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Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City (Festival)
- Date: 09/19/2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Courthouse Square
2200 Broadway Street
Redwood City, California 94063
Bier! Brezeln! Bratwurst!
September 18-27, 2026
(no event Monday, September 21)
Courthouse Square- map
FESTIVAL SEATINGS- Live Music, Dancing, Performers, and Games
- The Internationals Band & Golden Gate Bavarian Club (Sept. Fri-Sun, 18-20, Fri-Sun 25-27)
HAPPY HOUR SEATINGS- Live Music Only
- Deutscher Musikverein (Sept. 22)
- Alpine Sound Band (Sept. 23)
- The Internationals (Sept. 24)
The sound of authentic German music, the sight of traditional Bavarian attire, and the clink of raised steins can mean only one thing—Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City is back! Experience traditional cuisine, lively entertainment, and a festive atmosphere as Downtown Redwood City celebrates one of fall's favorite traditions.
Bring your crew, grab your drink of choice, and join in the excitement! From September 18-27 (except Sept. 21), Courthouse Square transforms into a lively Bavarian village, where more than 2,000 feet of "family style" bench seating invites guests to eat, drink, sing and laugh together beneath a Munich-inspired festival tent. So, dust off your lederhosen and dirndls and get ready for an unforgettable September, filled with Bavarian fun on the Peninsula!
Weekend Festival Seatings are filled with genuine German dance music, lively performers, and game hosts, while weekday Happy Hour Seatings feature toe-tapping sets from various German bands. Indulge in Oktoberfest favorites like giant pretzels, grilled bratwurst, and other Bavarian bites, perfectly paired with ice-cold beer, cider or soda.
Then join in the action with stein-holding challenges, dance contests, yodeling competitions, crowd-pleasing comedy skits, and audience games for all ages. And, of course, no Oktoberfest is complete without the famous "international" chicken dance. So get ready for a truly wunderbar time, at Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City this September!
Ticket prices range from $10-$27 for all ages (Non-Drinkers), and $16-$37 for Drinkers 21+. Every ticket includes a commemorative stein and drink ticket (beer, cider, or soda depending on ticket type). Weekend VIP tables for up to six guests are also available for $250.
Advanced online ticket purchase is highly recommended, as many seatings sell out prior to the event. No refunds or exchanges. Food and extra drink tickets are sold separately.
FEATURING
- Premium German & Craft Beers on Tap
- An Authentic Bavarian Festival Experience
- Classic German Cuisine & Oktoberfest Favorites
- Interactive Competitions & Family-Friendly Fun (Festival Seating Only)
- Live German Music Throughout the Festival