Rostock – Rostock Oktoberfest 2027

Rostock Oktoberfest 2027 takes place on three separate days from 2 to 9 October 2027 in Rostock. For 2027, the organiser confirms exactly three public evenings in the festival tent: Saturday, 2 October, and Friday, 8 October, and Saturday, 9 October. Rostock Oktoberfest is a ticketed event for adults, not a funfair that is open continuously.

Rostock Oktoberfest 2027: Bavarian festival tent atmosphere at Rostock harbour

Rostock Oktoberfest takes place on Haedgehalbinsel at Haedgehafen 8 in Rostock's city harbour. Guests can enjoy an evening of live music, dancing and Oktoberfest food and drink in a large festival tent. Unlike an open-air fair, you need to book a ticket to enter. There is also a strict minimum age of 18. The organiser's website lists three public event days for 2027, not a market that is open every day. This is especially important when planning a visit in the first week of October.

Rostock Oktoberfest 2027: Rostock Oktoberfest 2027: just three evenings in the festival tent

The three official days are Saturday, 2 October, and Friday, 8 October, and Saturday, 9 October 2027. There is no public Rostock Oktoberfest from 3 to 7 October. However, the festival tent can be booked for private events and other purposes in between. The calendar therefore shows the overall period, but the opening hours plan lists the actual operating days individually. If you are travelling at short notice, you should make sure to check the date on your ticket.

Rostock Oktoberfest 2027: music and festival tent

Live bands perform party music, polkas and well-known hits on stage. The focus is on singing and dancing together. The organiser describes a mix of traditional folk music, Oberkrainer sounds and modern party songs. The exact line-up may vary from one evening to another. For this reason, no individual artists are being listed as part of the confirmed 2027 programme for now. Traditional dress is welcome, but not compulsory. If you do not have suitable clothes, you can look into local hire options.

No funfair or rides

This is an organised Oktoberfest in a festival tent. An open-access showmen's area with a Ferris wheel, roller coaster or bumper cars is not part of the organiser's confirmed description. No rides are therefore claimed or linked to this listing. If you are looking for a traditional funfair, search the funfair calendar for autumn and October funfairs instead. Rostock Oktoberfest is aimed specifically at adults who want to enjoy a sociable evening of music in a festival tent.

Tickets, minimum age and schedule

Ticket options for standing and seated places are available for 2027. The online booking system offered standing places from 44,50 euros, seated places from 48,95 euros and VIP packages at higher prices. Prices may be adjusted depending on the date and booking. Doors and food and drink service open at 16, live music starts at 17 and ends at 22. The festival tent closes at 22:30. The event is open exclusively to people aged 18 and over; there are no exceptions for minors, even if accompanied by an adult.

Getting there and official information

The venue is on Haedgehalbinsel in Rostock's city harbour and can be reached from the city centre via the harbour promenade. You can travel to the city centre by public transport and then walk to the festival tent. There is limited parking on site due to the restricted space. All binding information about ticket bookings and the three evenings in the festival tent is published by the official organiser of Rostock Oktoberfest. Be sure to check the date on your ticket.