Schedule
Nonstop Entertainment
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Sam Adams, brings the party to life with over 30 live performances across four days and five stages!
From traditional German bands and dance groups to local favorites and lively cover acts, the entertainment lineup offers something for everyone. Whether you’re raising a stein to polka or dancing in the park to high-energy party bands, you won’t want to miss a moment of the action.
Check out the full entertainment schedule—and get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate at America’s largest Oktoberfest!
Over 30 performances and entertainers
Across four days and Five Stages
Test Your Strength in The Stein Hoisting Competition
Who will win The Gemütlichkeit Games?
Activities and Entertainment Schedule
Thursday 9/17 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Zinzinnati Festhalle Stage, Presented by Kemba
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Pride Night (Featuring DJ Polka Cola and Special Performances)
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
River Stage
Gemütlichkeit Games
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Kenny Welch Band
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Radeberger Fest Tent
The Bavarians
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Good Bellows
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stiegl Fest Tent
Festhaus Musig Duo
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Original Hopfenbläsern
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Sports Zone, Presented by Garage Beer
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
12:30 PM
Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills
8:15 PM
VIP Fest Tent
Navy Band
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Matt Tolentino Trio
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zinzinnati Zirkus
Zirkus Show
5:30 PM
Zirkus Show
7:30 PM
Friday 9/18 11:00AM - 11:00pm
Zinzinnati Festhalle Stage, Presented by Kemba
Good Bellows
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Matt Tolentino and the Royal Klobasneks
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The Klaberheads
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
River Stage
Navy Band
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Stein Hoisting Competition, Presented by Samuel Adams
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Doghouse
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Radeberger Fest Tent
Sally Lukasik Oktoberfest Trio
11:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Original Hopfenbläsern
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The Polka Warriors
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Stiegl Fest Tent
Cincinnati Schnapps Band
11:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Ein Stein
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Vereins Musikanten
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sports Zone, Presented by Garage Beer
Bayern Munich vs. FC Union Berlin
2:30 PM
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Clubs
6:40 PM
Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
8:00PM
VIP Fest Tent
Smitty’s Schnapps Band
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zinzinnati Zirkus
Zirkus Show
3:30 PM
Zirkus Show
5:30 PM
Zirkus Show
7:30 PM
Saturday 9/19 10AM - 11:00PM
Zinzinnati Festhalle Stage, Presented by Kemba
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 7k/14k Afterparty
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Just Add Beer
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Original Hopfenblaeser/GACL Processional
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
The River City Polkatz
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Zinzinnati Bierband
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
River Stage
Ralph & The Rhythm Hounds
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Enzian Dancers
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Navy Band / Ceremonial Guard
2:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Chicken Dance
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
LunchBox
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Buzz Bin
8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Radeberger Fest Tent
Smitty’s Schnapps Band
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Fest Meisters
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Vereins Musikanten
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Good Bellows
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Stiegl Fest Tent
Gerhard Albinus and the Uberland Band
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Ein Stein
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Bavarians
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Polka Cola
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sports Zone, Presented by Garage Beer
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
12:00 PM
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami Redhawks
3:30 PM
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
6:40 PM
FC Cincinnati vs. Houston Dynamo
8:30 PM
VIP Fest Tent
Navy Band
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Polka Warriors
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zinzinnati Zirkus
Zirkus Show
10:30 AM
Zirkus Show
1:30 PM
Zirkus Show
3:30 PM
Zirkus Show
5:30 PM
Zirkus Show
7:30 PM
Sunday 9/20 10AM - 7:00pm
Zinzinnati Festhalle Stage, Presented by Kemba
Good Bellows
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Festhaus Musig
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
River Stage
Running of the Wieners, Presented by SPCA Cincinnati (Race begins at 11:00AM)
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Donauschwaben Schuhplattlers
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
4th Day Echo
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Radeberger Fest Tent
Sally Lukasik Oktoberfest Trio
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Original Hopfenbläsern
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Gerhard Albinus and the Uberland Band
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Stiegl Fest Tent
Smitty’s Schnapps Band
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Fest Meisters
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Polka Warriors
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sports Zone, Presented by Garage Beer
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans
1:00 PM
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
1:40 PM
Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys
4:25PM
VIP Fest Tent
The Bavarians
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Ein Stein
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Zinzinnati Zirkus
Zirkus Show
10:30 PM
Zirkus Show
1:30 PM
Zirkus Show
3:30 PM
Zirkus Show
5:30 PM
Zinzinnati Festhalle Stage
The Zinzinnati Festhalle Tent is over 18,000 square feet and can seat over a thousand people. It will feature one of the largest stages at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati with colorful draping and festive wreaths hung from the tent ceiling. Patrons can visit two full-service bars offering Sam Adams, German beer brands, and Jägermeister, the Official Shot of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati.
Thursday, September 17
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Pride Night (Featuring DJ Polka Cola and Special Performances)
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, September 18
Good Bellows
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Matt Tolentino and the Royal Klobasneks
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The Klaberheads
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 19
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 7k/14k Afterparty
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Just Add Beer
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Original Hopfenblaeser/GACL Processional
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
The River City Polkatz
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Zinzinnati Bierband
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, September 20
Good Bellows
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Festhaus Musig
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
River Stage
The River Stage at the base of the Serpentine Wall and host the annual Running of the Wieners, Stein Holding Contest and the World’s Largest Chicken Dance; along with a full slate of bands.
Thursday, September 17
Gemütlichkeit Games
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Kenny Welch Band
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, September 18
Navy Band
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Stein Hoisting Competition, Presented by Samuel Adams
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Doghouse
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 19
Ralph & The Rhythm Hounds
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Enzian Dancers
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Navy Band / Ceremonial Guard
2:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Chicken Dance
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
LunchBox
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Buzz Bin
8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, September 20
Running of the Wieners, Presented by SPCA Cincinnati (Race begins at 11:00AM)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Donauschwaben Schuhplattlers
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
4th Day Echo
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Radeberger Fest Tent
Sawyer Point Lawn will be transformed into the largest beer garden in Cincinnati featuring the German brands Stiegl, Weihenstephan and Radeburger. Live, festive music all weekend long in the fest tents.
Thursday, September 17
The Bavarians
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Good Bellows
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, September 18
Sally Lukasik Oktoberfest Trio
11:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Original Hopfenbläsern
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The Polka Warriors
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 19
Smitty’s Schnapps Band
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Fest Meisters
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Vereins Musikanten
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Good Bellows
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, September 20
Sally Lukasik Oktoberfest Trio
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Original Hopfenbläsern
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Gerhard Albinus and the Uberland Band
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Stiegl Fest Tent
Sawyer Point Lawn will be transformed into the largest beer garden in Cincinnati featuring the German brands Stiegl, Weihenstephan and Radeburger. Live, festive music all weekend long in the fest tents.
Thursday, September 17
Festhaus Musig Duo
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Original Hopfenbläsern
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, September 18
Cincinnati Schnapps Band
11:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Ein Stein
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Vereins Musikanten
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 19
Gerhard Albinus and the Uberland Band
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Ein Stein
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Bavarians
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Polka Cola
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, September 20
Smitty’s Schnapps Band
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Fest Meisters
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Polka Warriors
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sports Zone
The Sports Zone at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is a dedicated area where fans can watch live football and local sports games while enjoying the festival.
Thursday, September 17
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
12:30 PM
Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills
8:15 PM
Friday, September 18
Bayern Munich vs. FC Union Berlin
2:30 PM
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Clubs
6:40 PM
Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
8:00PM
Saturday, September 19
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
12:00 PM
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami Redhawks
3:30 PM
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
6:40 PM
FC Cincinnati vs. Houston Dynamo
8:30 PM
Sunday, September 20
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans
1:00 PM
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
1:40 PM
Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys
4:25PM
VIP FEST TENT
The VIP Fest Tent will host Oktoberfest favorites including The Bavarians and The Fest Meisters. Along with groups from Cincinnati’s various German societies.
Thursday, September 17
Navy Band
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Matt Tolentino Trio
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, September 18
Smitty’s Schnapps Band
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 19
Navy Band
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Polka Warriors
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, September 20
The Bavarians
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Ein Stein
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Zinzinnati Zirkus
The Zinzinnati Zirkus will be featuring shows by the Cincinnati Circus Company . Be thrilled by the amazing skill of our daredevil performers! The performers’ incredible acrobatics and seamless teamwork will leave you on the edge of your seat, spellbound by the astonishing display of skill on our Wheel of Death, awe-inspiring Aerial Acrobatics, chair stacking, and much more! Includes audience volunteers, surprises, and fire!