Oktoberfest – The Denver Wiesn is a new and authentic Munich-inspired celebration of Bavarian culture debuting this fall across two weekends at the National Western Center. The FREE event will run Friday to Sunday, October 16 to 18, 2026, and Thursday to Sunday, October 22 to 25, 2026. Hours are 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Source: Oktoberfest The Denver Wiesn/photo by Brett Sayles
Oktoberfest – The Denver Wiesn is rooted in the shared traditions and agricultural heritage of Bavaria and Colorado, and aims to strengthen cultural ties between the two regions.
Festival highlights include a robust Bavarian-inspired food and beverage program, an artisan market featuring both local and international-inspired vendors, live entertainment, and Bavarian-themed contests and activations.
There will also be a 108-foot tall observation wheel, offering views of the festival plaza, downtown Denver, and the Rocky Mountains.
Admission to The Denver Wiesn is FREE.
Items available for purchase will include reserved VIP seating for an authentic, Munich-inspired meal, with table service; limited edition collectible steins; and the observation wheel.
Source: Oktoberfest The Denver Wiesn/photo by Brett Sayles
To help plan your visit, please keep these three details in mind:
Parking: The National Western Center manages all on-site parking lots and charges a flat fee of $15 per vehicle. To save on parking, consider ridesharing or taking the RTD N-Line train one stop away from the 48th & Brighton National Western Center Station.
VIP Tables & Dinner Packages: While entry is free, you can elevate your experience by purchasing exclusive VIP Table Reservations and curated Bavarian Dinner Packages.
Food & Drink: All festival food, biers, wines and official merchandise are available for purchase on a pay-as-you-go basis.
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