Yokosuka Oktoberfest 2026 will be held at Verny Park from Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 26, 2026. Now in its fourth year, the event brings 10 days of German beer, food, and live entertainment to Yokosuka.

This year, visitors can enjoy 12 German beer brands along with a wide range of festival food. Highlights include Spring Lager, making its first appearance in Japan, and Original Helles, appearing at the venue for the first time. Special reserved seating will also be available again this year, allowing guests to enjoy an all-you-can-drink German beer plan.

The event will also feature stage performances, including appearances by a German band and other live acts. It is a chance to enjoy drinks, food, and music in the open setting of Verny Park.

Basic Information

Date: Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 26, 2026
Weather policy: Canceled in severe weather
Weekdays: 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (last orders at 8:45 p.m.)
Weekends and holidays: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (last orders at 8:45 p.m.)
Final day, Sunday, April 26: until 8:00 p.m. (last orders at 7:45 p.m.)
Admission: Free (food and drinks are sold separately)
Venue: Verny Park
Address: 1-1 Shioiri-cho, Yokosuka

Official website: Yokosuka Oktoberfest 2026 Official Website
Organizer: Yokosuka Oktoberfest Executive Committee
Supported by: Yokosuka City, Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan, and the Yokosuka Visitor Promotion and Branding Executive Committee

For the latest event details, please visit the official event website.

Access

The venue is about a 5-minute walk from Shioiri Station on the Keikyu Line and about a 1-minute walk from JR Yokosuka Station.

Festival Highlights

German Food to Enjoy with Your Beer

Food is just as important as beer at this year’s Yokosuka Oktoberfest.

The venue will be filled with traditional German dishes and other flavorful festival foods that pair perfectly with beer.

German Sweets

The venue will also offer German sweets that are not often seen in everyday shops. There will be chocolates that children can enjoy, along with snack items that pair well with beer. They also make a nice souvenir from your visit.

Live Performances

The event will feature live performances by artists and other performers helping to bring the Yokosuka Oktoberfest atmosphere to life. For the latest stage schedule and performer information, please check the official website.

Event Information

Raffle Information

During the event period, visitors can receive one raffle entry for every 5,000 yen spent on eligible receipts from purchases made at the venue. Prizes include original goods from participating German beer brands, gifts from sponsoring companies, and coupons that can be used at the venue. Please bring your receipts to the information booth if you would like to enter. The raffle is held at the information booth.

The six eligible participating brands are Ayinger, CAMBA, Arcobräu, Weihenstephan, Weltenburger, and ERDINGER. Glass deposit charges are not included. Receipts from Coaska Bayside Stores are also eligible, with a maximum of four raffle entries and a total receipt amount cap of 20,000 yen. Visitors who present an EPOS card can receive one additional raffle entry. Coaska Bayside Stores receipts are valid only on the day of purchase.

Happy Hour Beer Voucher

Happy Hour Beer Vouchers go on sale from 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and are available until sold out. These discounted set tickets are sold at the information booth. A set normally worth 2,000 yen is available for 1,100 yen and includes one 300 mL beer, or another drink of your choice, plus one snack item.

Purchased Happy Hour Beer Vouchers can be used on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Each person may buy up to two tickets, and sales are limited to 100 tickets per day. Happy Hour menu items may change depending on availability.

Cashless Payment and Venue Coupons

Food and drink tickets that can be used at the venue will be sold at the information booth during the event. They can be purchased by credit card or QR code payment. Please ask at the information booth for details.

Starter Ticket

A Starter Ticket set, priced at 2,500 yen, will also be available. It includes one 500 mL German beer and the glass deposit, allowing visitors to enjoy beer without paying the separate 1,000 yen glass deposit. Eligible beers vary by booth, so please check at each German beer stand for details.

Ways to Enjoy the Event

Bring Your Own Cutlery

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own cutlery from home to help reduce plastic use and waste at the event. The venue will also sell reusable sustainable cutlery as a commemorative item. Two brands will be available: Koziol from Germany and Black+Blum from the United Kingdom.

Visitors who purchase cutlery will also receive coupons that can be used at the venue.

Special Reserved Seating

Special reserved seating is available for groups of up to eight people who want to enjoy the event in a more relaxed setting with family or friends. Guests can enjoy special menu items, including an all-you-can-drink German beer plan and Oktoberfest plate dishes from the participating German beer brands.

The special seating area is available by advance reservation and is designed for two hours of use. Check-in is required at the venue information booth at least 15 minutes before your reserved time. Same-day use may also be possible if seats are still available.

Each reserved area measures 3 meters by 3 meters and can accommodate up to eight people. The seating fee is 4,400 yen on weekdays and 6,600 yen on weekends, tax included. Food and drinks may not be brought in, except in special cases such as drinks for children with dietary needs. If the event is canceled because of severe weather, the seating fee will be refunded.

Guests using the special seating area may also apply for a 90-minute all-you-can-drink plan for 3,500 yen per person, tax included. Applications are accepted at the information booth. This plan must be ordered for all members of the special seating group, although each person may choose a different participating beer brand. Minors are not eligible for the all-you-can-drink plan.

Limited Oktoberfest Plate Menu

Guests using the special seating area can also enjoy exclusive Oktoberfest plate dishes prepared by the participating German beer booths. These special plates are designed for groups who want to sample a wider range of menu items together.

Yokosuka SAKE FESTIBAR Held at the Same Time

Yokosuka SAKE FESTIBAR will also be held alongside the festival, running from Friday, April 17, to Sunday, May 17. Please check the related event information for details.

Official Event Information

More information, including the English event leaflet, venue guide map, FAQ, performer information, and ticket details, is available on the official event website.