Australia’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration returns with more beers, brats, and bountiful Bavarian bliss than you could shake a pretzel at.
Grab your tickets ASAP, as capacity will be limited. They’d hate for anyone to miss out on all the stein-slurping goodness in store.
Oktoberfest in the Gardens St Kilda, 2025 Dates, Ticket Prices, Melbourne
Don’t be a pretzel and get it twisted — Oktoberfest in the Gardens is much more than just beer and bratwurst!
Embrace the carnival atmosphere with multiple stages of live entertainment, DJs, thrill rides, roving performers, competitions, a sideshow alley, a silent disco, a Berghain-inspired rave cave, and plenty more surprises!
Your Oktoberfest in the Gardens experience wouldn’t be complete without the best authentic German food, beers, and a few hometown favourites!
Each city will feature a different lineup of food and drinks from our travelling food vendors alongside a host of local caterers and food trucks.
Food & Drink
At Oktoberfest in the Gardens, a huge range of imported beer, cider, and other beverages is available. Sip on ice-cold event steins from some of Germany’s most iconic breweries and some local brews! We’ll also pour refreshing ciders, wine, spirits, and more!
Don’t miss a mouthful of authentic German food at Oktoberfest in the Gardens! Given that the menu is different in each city, they can’t outline an exact menu, but we can promise it’ll be delicious! They’ll have many traditional German options alongside your favourite local caterers and food trucks.
Wherever possible, they select vendors catering to various dietary requirements. Get your taste buds tingling with a sample of some of the delights we’ll offer nationwide!
Getting There
Catani Gardens is boarded by Jacka Boulevard, Beaconsfield Parade, and Pier Road in St Kilda. A pedestrian ramp into the gardens from the Upper Esplanade overpasses the Jacka Boulevard roadway.
Guests are encouraged to catch public transport.
Trams
Catch tram numbers 3a, 16, or 96 along Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade, or catch tram number 112 to the corner of Park Street and Fitzroy Street. Then walk one block south toward the intersection of Fitzroy Street and Beaconsfield Parade / The Esplanade. Catani Garden is across the road.
Bus
Bus route 606 (Fishermans Bend to Elsternwick) travels along Parks Street, Fitzroy, and Jacka Boulevard, passing the gardens en route.
Parking
Paid and restricted street parking is available along Beaconsfield Parade and Pier Road. Check signage and metres for parking restrictions or call ASSIST for specific parking information on 03 9209 6777. Private underground parking is available in the St Kilda Sea Baths complex.
Disability Access
We are committed to assisting patrons with disabilities wherever possible. The entrance is wide and wheelchair-accessible to all areas. Disabled ablution facilities will be provided.
Oktoberfest in the Gardens is Australia’s biggest and best Oktoberfest celebration for a reason—we bring more festivities, fun, and frothy to you each and every year!
I am trying to organise a hens party for late this year and am hoping to go to Oktoberfest… I cannot find any information online about when it is and was hoping you might be able to help me out!
Hope to hear back from you soon!
Hi J,
There a number of events scheduled for Oktoberfest all over different dates, so you will be able to choose which best suits you. There isn’t just one big event that covers all locations, so you will need to shop around.
In previous years, there have been large Oktoberfest gatherings at the Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale as well as a large event held at the Royal Exhibition Building. There are also celebrations at the Cuckoo Restaurant in the Dandenong Ranges and there used to be a big garden festival along Birrarung Marr, however I don’t know if the City of Melbourne are running that anymore.
As for dates, unfortunately nothing has been announced (that I am aware of). I suggest you keep an eye on announcements from the Showgrounds (tickets sold by Moshtix last year) and the Royal Exhibition building by checking their websites directly. Those are the two big locations for parties.
Best regards,
Jess
Hi could you please confirm dates for the birrarung marr Oktoberfest??
Thanks
Shaun
Hi Shaun,
Dates are Saturday October 14th, although I am fairly sure tickets have sold out. There is a second event at the Melbourne Showgrounds known as “Oktoberfest in the Gardens” which is scheduled for the same date – 14 October.
Best regards,
Jess
Can you please show me how to purchase tickets to Birrarung Marr Oktoberfest.
Hi John,
You can purchase tickets to Oktoberfest in Melbourne through the link here.
Kind regards,
Jess
any information on the 2017 event for Oktoberfest in the Gardens?
Hi Ben,
The dates for the St Kilda and Geelong events have been released:
St Kilda Foreshore – 14 & 15 October 2017
Geelong – 28 October 2017
The Birrarung Marr event dates are yet to be confirmed. Typically it has been held around the 3rd week of October, but check back with us as I will update our page once the event information is confirmed.
Kind regards,
Jess
Is there a current event for Oktoberfest in the Gardens for 2016? Me and my partner missed out on tickets last year and were very upset. We would love to attend this year’s event if there is one happening. If there is, could you direct me to where I can purchase tickets from? Please and thankyou in advance! Thanks
Hi Sarah,
Yes, there will be a 2016 Oktoberfest in Melbourne, however details are scarce at the moment.
In previous years a company called “Moshtix” sold tickets for the Melbourne event, so keep an eye on their page to see when tickets are up for sale. So far, they are still referring to the 2015 event.
Enjoy Oktoberfest 2016!