Portsmouth Oktoberfest confirms dates for 2021 event - here's how to get tickets

Dust off your lederhosen and grab your beer stein because Oktoberfest is returning to Portsmouth this year.

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Published 6th Mar 2021, 11:31 BST

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The organisers have announced that the event will be returning to the Guildhall Square on Saturday, October 30.

It will be the first time since 2018 that Oktoberfest will be take place in Portsmouth with the festival taking 2019 off and then being cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

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Portsmouth Oktoberfest is returning later in 2021. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Portsmouth Oktoberfest is returning later in 2021. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

There will be a giant beer tent, live Bavarian-style bands performing, fancy dress, two pint steins, a large selection of traditional German food and even more.

Tickets purchased for 2020 will be valid for the event in October, the organisers have said.

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Oktoberfest was launched in 2016 and for the first two years took place in Guildhall Square before moving to Castle Fields in Southsea for the 2018 edition.

There will be two sessions on October 30 – one from noon until 5pm and then from 6pm to 11pm.

Tickets for Oktoberfest 2021 are on sale now and can be purchased here.

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