๐ป SEASONAL EVENT
Gardaland Oktoberfest: Bavaria Inside the Park
From September 12 to 27, 2026, Piazza Jumanji turns into a corner of Bavaria: beer, pretzels, live music and German tradition for the whole family.
๐ When does it take place?
From September 12 to 27, 2026, only in Piazza Jumanji. This year Gardaland Oktoberfest is entirely concentrated in Piazza Jumanji, with hours following the Park's opening times. For the day-by-day programme, check our Calendar and Opening Hours.
๐ Gardaland Magic Halloween also starts at the same time
While Piazza Jumanji celebrates Oktoberfest, the rest of the Park is already starting to dress up for autumn: from mid-September, Gardaland Magic Halloween also kicks off, with pumpkins, themed shows and spooky atmospheres.
What is Gardaland Oktoberfest?
At Gardaland Oktoberfest, the magic and adrenaline of the Fun Resort are enriched with all the cheerfulness and vitality of Bavaria. Inviting flavours, festive music, distinctive decorations and the ever-present beer will instantly transport you across the Alps, making your day at Gardaland even more fun. This year the event is entirely hosted in Piazza Jumanji, from September 12 to 27. All full-price and reduced tickets for Gardaland Park valid during the season include access to the event.
๐ถ The shows
๐บ Welcome Show
Every themed day opens with a Welcome Show: Prezzemolo, Aurora and the dancers in traditional Bavarian costumes take on the traditional beer-tapping ceremony, officially kicking off the celebrations in Piazza Jumanji.
๐ผ Kapuziner Bier Band
The six-piece band in themed outfits brings Piazza Jumanji to life all day long, with live music and audience participation, for a true trip across the Alps without leaving the Park.
The setting
Scents, flavours and dancing, but also special decorations: giant mugs, huge beer kegs, drapes and white-and-blue flags transform Piazza Jumanji for the entire duration of the event. Every morning the Welcome Show welcomes guests, while the Kapuziner Bier Band entertains the square with live Bavarian songs.
๐ฝ๏ธ Typical dishes: Beer & Food Journey
Taste traditional dishes seated at the great laid tables, surrounded by themed scenery and refreshed by beer for true connoisseurs. In Piazza Jumanji you can follow a food trail with two tasting routes:
Beer & Food Experience
โข Tasting of 4 types of 0.3 l beer
โข 1 dish of your choice in Piazza Jumanji: Alpen Smash, Tomino Cremoso or Tagliere Tirolese (Bavarian Gourmet), or Delizia di Porchetta, Rustico con Salsiccia or Oktoberwรผrst (Chiosco Salsiccia)
โข 20% discount on merchandise
โข A Gardaland Oktoberfest lanyard
โข Gardaland Express at a special price
Beer Experience
โข Tasting of 4 types of 0.3 l beer
โข 20% discount on merchandise
โข A Gardaland Oktoberfest lanyard
โข Gardaland Express at a special price
Ready for your Bavarian day?
From September 12 to 27, 2026, only in Piazza Jumanji: beer, music and Bavarian tradition await you at Gardaland. And the fun continues, because Gardaland Magic Halloween has already begun.