago continue to grow into Australia’s longest-running touring Oktoberfest festival is something we’re pretty proud of.”
Need more proof? The festival just received international recognition from Condé Nast Traveller, which named Oktoberfest in the Gardens among the top five Oktoberfest celebrations in the world in 2025!
Oktoberfest in the Gardens kicks off in Adelaide this October, before heading to Perth, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, and Sydney.
Oktoberfest in the Gardens 2026 dates
- Saturday, October 3 — Pinky Flat, Adelaide
- Saturday, October 10 — Langley Park, Perth
- Saturday, October 10 — Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane
- Saturday, October 10 — Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast
- Saturday, October 17 — Catani Gardens, St Kilda, Melbourne
- Saturday, October 24 — The Station, Newcastle
- Saturday, October 24 — Patrick White Lawns, Canberra
- Saturday, October 31 — The Domain Sydney
Practical info
All Oktoberfest in the Gardens events will go from 1pm to 9pm.
Regular tickets range from $69.90 to 79.90, depending on how soon you can snag one. VIP tickets go for $159.90 and include priority entry, access to a VIP area, a commemorative acrylic stein, 2 drink vouchers, a buffet lunch, and private toilets and bar.
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