Oktoberfest 2026: Boom Boom Villette hosts its free Bavarian party in Paris

Oktoberfest lands at Boom Boom Villette on Saturday, September 12, 2026. A brass band, beer pong, DJ set, workshops and mini-games are on the program for this free celebration inspired by Bavarian tradition.

No need to travel to Munich to catch a whiff of Oktoberfest in Paris. On Saturday 12 September 2026, Boom Boom Villette, in the 19th arrondissement, is hosting its own take on the famed Bavarian festival. From 4 pm to midnight, the program blends brass band, games, workshops, and live music, with free entry on registration.

For this Parisian Oktoberfest, Boom Boom Villette borrows some of the hallmarks of the big beer-centered celebrations. A brass band will be part of the lineup, followed by a DJ set to keep the night going. Visitors will also be able to join in beer pong matches, as well as various workshops and mini-games. The event is marketed as welcoming to young and old, with activities that go beyond simply drinking beer.

Situated on the outskirts of parc de la Villette, Boom Boom Villette is a leisure hub that brings together restaurants, activities and entertainment. The Oktoberfest originated as a popular festival held in Munich, Germany. Its first edition dates back to 1810, marking the wedding of the future King Ludwig I of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.

The festival has long since become a Munich tradition, staged every year on the Theresienwiese, a sprawling square whose name nods to Princess Therese. Contrary to what its name might suggest, Oktoberfest now kicks off mainly in September and runs through early October.

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Big tents, Munich-brewed beers, brass bands, Bavarian specialties, and traditional costumes are among the event’s defining hallmarks. You’ll notably encounter the Lederhosen, the leather breeches traditionally worn by men, and the Dirndl, the Alpine-inspired dress worn by many participants. While Munich remains the birthplace of the festival, the concept has spread far beyond its borders. Oktoberfest celebrations are now held in numerous countries, in formats that range from faithful recreations to distinct twists on the Bavarian original.

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