Oktoberfest 2026: Saturday

Lederhosen Lunch: 11 am–1:30 pm
Preview Party: 7–11 pm
Saturday, September 26: Noon–11 pm
Sunday, September 27: Noon–7 pm

Lederhosen Lunch:

• Free admission; food & drink available for purchase

Preview Party, presented by PNC:

• Advance Tickets: $55 members, $75 non-members
• At the Gate: $95

Saturday/Sunday General Admission:

• Advance Tickets: $12 adults; $8 seniors (60+) & youth (7-18); Weekend Pass: $20
• Tickets at the Gate: $15 adults; $10 seniors (60+) & youth (7-18); Weekend Pass: $25
• Children 6 & under: admitted free

Keep the party going by purchasing a Weekend Pass! The Weekend Pass allows you access to the festival all day Saturday and all day Sunday! *Preview Party not included in the price of a Weekend Pass.

Please Note: When purchasing online, the advance ticket discounts are applied at checkout. You must create a user account, or login to your existing user account, on our ticketing site in order to receive applicable discounts. If you need assistance creating a user account, please click here to download instructions.

Tickets for Oktoberfest will go on sale later this year. Presale General Admission tickets for Saturday and Sunday are available online or at the Dayton Art Institute during regular museum hours.