Oktoberfest Pittsburgh

O’zapft is! Oktoberfest Pittsburgh returns for more brews and bratwurst with your buddies.

This year promises an even better celebration of culture, food, music, and community so festivalgoers can fully immerse themselves in German-inspired activities for all ages!

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Alex Newill
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Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership

Oktoberfest Pittsburgh Information

Dates

October 2 - 12, 2025

Location

Oktoberfest Pittsburgh will be held at Fort Duquesne Boulevard, utilizing the westbound roadway from Stanwix Street over to 7th Street and incorporating the 6th Street Bridge.

Times

Sundays - Thursdays, the Biergarten will be open daily from noon to 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays: noon to 10 p.m.

Admission

General admission to the event is free, though certain activities require the purchase of tickets. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, along with
alcoholic beverages for guests 21 and older.

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Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

Featured Experiences

In true Bavarian tradition, this year’s Oktoberfest will feature an array of family-friendly activities and attractions designed to bring the spirit of Munich to Pittsburgh. With lively music performances on the main stage, there will be no shortage of ways to celebrate. Inside the festival tent, guests can explore authentic merchandise, raise a beer stein and savor classic Bavarian cuisine like bratwurst and pretzels and more.

Beyond the food and drinking festivities, festivalgoers can also immerse themselves in German-inspired activities for all ages. Highlights include the ever-popular Stein Holding, as well as an array of Karneval games. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Oompah band and Bavarian-style musicians will be filling the air with accordion melodies and lively polka tunes sure to amuse and delight audiences of all ages.

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Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership