Live Music
Authentic Oompah Bands
Trumpets, tubas, lederhosen and full-volume Bavarian bangers from doors to last orders.
One Day Only · 17 October 2026
EXETER CASTLE HOSTS THE LARGEST
Oktoberfest at Exeter Castle — Saturday 17 October 2026
One Night. One Castle. One Huge Party.
Live oompah bands, overflowing steins, sizzling bratwurst and Bavarian chaos — all inside the historic walls of Exeter Castle.
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📅 Sat 17 Oct 2026•📍 Castle St, Exeter EX4 3PU•🕛 Day 12–5pm · Night 6–11pm
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Featured
See It. Feel It.
Last year sold out in days. This is what you're missing.
Promo
The Experience
Bavaria comes to Exeter Castle.
Five hours of full-throttle festival. Pick a session, gather your crew, and lose yourself in the loudest party of the year.
Beer
Steins of German Lager
Imported German bier served the proper way — by the litre. Prost!
Street Food
Bratwurst & Pretzels
Sizzling sausages, giant soft pretzels, schnitzel and currywurst from real Bavarian kitchens.
Atmosphere
Best Dressed Wins
Dirndls, lederhosen, feathered hats. Dress the part — prizes for the best every session.
The Venue
A 900-year-old castle.
One unforgettable night.
Exeter Castle's medieval courtyard transforms into an electric Bavarian beer hall — stone walls, string lights, blue-and-white bunting, and a crowd ready to raise the roof.
Date
Sat 17 Oct
Year
2026
Day Session
12 — 5pm
Night Session
6 — 11pm
Venue
Exeter Castle
Postcode
EX4 3PU
SOLD OUT
in 2025 · Don't miss out
Tickets
Pick Your Session.
Tickets are released in waves. Once they're gone, they're gone — last year sold out 3 weeks early.
12pm – 5pm
Day Session From
£15
per person · +booking fee
- ✓Entry to the festival
- ✓Live oompah band
- ✓Bavarian street food market
- ✓Best-dressed competition
Most Popular
6pm – 11pm
Evening Session From
£20
per person · +booking fee
- ✓The biggest party of the year
- ✓Headline live band
- ✓Late bar & DJ set
- ✓Full Bavarian experience
Group of 8
VIP Table
£240
per person · +booking fee
- ✓Reserved table for 8
- ✓Table in the action
The Atmosphere
The Energy Speaks For Itself.
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Group Bookings
Bring the whole crew.
Birthdays, stag dos, hen parties, office socials — reserve a private stein table for 8 to 20 and skip the queues. We'll keep the steins flowing.
Enquire about a Table →8+
Min group
20
Max per table
VIP
Entry
What People Say
★★★★★
★★★★★"Absolutely electric. The band, the beer, the castle — best night out in Exeter all year."
★★★★★"We booked a table for 12 and it was the best stag do decision we made. Already booking for next year."
★★★★★"Dressed up in dirndls with the girls and won best dressed. Felt like we were in Munich!"
FAQ
Need to know.
When and where is Oktoberfest Exeter?+
Saturday 17 October 2026 at Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter EX4 3PU. Day session 12–5pm, evening session 6–11pm.
Is it the same event twice in one day?+
Yes — two separate sessions with full bar, food and entertainment. Pick the vibe that suits you (or do both).
Do I have to dress up?+
Not required — but heavily encouraged. We run a best-dressed competition each session with prizes. Lederhosen and dirndls win.
Are tickets refundable?+
Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferrable. Once tickets sell out (they will), there's no door release.
Can I book a table for my group?+
Yes — VIP Stein Tables seat 8 and include welcome steins, a sharing board and priority entry. Email hello@oktoberfestexeter.com for groups of 12+.
What's the age requirement?+
Strictly 18+ for both sessions. Photo ID required on entry — no exceptions.
Is the venue accessible?+
Yes, Exeter Castle is wheelchair accessible. Email us ahead of your visit and we'll make sure everything's sorted.
DON'T MISS OUT
Raise your stein at Exeter Castle.
One day. Two sessions. Limited tickets. Get yours before your mates do.
🍻 Book Tickets NowSaturday 17 October 2026 · Exeter Castle · EX4 3PU