Oktoberfest in Mainz needs no explaining. The beer halls run loud with Bavarian bands, giant steins and dancing, and the lederhosen were never obligatory. On a quieter night the German beer and the food are reason enough, bratwurst and pretzels everywhere and communal tables near the river where nobody stays alone. Or a good beer with friends, and out. Explore Oktoberfest 2026 events and parties across Mainz, find one that fits your week, and book your tickets before they run out.
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Sat, Oct 17Zitadellenweg, Mainz, Germany
2026 Jubiläumsjahr! Nach einem Jahr das so bunt, wild und turbulent wie kaum ein anderes war und in dem ihr mit uns gefeiert, gelacht, euch mit uns an der Theke verquatscht habt, wollen wir euch etwas verraten. Sucht die Ruhrschüssel, Streusel und Torten
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Outfits, steins and party kit for the season. Check delivery dates before you order.
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Dirndl dressBodice, blouse, skirt and apronShop on Amazon 
Men's lederhosenLeather shorts, braces and allShop on Amazon 
Alpine hatGreen felt, with the featherShop on Amazon 
Trachten suspendersThe look for less, over any checked shirtShop on Amazon 
Lidded beer steinCeramic, with a pewter lidShop on Amazon 
Das Boot glassThe boot-shaped party glassShop on Amazon 
Hammerschlagen gameA stump, nails, a hammer: first nail flush winsShop on Amazon 
Bavarian flagBlue-and-white diamonds for the yardShop on Amazon 
Pretzel saltCoarse salt for homemade BreznShop on Amazon 
Baby lederhosenFor the smallest guestShop on Amazon 
Hot-dog dog costumeFor the dachshund racesShop on Amazon Nearby
Worth the trip from Mainz, soonest first.
Fri, Oct 2SG 1919 Ueberau, Gross-zimmern
Sat, Oct 3Röntgenstraße 13, 54516 Wittlich, Germany, Bitburg
Sat, Oct 3Brandenburgerstraße 65, 64297, Darmstadt
Sun, Oct 11Röntgenstraße 13, 54516 Wittlich, Germany, Bitburg
Oct 16–17Messe Pirmasens GmbH Messegelände2 days
Fri, Oct 16Rössler Linie Brücke 12, 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany, Bingen Am Rhein
Fri, Oct 23Messplatz, Darmstadt
Sat, Oct 24Messplatz , 64289, Darmstadt
Sat, Oct 31Messplatz , 64289, Darmstadt
Asked and answered
Oktoberfest events in Mainz run from Oct 17 to Oct 25, 2026: 2 events.
Nothing is listed in Mainz itself for Oct 2 – Oct 4, but 3 events are on nearby, in Gross-zimmern, Bitburg and Darmstadt.
Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach of Mainz, in Gross-zimmern, Bitburg, Darmstadt and Pirmasens and more. The soonest is Oktoberfest Ueberau in Gross-zimmern, on Fri, Oct 2.
At 2 venues, including Zitadellenweg, Mainz, Germany and Mainzer Oktoberfest.
Munich's Oktoberfest runs from September 19 to October 4, 2026, 16 days on the Theresienwiese. It is on now: today is day 13.
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