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We have a soft spot for all things Oktoberfest, and after getting to enjoy the celebration in Munich for its wild party, we love checking out all of the Pittsburgh Oktoberfest celebrations that take place throughout September (with some spilling into August and October).
As there are no shortage of events taking place in breweries and other public places, we thought we would share a few of the top Oktoberfest events you may want to consider. Prost!
Note: This article features a mix of Oktoberfest celebrations that have been announced in 2026 as well as celebrations that were regulars in previous years that we hope will return. These will be noted in each section and we will continue to update this article as more event dates are announced.
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Oktoberfest at Teutonia Mannerchor
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When it comes to getting into the Oktoberfest spirit, it is hard to beat checking out Teutonia Mannerchor, the normally private German social club in the North Side. This one often opens up for public Oktoberfest parties with ample German brews, a ton of German food for purchase, and of course live music throughout the day and night.
In 2026, Teutonia Mannerchor's Oktoberfest is back in September, running the first weekend of the month, the 4th to 6th, with an extra night on the 9th as well. Don't miss out on the fun if you can check it out!
Teutonia Mannerchor is located at 857 Phineas Street in the North Side. Note that Oktoberfest here typically includes an entry fee payable in cash only ($5 as of our last Oktoberfest) and house “Mannerchor Money” is often available to purchase with credit card in a separate, and typically long, line. As such, cash is recommended for all purchases.
Oktoberfest at Penn Brewery
In Pittsburgh, there is no party quite like Penn Brewery's Oktoberfest. The celebration takes place over the last two weekends of September, covering the 18th to 20th and 25th to 27th in 2026, with fun, food, music, and German brews served indoors and in the outdoor beer garden.
Seating at this one is typically first come, first served outside of a small selection of VIP packages open for reservation at night. Children are often welcome until 8 PM when the event becomes 21+ only.
Penn Brewery is located at 800 Vinial Street in the North Side.
Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest in Canonsburg
In the mood for a larger Oktoberfest celebration that doesn't revolve around a single brewery? Washington County's annual Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest is the place to be. Taking place in Canonsburg on September 18th to 20th in 2026, the festival includes multiple stages of live music, German and American food, a craft area for kids, carnival rides and games, and, of course, beer!
More information about the Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest can be found here.
Oktoberfest in Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh is getting into the Oktoberfest fun in 2026, aptly named Oktoberfest Pittsburgh. This one runs the first two weeks of October (Oct 1st to 11th in 2026) and will feature a Bavarian village, Oktoberfest decorations, games, music, a Ferris Wheel on the Clemente Bridge, and, of course, beer!
Past events included Feats of Strength, Karneval on the Sixth Street Bridge and a whole lot more. The Biergarten typically runs from noon to 8pm on weekdays (plus Sundays) and stayed open til 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
More details about Oktoberfest Pittsburgh can be found here.
Oktoberfest at Burghers Brewing Millvale
Burghers Brewing is getting into the Oktoberfest fun at their flagship brewery in Millvale with two weeks of Aufstoin! This one runs from September 20th to October 4th in 2026 and promises German food, beer, and a ton of fun.
Augtoberfest by Inner Groove Brewing
Want to celebrate Oktoberfest a little earlier than usual? The aptly named Augtoberfest by Inner Groove Brewing takes place on August 29th their Verona location in 2026 with German brews, live music, food trucks, and a whole lot of fun.
More information can be found on Inner Groove's website.
Golden Age Oktoberfest
Finally, we come to Golden Age Beer Co in Homestead- known for making an array of Old World beer styles. Based on their brews of choice, it should be no surprise this one gets into the Octoberfest fun. Golden Age typically has an Oktoberfest celebration running from the last week of September to the first week of October (September 18th to October 4th in 2026) and typically features daily entertainment, German food, specialty brewed beers, and a whole lot more.
Golden Age Beer Co is located at 337 E 8th Avenue in Homestead, PA.
Oktoberfest in Eleventh Hour's German Village
You may be aware that the space Eleventh Hour Brewing is in was once part of the factory run by Charles Brown III, who famously constructed the Bayernhof House (now museum) in O'Hara Township. Naturally, it should be no surprise that the Lawrenceville space has some German elements hidden away, too. Eleventh Hour has also shown off their “secret German Village” during their Oktoberfest as well with programming typically the last weekend of September and First weekend of October (September 19th, 25th, and 26th as well as October 2nd and 3rd in 2026). Saturday programming typically begins at noon for those who want to enjoy the festivities even earlier!
Eleventh Hour Brewing is located at 3711 Charlotte Street in Lawrenceville.
Not Yet Confirmed for 2026
We update this article yearly to have the most up-to-date Oktoberfest listings. The following are events that are not confirmed just yet, but we expect to return in 2026 as they have been yearly staples for quite some time.
We will update this article accordingly if and/or when additional details for these come out.
VOktoberfest – Vegan Oktoberfest at Velum
Looking to get into the Oktoberfest spirit but don't want a meat-heavy dining menu? Velum Fermentation is partnering with the Pittsburgh Vegan Expo for a unique, vegan-focused event aptly called VOktoberfest!
This unique take on Oktoberfest typically takes place in late September (2026 dates TBD) at Velum in South Side and includes vegan food, beer by Velum, art and products, live music, a Skeeball competition, and more!
Velum Fermentation is located at 2120 Jane Street in South Side.
Do you have a favorite Oktoberfest in Pittsburgh or nearby? Comment below to share!
