Name: Wandsbeker Oktoberfest 2026
Start: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-04T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festzelt Wandsbeker Marktplatz

Wandsbek Oktoberfest

About Wandsbek Oktoberfest

For over two and a half weeks, Wandsbeker Marktplatz transforms into a gigantic beer tent with Spaten Oktoberfest beer, pretzels, and Bavarian tradition. The Wandsbeker Oktoberfest is considered Northern Germany's largest Oktoberfest — with live acts like the Alpenbanditen, the Emsperlen, and Alarm, plus Möhnsener Musikanten, Jack Gelee, and DJ Robert Laube. From September 18 to October 4, 2026, Hamburg will be a Weißwurst-and-Lederhosen city.

Dates 18 Sep — 04 Oct 2026

Venue Hamburg (02000)

Prices 10.00€ — 880.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Wandsbek Oktoberfest — edition 2026

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From September 18 to October 4, 2026, Wandsbeker Marktplatz will once again transform into Northern Germany's largest Oktoberfest. With the Alpenbanditen to kick things off, the Emsperlen in the middle, and the Hamburg party band Alarm for the finale — plus Spaten Oktoberfest beer, pretzels, and Lederhosen.

Two and a half weeks of festival tent in the Wandsbek district with live bands, Sunday Frühschoppen, VIP boxes, and free entry Sundays through Thursdays.

Confirmed Band Program 2026

Alpenbanditen: September 18–20
Emsperlen: September 22–27
Alarm (Hamburg Party Band): September 29 – October 4
Jack Gelee: Thursday–Saturday
Möhnsener Musikanten: Sunday Frühschoppen 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
DJ Robert Laube: several dates

Highlights Wandsbek Oktoberfest 2026

Northern Germany's largest Oktoberfest, original Spaten Oktoberfest beer by the liter (Maß), three weeks of live program.

Programme Wandsbek Oktoberfest 2026

Weekly Structure and Acts

Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20: Opening weekend with Alpenbanditen
Tue, Sep 22 – Sun, Sep 27: Emsperlen week
Tue, Sep 29 – Sun, Oct 4: Final week with Alarm, highlight on October 2nd
Thursday–Saturday continuously: Jack Gelee
Sundays 1:00 PM–3:00 PM: Frühschoppen with Möhnsener Musikanten
Closed on Mondays

Opening Hours

Sunday–Wednesday: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Thursday–Saturday and October 2nd: 12:00 PM–12:00 AM

Current table reservations: wandsbekeroktoberfest.ticket.io.

Prices Wandsbek Oktoberfest 2026

Sunday–Thursday free entry; Friday/Saturday and October 2nd €10 advance / €12 at the door. Table packages: Alpenglow €189 (8 people, Sun–Thu), Hut fun €509 (8 people, daily), individual tickets €24–€64. VIP packages "Alm-Auftrieb" €540–€720, "Mountain Party" €660–€880.

Practical information

Practical information — Wandsbek Oktoberfest

Getting There

Directly at the Wandsbek Markt central bus station — U-Bahn line U1, bus lines from the entire district. Ten minutes from Jungfernstieg in the city center.

Opening Hours

Sunday–Wednesday 12:00 PM–10:00 PM, Thursday–Saturday and October 2nd 12:00 PM–12:00 AM, closed on Mondays.

Tickets

Reservations via oktoberfest-wandsbek.de. Without reservation: Free entry Sunday–Thursday, Friday/Saturday/October 2nd €10 advance / €12 at the door.

Note

On Fridays and Saturdays from 4 PM, entry is restricted to ages 18 and over.

Bavaria in the North of Hamburg

Wandsbek is not a Bavarian district — and that's precisely its charm: In the middle of one of Hamburg's largest districts, Northern Germany's largest Oktoberfest springs up every year for about two and a half weeks. Directly at the Wandsbek Markt transport hub, a festival tent with a capacity of 4,500 seats rises, accompanied by stalls, amusement rides, and a VIP lounge.

Program between swaying and party mode

Alpenbanditen (September 18–20): classic Bavarian festival tent music
Emsperlen (September 22–27): humorous show band with sing-along songs
Alarm (September 29 – October 4): Hamburg party band with a rock and Schlager mix
Jack Gelee: on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Möhnsener Musikanten: every Sunday during Frühschoppen (1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
DJ Robert Laube: on several dates

Spaten Oktoberfest Beer and Bavarian Cuisine

As it should be, original Spaten Oktoberfest beer flows by the liter (Maß). The menu features classics like pork knuckle (Schweinshaxe), half chickens (Hendl), Weißwurst with pretzels and sweet mustard, plus Kaiserschmarrn and apple strudel. For those who prefer non-alcoholic options, there are also alternatives and a separate cocktail menu.

Tables and VIP

Most guests come with table reservations — all tickets are available through the official website or Wandsbekeroktoberfest.ticket.io. Prices range from the Alpenglow package for eight people starting at €189 (Sunday–Thursday) to VIP box packages "Mountain Party" between €660 and €880. Tickets without reservations are free on Sundays through Thursdays, and cost €10 in advance or €12 at the door on Fridays and Saturdays, and on October 2nd. From 4 PM onwards on Fridays and Saturdays, there is an age restriction of 18 years.

In the Wandsbek District

With around 450,000 inhabitants, Wandsbek is Hamburg's largest district. The Oktoberfest has been a firm fixture in the event calendar for years, attracting guests from all over Northern Germany — including Bavaria fans, bachelor parties, and regulars' table groups.