Tickets
All attendees aged 13 and older will need a valid wristband to enter the Fest Grounds from Thursday, 9/25 through Saturday, 9/27.
Sunday, 9/28 is FREE admission day—no wristband required!
How to Get Your Wristband
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Skip the line! We recommend purchasing online by September 11 to have your wristbands shipped directly to you for the fastest, easiest entry. Online price includes cost of shipping.
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Purchase at the Oktoberfest Box Office during office hours or at the gates during Fest for $25.
Wristbands = Your Festival Wallet
Once inside, your admission wristband can become your all-in-one payment method for food, beverages, activities, and merchandise. We highly recommend connecting your payment method to use your wristband for payment at the festival for the quickest payments. Click here to register your wristband(s) for payment!
What’s New for 2025?
Looking for VIP? We’ve simplified our ticketing options to streamline operations and shorten wait times! Choose between Craft Beer Night (which also includes admission all weekend long) or General Admission wristbands.
- Join us Friday at 9 AM for the ceremonial Tapping of the Samuel Adams Golden Keg, and kick off the day with live music, great beer, and good company.
- Enjoy three live music stages, explore dozens of food, drink, and merch vendors, and experience everything Oktoberfest has to offer.
- Looking for 2025 commemorative items? Shop online now for exclusive collector’s items!
- Want to show your support? Become a Friend of Fest with a personal sponsorship—your name will be proudly displayed on the Oktoberfest Grounds, website, and social media.
Active Military/Veteran Tickets
Oktoberfest is proud to offer one (1) complimentary general admission ticket to each active Military member or Veteran. Military/Veteran tickets can be redeemed at the Oktoberfest Office with proof of service starting at July 28. These tickets cannot be redeemed online. We thank you for your service!
Craft Beer Night Tickets
A Craft Beer Night ticket package is required for entry into Craft Beer Night on Thursday, September 25.
Box Office Tickets
Visit us at the Box Office to purchase tickets in person. Find our current office hours here: Contact Us
Carnival Tickets
Oktoberfest tickets/wristbands are not needed for the carnival. Carnival wristbands and tickets are purchased directly from the Carnival.
Save Time – Buy Online!! One Unlimited Ride Wristband good for one wristband session at the 2025 Oktoberfest Carnival! One armband per person per day. Valid any ONE of the following days: Thursday from 5pm-9pm OR Friday from 5pm-9pm.
Signature Event Tickets
Doors open at 5 pm | Program begins at 6 pm
Doors open at 4:45 pm | Program begins at 5:15 pm. Tickets are $18 July 28 through Sept. 10. Prices increase to $20 beginning Sept. 11 and at the door. Includes meal.
Tickets are available online until September 12 | Tickets include meal and program
Doors open at 4:30 pm | Program begins at 6 pm
Featuring Brian Brueggen & The Mississippi Valley Dutchmen | Tickets available online until September 18
Tickets available starting July 28, in advance only until September 22
More questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions and Terms and Conditions pages.
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