The Brisbane German Club in Kangaroo Point will host its annual Oktoberfest, showcasing beers from all six official Munich breweries alongside food, music, and traditional festivities.
Event Dates and Schedule
Oktoberfest will take place across the first four weekends of October 2025 at the Brisbane German Club on Vulture Street. Events will run from 5:00 p.m. on Fridays and from 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Tickets are priced at $40 for Fridays and Sundays and $50 for Saturdays. First-release tickets include entry, access to all areas, a commemorative half-litre stein, and the first drink.
Background of the Celebration
The Brisbane German Club, founded in 1883, began hosting Oktoberfest in 1975, making it Queensland’s oldest festival of its kind. Each year, thousands of people attend to experience Bavarian culture in Kangaroo Point.
Securing Munich’s Six Breweries
For 2025, the club has arranged for draught beers from Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, and Spaten. The venue team believes this may be the first time all six official Munich Oktoberfest breweries will be available on tap at a single event in Australia.
To achieve this, organisers ordered 301 kegs, with 240 shipped together in one container. These beers, which are rarely available in kegs locally, were secured through careful planning and coordination with importers.
Food, Drinks, and Authentic Traditions
Across the four weekends, around 6,000 attendees are expected to drink more than 15,000 litres of beer. Traditional dishes such as pork knuckles, schnitzels, and pretzels will be served, while choirs, dance groups, and bands provide cultural entertainment.
The event will feature 30 German beers on tap and more than 100 bottled options. Authentic German glassware has also been imported to enhance the experience.
Entertainment and Activities
Festivalgoers can expect choirs, Alpine performances, DJ sets, yodelling, trivia, and competitions including stein-holding, sausage eating, pretzel cutting, potato bowling, and Mr and Mrs Oktoberfest.
On Sunday, 19 October, a dedicated Family Day will feature puppet shows, craft activities, and free entry for children under 18.
Visitor Information
A popup store at the entrance will sell dirndls and lederhosen for attendees looking to dress traditionally. The club will offer a range of food options and will accommodate dietary requirements where possible, though cross-contamination may occur. Pets are not permitted except for service animals.
No on-site parking will be available during the event, but surrounding street parking and public transport services provide alternatives.
Looking Ahead
With its long history in Queensland and the rare inclusion of Munich’s six breweries, Oktoberfest in Kangaroo Point is set to deliver one of the most authentic Bavarian-style celebrations in Australia.
Published 27-Aug-2025
