OKTOBERFEST + MR WILSON'S SECOND LINERS

Oktoberfest 2025 returns with a BANG. From the very first blast of a trumpet to the last triumphant crash of the cymbals, the bands are the soul of the celebration. Across three weekends our Beer Palace will play host to stomping oompah outfits and thigh-slapping ensembles, bringing the Bavarian tradition roaring to life right here in Edinburgh. Expect bench-dancing choruses, hearty singalongs, and tunes so infectious you’ll find yourself raising your stein in rhythm before you know it. These aren’t just background bands – they’re the beating heart of our festival, filling every corner with joy, mischief, and a sound big enough to rival Munich itself.

Meet Mr Wilson's Second Liners: a rabble of mischievous northerners, Mr Wilson's Second Liners form a traditional New Orleans Second Line. However, this is no sombre occasion: Mr Wilson's expand their collective musical talent, paying homage to the diehard days of Hacienda, 90s-club culture and it's greatest hero: Mr Tony Wilson. Their vision is an anarchic street extravaganza, bursting with colour and sound, rallying impromptu raves on street corners and rousing audiences into joyful frenzy.

And they'll be partying on the benches with us on the 19th and 20th of September.

Bookings highly encouraged, walk-ins wilkommen.

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