Oktoberfest in the Gardens Returns in 2024
The party you’ve been waiting for returns to Pinky Flat this Spring.

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Everyone’s favourite German festival returns to Pinky Flat this October. Held on the banks of the Torrens in the shadow of the great Adelaide Oval, Oktoberfest in the Gardens is shaping up as another beer-filled day of steins, bratwurst and good tunes that you don’t want to miss!
Taking place on Saturday, October 5 and running from 1pm to 9pm, there is no better way to celebrate German culture than a day enjoying authentic German goodies. Spend your afternoon getting stuck into all manner of German food and drink, from pretzels and pork hocks to traditional German bier and a wide selection of ciders, wines, schnapps and spirits.
Music lovers will flock to the main outdoor stage where the German Oompah band will get the party started before the Oktoberfest party DJs take over as night falls.
The Silent Disco returns with a huge lineup of local DJs spinning tunes while an assortment of musicians, magicians, clowns, circus performers, mimes and more will be performing around the festival grounds.
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The big drawcard that attracts the crowds is the Beer Hall & German Stage. Back bigger and better than ever, it’s as close as you can get to being at the actual München festival without leaving the country.
To make sure you fit in, you’ll want to wear your best Lederhosen or Dirndl, which you can grab from the official costume shop here. Spend over $49 and you’ll receive a 5% discount on your order or spend over $150 and you’ll get free shipping. Just make sure you add the promo code: OITG2024.
There’s a wide range of tickets available, from standard entry to VIP packages – that include priority entry, access to a VIP garden, a buffet lunch and more – although you’ll want to get in quick smart as early bird and first release tickets have already sold out!
Oktoberfest 2024 in the Gardens takes place on Saturday, October 5 from 1pm to 9pm. You can grab tickets via Moshtix.
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