The fun keeps rolling with games happening during every 15-minute band break! Visit the Game Booth for game schedule*
Entertainment
2026 53rd Anniversary Oktoberfest Full Line Up
As if tons of traditional German cuisine and flowing pints of bier weren’t enough of a reason to break out into a chicken dance, Oktoberfest will feature 2 stages of non-stop music featuring everything from traditional Bavarian and German music, live oompah bands, traditional rock bands, DJs, cover pop and more! Soak in the La Mesa sun while watching the best German performances, both local and regional bands that San Diego has to offer.
Hofbräuhaus Biergarten
Sign up at the Hofbräuhaus Biergarten to play Oktoberfest games and take home the gold medal!
List of games include: Musical Chairs Chicken Hops, Pretzel Pass Stein Holding, Brat Toss Chicken Hop, Brat Eating Pretzel Eating and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
List of games include: Musical Chairs Chicken Hops, Pretzel Pass Stein Holding, Brat Toss Chicken Hop, Brat Eating Pretzel Eating and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
6:45 PM - 7:00 PM
8:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
Detroit Underground brings the party with soulful vocals, a powerhouse horn section, and funky grooves. Expect Motown favorites and hits from artists like Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Bruno Mars.
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
Turn up the nostalgia with ALT2K! From Nirvana and Foo Fighters to No Doubt, Paramore, and Weezer, this high-energy tribute band brings the biggest alt-rock anthems of the ’90s and 2000s back to the stage.
Keep the Oktoberfest celebration going with live DJ sets from DJ DAM between band performances.
Friday night belongs to Cassie B! A San Diego favorite and the Padres house band, Cassie B delivers powerhouse vocals, nonstop energy, and a genre-spanning set packed with the songs you know and love.
Hop Haus on Palm
Sign up at the Palm Avenue Bier Garten to play Oktoberfest games and take home the gold medal!
List of games include: Musical Chairs, Brat Toss, Stein Holding, Chicken Dance, and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
List of games include: Musical Chairs, Brat Toss, Stein Holding, Chicken Dance, and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Craft Bier and Seltzer Garten
Hofbräuhaus Biergarten
The fun keeps rolling with games happening during every 15-minute band break! Visit the Game Booth for game schedule*
Sign up at the Hofbräuhaus Biergarten to play Oktoberfest games and take home the gold medal!
List of games include: Chicken Hop Stein Holding, Brat Toss Musical Chairs, Pretzel Eating Chicken Dance, Chicken Hop Pretzel Pass, Yodeling Stein Holding, Musical Chairs Brat Eating, Chicken Hop Brat Toss, Pretzel Eating Chicken Dance, Yodeling Stein Holding, Musical Chairs Chicken Hop and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
List of games include: Chicken Hop Stein Holding, Brat Toss Musical Chairs, Pretzel Eating Chicken Dance, Chicken Hop Pretzel Pass, Yodeling Stein Holding, Musical Chairs Brat Eating, Chicken Hop Brat Toss, Pretzel Eating Chicken Dance, Yodeling Stein Holding, Musical Chairs Chicken Hop and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
6:15 PM - 6:30 PM
7:30 PM - 7:45 PM
8:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
A fun, high-energy five-piece cover band from San Diego playing all your favorite 60s, 70s, and 80s classic rock, blues, and dance hits. Come ready to dance!
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
Montana-raised, San Diego-based country-rock artist & active firefighter. Delivering high-octane live shows blending country grit with rock intensity.
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
Santana Pa Ti celebrates the signature sound of Carlos Santana with soaring guitar melodies and infectious Latin-rock rhythms. Get ready for a tribute made for dancing.
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
Full Strength keeps the party moving with a full horn section, powerful vocals, and a mix of funk, pop, Latin favorites, and old-school hip-hop. Their flowing set brings dance-floor favorites together across generations.
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
Pop Gun Rerun is a premier 80s tribute band delivering a high-octane, visually spectacular live show. Fronted by powerhouse vocalists from American Idol and The X-Factor, this fully live band performs massive 80s pop, rock, and new wave hits with authentic costume changes, tight choreography, and arena-grade energy. Expect faithful live renditions of the songs you grew up turning up.
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
Young Guns brings country classics and modern favorites to life with powerful vocals, electric guitars, and
fiddle. From Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks and Jason Aldean, their energetic show keeps the crowd singing and dancing.
fiddle. From Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks and Jason Aldean, their energetic show keeps the crowd singing and dancing.
Saturday night is made for Liquid Blue! This award-winning San Diego party band brings powerhouse vocals, nonstop energy, and a dance-floor-ready mix of pop, rock, and crowd favorites. Grab a bier, find your crew, and get ready to dance your way through Saturday night at La Mesa Oktoberfest!
Hop Haus on Palm
Sign up at the Palm Avenue Bier Garten to play Oktoberfest games and take home the gold medal!
List of games include: Musical Chairs, Brat Eating, Pretzel Pass, Stein Holding, Yodeling, and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
List of games include: Musical Chairs, Brat Eating, Pretzel Pass, Stein Holding, Yodeling, and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:40 PM - 2:15 PM
3:40 PM - 4:15 PM
5:40 PM - 6:15 PM
7:40 PM - 8:30 PM
Craft Bier and Seltzer Garten
Hofbräuhaus Biergarten
The fun keeps rolling with games happening during every 15-minute band break! Visit the Game Booth for game schedule*
Sign up at the Palm Avenue Bier Garten to play Oktoberfest games and take home the gold medal!
List of games include: Stein Holding Brat Toss, Pretzel Eating Chicken Hop, Musical Chairs Chicken dance, Pretzel Pass Stein Holding, Chicken Hop
Brat Eating, Musical Chairs Pretzel Eating and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
5:00 PM to 5:15PM
6:00 PM to 6:15 PM
That Beatles Cover Band brings together seasoned San Diego musicians to celebrate the music of the Fab Four. Enjoy timeless songs that keep generations singing along.
Set sail with Captain’s Orders for smooth yacht rock and classic pop favorites. Enjoy the sounds of artists like Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, and Steely Dan.
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
Jimmy’s Buffet brings the island spirit of Jimmy Buffett to life with steel pans, congas, and tropical harmonies. Sing along to favorites like “Margaritaville” and “Fins” for a little escape to paradise.
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
The Toga Party Band is a powerhouse San Diego cover group delivering rock, pop, and funk favorites. Dressed in zany Greek attire, they bring massive energy, crowd sing-alongs, and an unforgettable party vibe.
Accordionist Linda Herman’s Polka Party brings festive polka music and traditional Oktoberfest spirit to the stage. Grab a partner and get ready to dance!
Trey Hill Country Band blends country roots with rock ’n’ roll spirit. Drawing on years of Nashville touring and recording experience, Trey brings seasoned musicianship and Southern personality to the stage.
Paging the ’90s turns back the clock with a lively celebration of the decade’s biggest hits. Bring your friends and relive the songs and memories that made the ’90s unforgettable.
Hop Haus on Palm
Sign up at the Palm Avenue Bier Garten to play Oktoberfest games and take home the gold medal!
List of games include: Musical Chairs, Stein Holding, Pretzel Pass, Brat Eating, and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
List of games include: Musical Chairs, Stein Holding, Pretzel Pass, Brat Eating, and much more!
The games will be played as they fill up on a first-come-first-serve basis.
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM
5:25 PM - 6:00 PM
Craft Bier and Seltzer Garten
