Oktoberfest in NYC

New York's Oktoberfest season stretches across September and October, with beer-hall nights, community celebrations, the Steuben Parade weekend, and one-off Bierabend events.

This guide collects celebrations with a clear German or Bavarian connection and points to the organizer for current admission, age, and reservation details.

Upcoming events

Zum Schneider Oktoberfest 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Franklin Point
German restaurant's flagship Oktoberfest.
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Zum Schneider Oktoberfest 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026 · Franklin Point
German restaurant's flagship Oktoberfest.
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Celebrate Oktoberfest with Johnny Koenig
Friday, October 2, 2026 · Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
German-American club venue's explicit Oktoberfest program.
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Zum Schneider Oktoberfest 2026 — Early Session
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Franklin Point
Bavarian beer, food and live oompah on the Greenpoint waterfront. Saturday’s early session runs noon–4:45 p.m.; choose main-tent seating or the separate rooftop biergarten.
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Oktoberfest 2026 — Radegast Hall & Biergarten
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Radegast Hall & Biergarten
Oktoberfest with live brass, mug-holding competitions, a ceremonial keg tapping and a DJ dance party in Williamsburg.
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Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Smith Street
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Smith Street party.
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Zum Schneider Oktoberfest 2026 — Late Session
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Franklin Point
German restaurant's flagship Oktoberfest.
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Celebrate Oktoberfest with die Spitzbuam
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
German-American club venue's explicit Oktoberfest program.
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Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Fort Greene
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Fort Greene party.
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Zum Schneider Oktoberfest 2026
Sunday, October 4, 2026 · Franklin Point
German restaurant's flagship Oktoberfest.
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Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest — The Adlers
Sunday, October 4, 2026 · Zeppelin Hall
German beer hall Oktoberfest with German-American band.
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Flanagan’s 3rd Annual Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 4, 2026 · Flanagan’s Pub — Back Parking Lot
German food, Oktoberfest beer and a stein-holding competition bring Bavarian festival traditions to this family-friendly afternoon, with live music and face painting.
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Plattduetsche Park Oktoberfest — The Adlers
Friday, October 9, 2026 · Plattduetsche Park Biergarten
The Adlers bring German music to Plattduetsche Park’s Oktoberfest. Enjoy the evening in the biergarten with German food, beer and live entertainment as part of the venue’s seasonal celebration.
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Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest — The Adlers
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Zeppelin Hall
German beer hall Oktoberfest with German-American band.
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Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Smith Street
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Smith Street party.
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Oktoberfest with die Spitzbuam
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
German-American club venue's explicit Oktoberfest program.
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Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Fort Greene
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Fort Greene party.
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Oktoberfest with Foehrer Musik Freunde
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
German-American club venue with German brass band.
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Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest — The Adlers
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Zeppelin Hall
German beer hall Oktoberfest with German-American band.
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Oktoberfest in The Hive with Bud Gramer
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · The Hive at Plattduetsche Park
German-American club venue's explicit Oktoberfest program.
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Oktoberfest in The Hive with Bud Gramer
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
Celebrate Oktoberfest at The Hive with live accordion music by Bud Gramer, German food and beer specials, a mug-holding contest and giveaways.
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Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest — The Adlers
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Zeppelin Hall
The Adlers perform an Oktoberfest set at Zeppelin Hall. Their official biography traces their music to Austrian and German Alpine traditions, with polka, rock and country in their current repertoire.
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Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Fort Greene
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Fort Greene party.
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Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Smith Street
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Smith Street party.
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Blocktoberfest 2026 - NYC Brewers Guild
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Culture Lab LIC
NYC Brewers Guild’s Oktoberfest-inspired craft-beer festival with 30+ local breweries, unlimited samples, live music and food vendors.
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Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Fort Greene
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Fort Greene party.
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Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Smith Street
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Smith Street party.
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