Entertainment Schedule

Non-Stop Festivities & Live Entertainment

Get ready to raise your steins and lace up your dancing shoes! At Denver Wiesn, we’re bringing you an unforgettable fusion of traditional Bavarian culture and high-energy party vibes. From vinyl-spinning accordion beats and heavy-metal polka riffs to traditional Schuhplattler dancers, world-class symphonic sounds, and face painting for the whole family—there’s never a dull moment under the tent. Grab a pretzel, hit the dance floor, and get ready for epic games, sing-alongs, and keg-tapping excitement all weekend long!

Weekend 1 Schedule

Friday | October 16, 2026

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Fritz Strudel — High-Energy Oktoberfest Host & DJ
5:15 PM | Official Opening Ceremony & Ceremonial Keg Tapping
Evening Showcase | Polkanauts (Traditional, original, and wild Metal/Rock/Punk/Surf polka variations) & Denver Kickers Schuhplattlers

Saturday | October 17, 2026

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Da Polka Guy — Authentic German Polka spun on classic vinyl
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Family Face Painting
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Tropical Kaoba — A high-energy, dynamic Merengue & Cumbia dance band

Sunday | October 18, 2026

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Da Polka Guy — Authentic German Polka on vinyl
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Family Face Painting
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Colorado Symphony
All Afternoon | Alpen Auerhahn Schuhplattlers — Traditional Bavarian folk dancing throughout the day!

Weekend 2 Schedule

Thursday | October 22, 2026

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Fritz Strudel — High-Energy Oktoberfest Host & DJ keeping the party moving
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Guerilla Fanfare — High-voltage brass band beats to get the tent jumping!

Friday | October 23, 2026

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Fritz Strudel — High-Energy Oktoberfest Host & DJ
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Oktoberfest Queen Manuela Horn — An explosive, wildly interactive Beerfest performance you won't want to miss!

Saturday | October 24, 2026

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Da Polka Guy — Authentic German polka spun hot off the vinyl
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Family Face Painting
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Oktoberfest Queen Manuela Horn — The ultimate interactive Beerfest experience continues!
All Afternoon | Alpen Auerhahn Schuhplattlers — Traditional Bavarian folk dancing filling the grounds!

Sunday | October 25, 2026

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Da Polka Guy — German polka on vinyl to wrap up the weekend right
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Family Face Painting
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Oktoberfest Queen Manuela Horn — Closing out the festival with a massive interactive celebration!
All Afternoon | Alpen Auerhahn Schuhplattlers — Traditional Bavarian folk dancing