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Oktoberfest 2026 in Durham

Oktoberfest comes to Durham with the cold. The beer halls handle the loud nights with live music, giant steins and dancing, and lederhosen stay optional. The communal tables carry the quiet ones, bratwurst and pretzels arriving steadily with a band playing somewhere in the corner. Or a good beer with friends and an early night home. Explore Oktoberfest 2026 events and parties around Durham, compare the dates, and book your tickets before they sell out.

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Oktoberfest events near Durham

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Fri, Oct 9Wine & Design Studio, Chapel Hill

Oktoberfest

4:00 PM

$35

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Oktoberfest in Durham: the basics

Is there an Oktoberfest near Durham?

Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach of Durham, in Chapel Hill, Apex, Cary and Carrboro and more. The soonest is Oktoberfest in Chapel Hill, on Fri, Oct 9.

When is Oktoberfest in Munich in 2026?

Munich's 2026 Oktoberfest ran from September 19 to October 4, 2026, 16 days on the Theresienwiese.

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