The 27th Shanghai Oktoberfest is scheduled for September, bringing an authentic Bavarian-style beer celebration to the city.

As a key event of the Shanghai Tourism Festival, this annual beer festival showcases German cuisine, live music, cultural exchanges, and giveaways. Visitors can join guests from around the world to experience the energy and hospitality of late summer in the city.

Highlights

The event venue will be transformed into a large tent featuring traditional German-style decor, complete with blue-and-white checkered flags and festive lighting. This year's live band will play a mix of Bavarian tunes and Chinese pop, blending cultures through music.

The festival will serve Weihenstephan beer, the official beer of Oktoberfest, brewed since 1040 using only water, malt, hops, and yeast. The beer is known for its delicate foam, crisp malt aroma, and distinctive notes of clove and banana, offering a refreshing and smooth taste.

Beyond music and beer, the buffet will feature classic German dishes such as crispy roast pork knuckle with mustard sauce, Munich-style white sausages, meatloaf, smoked pork loin, and cold cuts. Chinese stir-fry dishes and appetizers will also be available to accommodate diverse tastes.

All guests can participate in a daily lucky draw, with prizes including round-trip tickets to Europe courtesy of Finnair and vouchers for stays at star-rated hotels, adding an extra layer of excitement to the festive evening.

If you go

When: Sept 2 to 6, 6 pm – 10:30 pm

Where: Radisson Collection Hotel Yangtze Shanghai, No 2099 West Yan'an Road, Changning district

Ticket prices: 398 yuan ($58.98) per person or 2,888 yuan for a table of eight. Both options include unlimited beer and soft drinks.

Ticket purchase: Available through the official WeChat accounts of "Radisson Collection Hotel Yangtze Shanghai (上海扬子江丽笙精选酒店)" or "Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels (锦江丽笙酒店)".

Ticket consultation: 021-6275-6318

Sources: Radisson Collection Hotel Yangtze Shanghai, Changning district