Everything You Need to Know About: Oktoberfest Newcastle
The city’s biggest Bavarian bash is back this October with three whole weekends of fun
It’s time to dig out those dirndls and lederhosen because Oktoberfest Newcastle is making an epic return to the city this autumn.
Spread across three weekends, it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before with amazing vibes, entertainment, food and drinks. Planning on raising a stein or two? Read on for all the info you need to make the most of Oktoberfest Newcastle.
What is Oktoberfest Newcastle?
Described as “the biggest Bavarian party in the North East”, it’s an epic celebration of Bavarian culture inspired by the annual Oktoberfest festivities held each year in Munich.
Now in its seventh year, Oktoberfest Newcastle has become a fixture on the city’s event calendar with thousands of revellers attending each year to party en masse Bavarian-style.
When is it happening?
Oktoberfest Newcastle is spread over three epic weekends on Saturday 11th October, Saturday 18th October and Saturday 25th October with daytime and evening sessions to choose from.
Daytime sessions kick off at 12pm and run through to 5:30pm and evening sessions run from 6pm to 11pm on each Saturday.
Where is it happening?
It’s taking over Times Square with a huge marquee transformed into a Bavarian-style beer hall complete with fully stocked bars, street food vendors and hundreds of bierkeller benches.
What entertainment will there be?
In the spirit of all things Bavarian, there’ll be music from Europe’s top oompah bands for you to dance the night away to!
What food and drink will there be?
Lovers of a good brewski or two are in for a treat with a smorgasbord of Bavarian wheat beers and German lagers available, plus a massive selection of spirits and cocktails for those who like something a little stronger too.
Food-wise, expect plenty of German treats – bratwurst, currywurst, frankfurters and pretzels included. Following a gluten-free or vegan diet? Fear not, there’ll be plenty of options available for you too!
How much are tickets?
Tickets for daytime sessions cost £15, while evening session tickets cost £14 - both plus booking fees. However, if you're a student attending the evening session, you can grab a ticket for just £7.50 (plus booking fees) with a valid student ID.
To book tickets, visit www.oktoberfest.org.uk/newcastle but remember that over 10,000 people are expected to attend - so better get them booked sharpish!
Oompah bands, delicious German eats and more beer than you can shake a stick at - who wouldn’t want to go to Oktoberfest Newcastle? Get your tickets booked, gather up your pals and raise a stein or two in your finest lederhosen and dirndls. Prost!
Oktoberfest Newcastle takes place on Saturdays from 11th October to 25th October 2025. For more information and to book tickets visit www.oktoberfest.org.uk/newcastle.
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