Edinburgh Oktoberfest 2026

A slice of Munich’s Theresienwiese lands in Tollcross for three nights of Bavarian beer, brass bands and long communal tables — Edinburgh’s own Wiesn, now in its twelfth year.

Dates: 8–10 October 2026
Venue: Central Hall, Tollcross
Since: 2014

What to expect

Munich’s biggest festival, brought home to Edinburgh
Long benches, oompah brass, and steins of German beer under one roof at Tollcross’s Central Hall — a warm-up act for anyone who can’t make it to Bavaria this autumn, and a proper night out for anyone who can.

Running since 2014
Nights: Thu–Sat, 3 nights
Location: Tollcross, EH3
Dress code: Lederhosen & dirndls welcome
On the night: Beer, brass and long tables

Authentic German brews
Bavarian beer served the traditional way, alongside a full bar for anyone who’d rather stick to something local.

Bratwurst & schnitzel
Hearty Bavarian plates built for sharing across the long communal tables, the way a Wiesn table should be.

Brass bands & Schlager
Live oompah and Schlager acts keep the hall singing along, with plenty of room set aside for dancing on the benches.

Schedule
Three nights at Central Hall
Exact doors and last-orders times are confirmed closer to the date and shown at checkout — here’s the shape of the weekend.

Thu 8 Oct: Opening night — full band set, first steins poured
Evening: Fri 9 Oct
Peak night — expect the hall at its fullest and loudest
Evening: Sat 10 Oct
Closing night — last call for lederhosen and last dances

Getting there Finding Central Hall
On foot or by bus
Tollcross sits a short walk from the West End and the Old Town, so most visitors staying centrally can walk in under 20 minutes. Regular Lothian Buses routes stop nearby on Home Street and Lauriston Place.

Parking
Street parking around Tollcross is limited on festival nights — book ahead through a service like JustPark, or leave the car and walk in from the centre.

Where to stay
Tollcross and the West End have plenty of options within walking distance, from budget hostels to boutique townhouses, so you can roll straight into bed once the band packs up.

Central Hall, Tollcross
West Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9QJ
A category B-listed former church hall, now one of Edinburgh’s best-loved live event venues — high ceilings, a wraparound gallery, and plenty of room for long beer-hall tables.
Lederhosen and dirndls encouraged, not required
Half the fun is dressing the part — but jeans and a good pair of dancing shoes will get you through the night just fine.

FAQ

Is this the same as Munich’s Oktoberfest?
Do I need to book a table?
Is it suitable for a big group or work night out?
What’s the age policy?
Get your steins ready
Edinburgh Oktoberfest 2026 runs Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 October at Central Hall, Tollcross. Tickets are sold through official ticketing partners.

Around town: Other pubs & venues doing their own Oktoberfest

Central Hall is the big ticketed one, but a handful of Edinburgh pubs and breweries run their own smaller Oktoberfest nights each year. Worth a look if you want something more low-key, or a warm-up before heading to Tollcross.

Brewhemia
Old Town
Sat 19 Sep, Sat 26 Sep & Sat 3 Oct 2026 · free entry
A run of Oktoberfest Saturdays at this Market Street bar and live music venue, just below Waverley station — big band and rock & pop sets alongside the beer.

Moonwake Beer Co. Taproom
Leith, The Shore
Held each year in Sep/Oct · date for 2026 tbc
This independent Leith brewery turns its mezzanine taproom over to German-style beers, live music and German-inspired street food for an Oktoberfest day — no booking, just turn up.

Ran on 20 Sep 2025 and 5 Oct 2024 — check Moonwake’s own site nearer the time for the 2026 date.

Lucky Pig at Paradise Palms
Southside
Seasonal Oktoberfest specials
A diner-and-cocktails bar known for leaning into Oktoberfest with pretzel bites, beer-battered pickles and German beers on tap alongside its regular themed nights.

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