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Bournevaria Oktoberfest

The South Coast's largest indoor Oktoberfest brings a Bavarian beer hall, German food and live entertainment to the BIC on 26–27 September 2026.

Dates
26 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2026
Location
Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre

Bournevaria Oktoberfest brings the South Coast’s largest indoor Oktoberfest to the Windsor Hall at the Bournemouth International Centre across the weekend of 26–27 September 2026. The hall is turned into a Bavarian beer hall, with German food and beers, live entertainment and long benches for a lively autumn celebration spread across multiple sessions.

What to expect

The formula draws on Munich’s famous festival: steins of German beer, hearty Bavarian food and live entertainment to keep the singing and toasting going. With sessions running across the weekend there’s a party atmosphere throughout, and traditional dress is very much part of the fun. The exact programme and session details are confirmed by the organisers closer to the day, so check the official listing for the latest information.

Planning your visit

The Windsor Hall is the largest space at the Bournemouth International Centre, which sits right on the seafront in the heart of town — an easy walk from the beach, the Lower Gardens and plenty of places to eat or drink before or after. Sessions are usually for over-18s and tend to sell by slot, so book ahead through the venue’s official listing, where you’ll also find the latest times, prices and tickets.

Dates & times

  • 26–27 September 2026

Common Questions

Bournevaria Oktoberfest good to know

What is Bournevaria Oktoberfest?

Bournevaria Oktoberfest is billed as the South Coast's largest indoor Oktoberfest. Held in the Windsor Hall at the Bournemouth International Centre, it recreates a Bavarian beer hall with German food and beers, live entertainment and a lively, dress-up-friendly atmosphere across multiple sessions.

When and where is Bournevaria Oktoberfest held?

It takes place across the weekend of 26–27 September 2026 in the Windsor Hall at the Bournemouth International Centre, a large seafront venue in the heart of town. The event runs across several sessions, so check the official listing to pick your slot.

Do I need tickets for Bournevaria Oktoberfest?

The event runs across multiple ticketed sessions, so booking ahead and choosing your session is wiser than turning up on the day. Oktoberfest sessions are usually aimed at over-18s, so check the official listing for age policies, times and the latest prices.

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