Think all things bratwurst, bands and lederhosen; paying homage to the world's most iconic beer festival - this one's gonna be huge
Date published: 13th Oct 2026
Grab your steins: Oktoberfest is returning to Tonbridge Race Course for a huge weekend of beer, Bavarian food and German festivities - Prost!

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This two-day booze-fest celebrates all things German, bringing all the fun to Kent's charming market town. Think all things bratwurst, bands and lederhosen; paying homage to the world's most iconic beer festival - this one's gonna be huge.
The party starts on Friday 23rd October at 6pm, so clock out of work and get yourself down to Tonbridge Race Course to start the weekend right. Saturday kicks off at midday, running right through the afternoon and into the evening. Oktoberfest is the time to go big or go home.
Tickets are selling crazily for this one - so make sure to grab them here or at the bottom of this page. You don't want to miss out.
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Buy tickets:
Friday 23rd October - Saturday 24th October 2026
12:00pm til 11:00pm (last entry 8:00pm)
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