Greater Boston Oktoberfest Celebrations

It's almost Oktoberfest season in Boston! Each year, these can't-miss festivities celebrate the finer things in life: beer, bratwurst, and festive music. Over the next several weeks, the Greater Boston area will host several new and returning celebrations for you to experience. So, clean out your stein – or your lederhosen if you've got a pair – and prepare to indulge, or imbibe, in some of our favorite Oktoberfests.

Dorchester Brewing Oktoberfest: TBA

Head to Dorchester Brewing for two weekends of pet-friendly Oktoberfest fun! With hours of live music, all-day liter pours of your favorite German beers, Steinholding competitions, and a brat-eating contest, this is the perfect way to kick off the season's festivities.

Sam Adams Octoberfest: TBA

As one of New England's original craft breweries, Sam Adams knows how to celebrate beer season in Boston. Stop by their Downtown Taproom and the Boston Brewery for classic German beers, live music, Steinholding contests, food specials, and fest-inspired beer releases.

Photo courtesy of Samuel Adams Boston Brewery 

Trillium Oktoberfest: TBA

Since it originated in 2019, the Oktoberfest at Trillium Brewing has brought a festive spirit to Canton, Fort Point, Fenway, and the Garden on the Greenway. Make sure to join them as they celebrate Oktoberfest with lederhosen, lagers, music, and German-inspired food.

Oktoberfest by Time Out Market Boston: TBA

Prepare for an exhilarating beer-tasting adventure as Oktoberfest comes to Time Out Market Boston. Mark your calendars for a day of local beer tastings paired with Oktoberfest-inspired dishes from the city’s best kitchens, stein-hoisting contests, a live DJ, a photo booth, and so much more. 

Night Shift Oktoberfest: TBA

Oktoberfest celebrations return to Night Shift's Everett and Lovejoy Wharf locations! Visit the brewery's Everett Taproom and their Lovejoy Wharf restaurant for live traditional German oompah music, craft beers, Steinholding competitions, and food from local favorites. 

Harpoon Octoberfest: TBA

Harpoon Octoberfest is Harpoon's biggest event of the year. Come to enjoy flowing taps, live oompah music, stein-hoisting competitions, and more with thousands of friends. Want to celebrate Octoberfest with your furry friend? Harpoon's DOGtoberfest takes place every year. 

Photo courtesy of Harpoon Brewery

Oktoberfest at Wachusett Mountain: TBA

Raise your steins and toss the empty kegs as you eat, drink, and celebrate with live German music, contests, shows, and activities for the whole family at Wachusett Mountain's annual Oktoberfest!

Oktoberfest in Harvard Square: TBA

The Harvard Square Oktoberfest is big. Each year, this event welcomes over 100,00 attendees to Harvard Square! The annual Oktoberfest features the legendary HONK parade, a Sam Adams Beer Garden, 50+ international food vendors, multiple stages of live entertainment, sidewalk vendors, and family-friendly activities.