Getting here

Sport Klub Windhoek, Wika Street, Olympia, Windhoek. The festival has been at SKW for more than sixty years, so most of Windhoek can find it without a map. If you are coming from out of town, it is about 11 minutes from the city centre and 36 minutes from Hosea Kutako International Airport.

Parking

Parking around SKW is limited and it fills early. If you can get dropped off, please do. If you are driving, come early and expect to walk a bit.

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The questions we hear the most.

General
When is Windhoek Oktoberfest 2026?

Friday and Saturday 30 and 31 October 2026, at Sport Klub Windhoek in Olympia.

Do I need to speak German?

Not a word. The experience is Bavarian, the welcome is Namibian and everyone is invited. You need a thirst and a willingness to sing badly in a language you may not speak.

Can I pay with cash?

No. The festival is cashless. You load money onto your wristband at a top-up station and tap to pay everywhere on the grounds. Whatever you do not spend, you cash out.

Do I have to dress up?

You do not have to. Most people do. Dirndl for the women, Lederhosen for the men and nobody will be checking any labels. One thing worth knowing before you tie it: on a Dirndl, a bow on the left means single, a bow on the right means taken.

Can I buy at the gate?

Gate tickets are limited and they do sell out. Buying online is the safer bet and it is also cheaper.

What time does it open?

Friday and Saturday opening times are still being confirmed — check back closer to the date.

Is it family friendly?

Yes. There is a dedicated kids area with jumping castles and rides across both days. Children under seven do not pay entry fees.

Who are Die Kirchdorfer?

The Bavarian band that plays Munich’s own Oktoberfest and flies to Windhoek to play ours. 2026 is their fourteenth trip down and they are the reason this festival sounds the way it does.

What are all the German words?

Festbier is the festival beer. A Maß is the litre mug. Brezel is the pretzel, Hendl the chicken and Schweinshaxe the pork knuckle. Fassanstich is the tapping of the first keg, Schuhplattler the slapping dance, Bierkönigin the Beer Queen. Prost is cheers. That is all of it and nobody will test you.

Can I get a refund?

Our refund and transfer policy is still being finalised — details will be posted here.

Rules & Age Limits
Is there an age restriction?

Children are welcome on both days and are priced by age bracket. Alcohol is served to over-eighteens only, with ID.

Can under-eighteens stay for the evening?

We are still confirming whether an evening curfew or accompanied-minor rule applies — check back before the event.

Do children need a ticket?

Under seven come in for free. Seven to thirteen and fourteen to seventeen are priced separately. See the tickets page.

What can I bring in?

The full gate policy — bags, cameras, chairs, outside food and drink — is still being finalised.

Transport
How do I get there and home again?

It is a beer festival. Plan how you get home before you arrive. Leave the car at home and catch a ride with one of the local services, LEFA or Yango or book a taxi you trust. If you are driving, decide who is not drinking before you leave the house. There are soft drinks at every bar.

Any advice for the day?

Pace yourself, drink water alongside the beer and treat the people around you and the staff the way you would want to be treated. That is the whole etiquette guide. The rest is singing.

Medical
Is there medical assistance on site?

Yes. Medical services are on the grounds on both days and the station is marked on the festival map. If you need help, ask any staff member and they will get you there.

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