A TRADITIONAL German beer festival returns to Southampton for the fifth year running next month.

Southampton’s German Beer Fest, which takes place on September 16 at the city’s 02 Guildhall, aims to recreate the party atmosphere of the Oktoberfest celebrations.

Up to 700 people will be able to taste a variety of German beers and foods. But you don’t have to be a beer connoisseur to have a good time with the Alpine Stompers oompha band playing all the traditional beerfest songs, along with a DJ and singer and mädchens in traditional costumes.