Name: Löhne Oktoberfest 2026
Start: 2026-10-02T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz Lübbecker Straße

Löhne Oktoberfest

About Löhne Oktoberfest

For over four decades, the Löhne Oktoberfest has combined a funfair, trade exhibition, and Bavarian atmosphere in the heart of Ostwestfalen. In 2026, the 44th edition will run from October 2nd to 5th on the Lübbecker Straße festival grounds. The program includes a tent party with Zwiebelstürmer on Friday, Gaudi-Fieber on Saturday, performances by local clubs and choirs, amusement rides, fashion shows, and magic shows.

Dates 02 Oct — 05 Oct 2026

Venue Löhne (05758)

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Edition 2026

Löhne Oktoberfest — edition 2026

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The 44th edition of the Löhne Oktoberfest runs from October 2nd to 5th, 2026, at the Lübbecker Straße festival grounds. Three strands: funfair, trade exhibition with stage program, and tent party. Zwiebelstürmer plays on Friday, Gaudi-Fieber on Saturday. Tickets via the City of Löhne and [email protected].

The 44th edition combines proven elements: a Volksfest with showmen, a trade exhibition with a club stage, and two grand tent evenings with live music. Daytime operations start on Thursday and run until Sunday.

Highlights Löhne Oktoberfest 2026

44th edition of the festival
Tent party with Zwiebelstürmer and Gaudi-Fieber
Funfair with showmen
Trade exhibition with fashion shows, choirs, and magic shows
Accessible

Programme Löhne Oktoberfest 2026

Friday, October 2nd, 2026 — Tent Evening with Zwiebelstürmer

6:00 PM — Admission
7:00 PM — Zwiebelstürmer (Holy Moly) — six musicians in Bavarian attire, mixing Schlager, party hits, pop, and rock
Funfair activities on the festival grounds

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 — Tent Evening with Gaudi-Fieber

6:00 PM — Admission
7:00 PM — Gaudi-Fieber (Crossfader) from Hameln — live dance music all evening
Funfair and trade exhibition during the day

Daytime Program Trade Exhibition (spread over all four days)

Club stage with local choirs and music groups
Fashion shows by local businesses
Magic shows and stage acts
Stalls and presentations by local companies

Note: Detailed daily schedules and the complete stage program for the trade exhibition will be published before the festival on loehne.de/Leben-Entdecken/Kultur-und-Freizeit/Oktoberfest. Clubs wishing to perform on the trade exhibition stage: Contact Melissa Utas — [email protected].

Prices Löhne Oktoberfest 2026

Tent evenings require tickets (seated and standing tickets available). Sales through several local advance booking offices and via email at [email protected].

Practical information

Practical information — Löhne Oktoberfest

Getting There

By train: Löhne station, short walk or city bus to the festival grounds. By car: A30 exit Löhne/Bad Oeynhausen, follow signs for "Festplatz". Parking available in the surrounding area.

Tickets

Tickets for the tent evenings are available from several local outlets and via email at [email protected]. Standing and seated tickets can be booked. Organizer contact: Christina Nahrwold, City of Löhne, Tel. +49 5732 100 277.

Tip

The trade exhibition is worthwhile during the day – a showcase of the region, especially for locals. If you're heading to the tent party in the evening, secure your tickets in advance.

Four Days of Bavaria in Ostwestfalen

When the first steins clink on the tables at the Lübbecker Straße festival grounds in Löhne at the beginning of October, it's clear: the Löhne Oktoberfest has begun. With the 44th edition from October 2nd to 5th, 2026, the festival remains an anchor in the event calendar of the Herford district. The City of Löhne, along with local sponsors and clubs, is the organizer.

Three Worlds in One Festival Tent

The concept is down-to-earth Ostwestfalen and yet diverse: three event strands run in parallel.

Funfair bustle on the festival grounds: amusement rides, carousels, showmen, stalls, and all the classics of a Volksfest (people's festival).
Trade exhibition in the large tent: local businesses, crafts, service providers, and clubs present themselves – with a stage program featuring fashion shows, club performances, choirs, and magic shows.
Tent party on Friday and Saturday evenings: live bands, classic Oktoberfest atmosphere with steins and Lederhosen.

Bands 2026 — Zwiebelstürmer and Gaudi-Fieber

The 2026 tent party has two clearly defined musical highlights:

Friday, October 2nd — Zwiebelstürmer (also known as "Holy Moly"): Six musicians in traditional Bavarian attire, mixing hearty Schlager music, cult party hits, and well-known pop and rock songs. Admission 6 PM, start 7 PM.
Saturday, October 3rd — Gaudi-Fieber (also "Crossfader") from Hameln: continuous live dance music throughout the evening. Admission 6 PM, start 7 PM.

Accessible and Family-Friendly

The organizers emphasize accessibility: dedicated disabled parking spaces, wheelchair-accessible toilets near the main paths, a rest area with medical care, and other accessible facilities for wheelchair users. During the day, the festival is clearly family-oriented with fashion shows, children's carousels, and the trade exhibition.

Löhne — The Furniture City in Ostwestfalen-Lippe

Löhne is located in the Herford district in North Rhine-Westphalia, between Bielefeld, Herford, and Bad Oeynhausen. The city is known as the "Furniture City" – a nod to the region's strong furniture industry. The Oktoberfest is part of a series of traditional Ostwestfalen town and folk festivals, but it stands out from the others with its Bavarian-themed tent concept.