Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2026: Dates, Tickets, Music, and What to Expect

# What this festival is

# Tickets and pricing Ticket pricing varies by date and ticket type. The published ranges are:

• Non-drinkers (all ages): $10–$27
• Drinkers (21+): $16–$35

Tickets are available through the Redwood City event page: https://www.redwoodcity.org/oktoberfest

# Venue and logistics Location: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. The square will be set up as a Bavarian village under a large festival tent. Seating is largely festival-style bench seating intended for groups to eat and drink together. The organizer is Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community.

# Food, drink, and activities Expect a mix of premium German beers on tap and craft beer options, alongside classic German cuisine and Oktoberfest favorites. The event lists interactive competitions and family-friendly activities that take place in festival seating areas.

# Live music and performance schedule The festival schedules a mix of bands across festival and happy hour seatings:

• The Internationals: performing Fridays through Sundays on Sept. 18–20 and Sept. 25–27
• Golden Gate Bavarian Club: performing Fridays through Sundays Sept. 18–20, Friday–Saturday Sept. 25–26, and Sunday Sept. 27 (4–8pm only)

# Sponsorship and presentation Oktoberfest Redwood City is presented by Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community. Named supporters and sponsors include Spaten Beer, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Embarc, and the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation.

# Practical tips

• The schedule varies by day: consult the performance schedule when choosing a date if you want to see a specific band.

# Links cited by the organizer Event and ticket information: https://www.redwoodcity.org/oktoberfest Video preview referenced by the organizer: https://youtube.com/shorts/9U46aRPZJ6I?feature=share