CALLING all beer lovers - Oktoberfest is back!

Oktoberfest will return to Southampton at the end of this month after nearly two years away due to Covid-19 restrictions. 

The jam-packed event will take place over three days in Guildhall Square from Friday, October 29, to Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31.

The celebration of Bavarian culture will include a full marquee, a live ‘Oompah’ band, a range of authentic German beers served in stein glasses and a variety of hot food stalls.

A selection of fine wines, spirits and prosecco on tap will be readily available, and soft drinks will also be sold.

The Friday sessions kicks off at 6.30pm and runs until 11pm.

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Saturday offers two sessions, the first 'Happy Hour' session running from 12.30pm to 5.30pm and the later session, which has already sold out, starting at 6.30pm and ending at 11pm. 

The wide range of drinks and food offered at Oktoberfest will be accompanied by live music from The Bavarian Strollers, who will be returning to the Southampton event for their third year.

Oktoberfest Southampton is an 18+ only event.

Only standing tickets for Friday, October 29 and the first Saturday session remain.

Prices start at £8. 

More information about the event and how to buy tickets can be found at oktoberfestsoton.com

If the event is cancelled due to Covid-19, all tickets will be refunded.