FAQs

What is Oktoberfest on the Common?

This is MORE than a beer festival…originally starting as a wedding party for Prince Ludwig in 1810, Oktoberfest is not only about the beer. With stellar music, fairground rides, keg-tapping, photo booths, authentic foods and hammerschlagen to name a few, this is the export you’ve been waiting for.

Oktoberfest on the Common is the UK's biggest outdoor Oktoberfest.
The party is on Clapham Common across 5 days and 7 sessions.
A Bavarian experience like no other.

Where is it?

Clapham Common
London, SW4 9DE

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When is it?

October 11th - 19th
Five days - Seven sessions - One Common.
Get your tickets here.

Is Oktoberfest on the Common a ticketed event?

Yes, you will need to pre-purchase a ticket.
Tickets will not be available on the door.
Please purchase your tickets here.

How much are the tickets?

VIP Access
VIP Super Early brewer - £34.00
VIP Early brewer - £38.00
VIP Brewer - £42.00

General Access
Super Early brewer - £28.00
Early brewer -  £32.00
Brewer - £38.00
Last chance brewer - £42.00

*VIP tables sold in multiples of 6 people per table.
**All tickets subject to a booking fee

What is the difference between VIP Brewer & Brewer tickets

VIP Brewer allows you to pre-book a table for you and your friends.

Brewer gets you access to the venue (seating is limited)

*VIP tables sold in multiples of 6 people per table.
**All tickets subject to a booking fee

What is included in the VIP tickets?

VIP ticket access includes:

• Guaranteed Seating in premium location near the stage

• Table Service

• Queue jump on entry

• VIP tickets allow you to pre-book a table for you and your friends.

What is the maximum number of tickets I can buy?

• You can buy up to 10 x  Brewer tickets per transaction

• You can buy up to 3 x VIP Brewer Tables per transaction

NB: All VIP tables purchased on the same booking will be seated next to each other where possible

How do I unlock a deal using a promo code?

To unlock a ticket deal, tap the padlock at the bottom of the Oktoberfest on the Common session you wish to purchase and enter the promo code.

What is the dress code?

Dirndls, lederhosen and everything in between is strongly encouraged, it is an Oktoberfest fact that you will have MORE fun when dressed up.

However, guests are welcome to wear whatever they feel comfortable in.

NB: We always advise flat shoes for dancing and walking on Clapham Common.

Getting to Oktoberfest via public transport

Underground stations:
Clapham South tube
Clapham Common tube is a 1.2km walk or take the 35, 37, 50, 155 or 249 bus

Nearest Bus Stops:
Clapham South - G1, 501, 55, 249, 355
Cedars Rd/Clapham Common Northside - 137, 345
Forthbridge Road - 35, 37

Getting to Oktoberfest on foot / by bicycle

Walk to the Victorian bandstand in the centre of the park and head 250m southwest towards the Broomwood Road exit.

Cyclists can lock and leave bikes at their own risk in the designated cycle bay.

Will there be rides at the event?

Yes, there will be a selection of fun funfair rides for you to have fun on.

What food will be available at the event?

A range of caterers will be serving food including Swing grills that will be cooking up over 400 different kinds of german sausages per hour!

In addition, there will be an authentic Pan House offering everything from sauerkraut to vegan bratwurst.Our walk around team will also be offering salted pretzels and drinks for sale.

I Am Gluten Free / Coeliac, What Can I Eat?

We are pleased to offer a variety of gluten free options from our selected caterers however we cannot guarantee that cross contamination will not occur.

Can I apply for a personal assistant (PA) ticket?

Yes, if applying for a Personal Assistant (PA) ticket you must be able to provide one of the following forms of supporting documentation;

• Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility.(Lower Rate is only accepted if applying just for the access facilities)

• Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)- Nimbus Access Card

• +1 category requirement for PA applications – www.accesscard.org.uk

• Armed Forces Independent Payment

• War Disablement Pension• D/deaf or blind registration

• Medical professionals letterAll documents provided must show your full name.

Once we have checked and processed your application your documentation will be destroyed.

Photo ID
It is also mandatory that a form of photo ID is included with your forms. This could be a passport, driving licence or concessionary travel card. Please refer to www.pass-scheme.org.uk for more info. Again, this document will be destroyed once your application has been processed.

Please note Blue Badges cannot be accepted as forms of photo ID.

Email: hello@ootc.co.uk

How do I send tickets to a friend?

For help with this, please see the guides on our ticketing platform Skiddle's website > All you need to know about sending tickets to someone else.