It’s the middle of September, but Oktoberfest 2025 in Madrid is already being prepared in many bars and event spaces in the capital. Although it is a typically German celebration, it has been established for many years in Spain, because almost any excuse is a good excuse to drink beer.
So of the 417 beers that the average Spaniard drinks per year, according to Expensivity, this weekend German beer will be the queen. You know that if the Ein Prosit -thetraditional German songfor this holiday- starts playing, don’t forget to toast with a liter mug in your hand, while you try to pronounce Prost.
Oktobefest Experience
From September 18 to 21, the official edition of the Paulaner Oktoberfest is held in this emblematic space in Madrid, with a large tent that recreates the Munich atmosphere and waiters dressed in traditional Bavarian costumes. It offers Paulaner beer -one of the six official beers of the Munich Oktoberfest-, along with a varied menu of German cuisine (pretzels, sausages, knuckle) and live music.
Hours: Thursdays and Fridays: from 8:00 p.m. onwards. Saturdays and Sundays: shows at 13:00 and 20:00 h.
📍 Location: Gran Teatro Caixabank Principe Pio
Oktoberfest Vallekana
From September 11 to 21, the tracks of the Javier de Miguel Park (Diligencia Street, 8) host a large Bavarian tent with wooden benches and tables brought from Germany. The drink is clear, traditional beers such as Weihenstephan and Hofbräu München while enjoying foodtrucks of German cuisine, Mexican, burgers and homemade pizzas. The program includes activities, music and daily shows, with free access (beer is served only in official glass, for 1 €).
Hours: Sunday to Thursday: from 1:00 pm to 00:00 am. Friday and Saturday: from 13:00 to 01:00 h.
📍Location: Diligencia street, 8 (Vallecas)
Oktoberfest at the Hippodrome
The Hipódromo de la Zarzuela celebrates Oktoberfest the first weekend of October, on the 4th and 5th, becoming one of the essential destinations for beer and Bavarian culture lovers in Madrid. The event promises live music sessions with the Oktober Music Band, DJs, typical choreographies and a gastronomy based on German sausages and pretzels, all accompanied by endless kegs and the best views of the skyscrapers. Tickets will be available from September 18, with early access for those who sign up for the waiting list.
Opening hours: Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00 and Sunday from 10:30 to 19:00
📍Location: avenida Padre Huidobro, S/N, A6 KM 8 (Moncloa – Aravaca)
Oktoberfest Biergarten
In Oktoberfest Biergarten this party is celebrated all year round, because it is a permanent German bar-restaurant and not a temporary installation only for the Oktoberfest. It is open every day of the week and maintains its Bavarian atmosphere throughout the year, with decoration and menu specialized in German cuisine (sausages, knuckle, pretzels and more than 30 beers). Its opening hours are from Monday to Sunday, from 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm. During the Oktoberfest season, it intensifies its beer and thematic proposal, but its essence and German menu are available all year round.
📍Location: Maestro Ángel Llorca street, 17 (Chamberí)
