Oktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus
St. Alphonsus’ 25th Oktoberfest runs Sept. 25–27 with beer, brats, bands, Sunday Kinderfest, and posted admission by day.
- Dates: September 25–27, 2026
- Where: 1429 W Wellington Ave / Lincoln-Southport-Wellington
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- Cost: Ticketed
Lineup
- Rod Tuffcurls & the Benchpress — TBA
- 16 Candles — TBA
- Four Star Brass Band — TBA
Schedule
- Fri, Sept. 25 — Festival hours: 5-10pm; admission $10.
- Sat, Sept. 26 — Festival hours: Noon-10pm; admission $10.
- Sun, Sept. 27 — Festival hours: Noon-7pm; $5 suggested donation and Kinderfest energy.
What to expect
The church-ground Oktoberfest: a Lakeview beer hall atmosphere around St. Alphonsus, German food, craft and import beer, polka/traditional music, cover-band headliners, stein contests, and Sunday Kinderfest.
Tickets
Admission posted by Special Events Management: Friday $10, Saturday $10, Sunday $5 suggested donation. Official St. Al’s materials confirm Sept. 25-27 and announce Rod Tuffcurls & the Benchpress, 16 Candles, and Four Star Brass Band.
Transit
Brown Line to Wellington or Southport. The six-corner Lincoln/Southport/Wellington intersection is compact and busy, so CTA is the clean local move.
Family-friendly
Sunday is the family play because of Kinderfest; Friday/Saturday evenings skew beer-hall adult.
Local tips
- This is not the same event as German-American Fest in Lincoln Square or Old Town Oktoberfest.
- The 2026 headliners are already stronger than many neighborhood fests: Rod Tuffcurls and 16 Candles are both posted by St. Al’s.
- Sunday has the softest admission language and the family programming.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Oktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus?
The 2026 SEM page lists Friday $10, Saturday $10, and Sunday as a $5 suggested donation.
Are headliners announced?
Yes. St. Al’s lists Rod Tuffcurls & the Benchpress, 16 Candles, and Four Star Brass Band.