The short answer
Alpine Village, the 32,000-square-foot beer tent in Torrance that used to be LA's biggest Oktoberfest, closed for good in 2023. In 2026, the best bets are Wurstküche's multi-weekend stein-and-yodeling run in Venice, Wirtshaus's 15th annual celebration on La Brea, and Old World Village in Huntington Beach, a two-month Oktoberfest season that's become the region's biggest since Alpine Village closed.
If you're searching for Alpine Village's Oktoberfest, it's gone, the Torrance property closed permanently in March 2023 after 55 years, and its 55-year run as the country's biggest Oktoberfest ended with it. No successor event has reopened at that site. The city's Oktoberfest scene didn't disappear with it, though, it just moved: Wirtshaus and Wurstküche have kept running their own multi-weekend celebrations, and Old World Village in Huntington Beach has grown into the closest thing to Alpine Village's scale.
We also swapped out two picks from this list that no longer hold up well, a single-ticket Eventbrite grilled-cheese night and a one-off Oktoberfest-meets-medieval-combat event, for two real, recurring neighborhood traditions: Red Lion Tavern and Verdugo Bar. Dates below are as announced for 2026 where venues have posted them, most confirm closer to Labor Day.
01Wurstküche
625 Lincoln Blvd, Venice
Ticketed · includes 1 steinMulti-weekendTicketed
A multi-weekend Oktoberfest tradition with live music, yodeling, and stein-holding competitions, and tickets that include a liter stein of Oktoberfest bier. 2026 dates and pricing weren't posted as of late July, Wurstküche typically announces in late August or early September.
Good to knowTraditional Bavarian attire isn't required, but it's encouraged, and past years have run four to five consecutive weekends.
02Wirtshaus
345 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
Free admission15th annualFree admission
A genuine Bavarian beer garden year-round, running its 15th annual Oktoberfest in 2026. Past editions have run Fridays and Saturdays from late September through the end of October, with live music, a ceremonial first tap, and sister-location tie-ins in Mar Vista and Long Beach.
Good to knowAdmission is free, reservations are recommended given the crowds, book ahead once 2026 dates post.
03Old World Village
7561 Center Ave #49, Huntington Beach
Confirmed Sept 6 to Nov 8, 2026Biggest in the region2 month season
The closest thing Southern California now has to Alpine Village's old scale, a full Bavarian-village Oktoberfest season running more than two months, with a featured date on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Technically Orange County, about 40 minutes from central LA, but commonly grouped into LA-area Oktoberfest roundups since Alpine Village closed.
Good to knowBiergarten hours run later on weekends, Friday and Saturday until 10pm, so it's a good pick for an evening that starts with dinner and runs into the festivities.
04Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale Blvd, Silver Lake
No cover · order at the barYear-round BavarianNeighborhood spot
A genuine year-round Bavarian beer hall in Silver Lake/Los Feliz, not a one-off ticketed pop-up. Schnitzel and sausage are on the menu regularly, and Oktoberfest celebrations are a recurring tradition here rather than a special event bolted on for the season.
Good to knowIt's a walk-in bar celebration, not a ticketed event, good for a lower-key night than the bigger productions.
05Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo Rd, Glassell Park
No cover · order at the barNeighborhood diveBoot races
A neighborhood dive bar in Glassell Park that almost always holds its own annual Oktoberfest party, complete with boot races, stein-holding competitions, and prizes. The most low-key, unpretentious pick on this list if the bigger beer-hall productions aren't your speed.
Good to knowLike Red Lion, this is a walk-in bar celebration, not a ticketed event, check their social pages for the exact date once announced.
A few more worth knowing
- Alpine Village is gone for good. The Torrance beer-hall complex permanently closed in March 2023 after 55 years and the property was sold, no successor Oktoberfest has reopened there.
- Dogtoberfest at South Coast Botanic Garden is a newer, dog-friendly Oktoberfest event on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, worth checking directly for 2026 dates if you want to bring your dog along.
Frequently asked
Is Alpine Village Oktoberfest still happening in 2026?
No. Alpine Village in Torrance permanently closed in March 2023 after the property was sold, ending its 55-year run as the region's biggest Oktoberfest. There is no reopened successor at that site, LA's Oktoberfest crowd has shifted to spots like Wirtshaus, Wurstküche, and Old World Village in Huntington Beach.
Where's the best Oktoberfest celebration in LA in 2026?
For an authentic multi-weekend beer-hall experience, Wurstküche in Venice and Wirtshaus on La Brea are the most established. For the biggest overall production in the region, Old World Village in Huntington Beach runs a two-month Oktoberfest season from September 6 through November 8, 2026.
What replaced Alpine Village as LA's biggest Oktoberfest?
No single venue directly replaced it, but Old World Village in Huntington Beach has become the closest equivalent in scale, running an extended Bavarian-village Oktoberfest season for over two months each fall.
When does Oktoberfest happen in Los Angeles in 2026?
Most LA venues run their celebrations on weekends from mid or late September through late October, mirroring Munich's traditional calendar. Old World Village's 2026 run is confirmed for September 6 through November 8.
Do I need advance tickets for LA's Oktoberfest events?
Yes for the ticketed beer-hall events, Wurstküche's Oktoberfest weekends sell through their own site and typically include a stein with entry, while neighborhood spots like Red Lion Tavern and Verdugo Bar generally treat it as a walk-in bar celebration rather than a ticketed event.
