Two days of authentic Oktoberfest celebrations with an oompah band, traditional steins and locally-inspired delicacies.
Oktoberfest is back at the American Express Stadium on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October, two days of celebrations taking place over the weekend. It's the festival's return to the stadium after the 2025 edition, which the organisers describe as bigger than before.
Across the two days, the event keeps to the traditional Oktoberfest format. There'll be a live oompah band playing throughout, and the drinks are served in traditional steins. Alongside the beer, there's a selection of locally inspired delicacies to eat, with wider entertainment and a lively atmosphere running through both days. If you're planning to go, it's worth keeping in mind that the celebrations run across the full weekend, so you can pick one day or do both.
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The venue is the American Express Stadium, also known as the Amex, on Village Way in Brighton, BN1 9BL. Because the event runs over two days, you've got a bit of flexibility with when you head down. The organisers have noted that demand is expected to be high and capacity is limited, so they're encouraging people to register their interest early to be among the first to receive event updates and ticket information when sales go live. If you're thinking of going, getting your name on that list now is the best way to make sure you don't miss out when the tickets actually drop.
