Willkommen Platz – “Welcome Place”

Join us Friday, October 9th, Saturday, October 10th & Sunday, October 11th as Downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village like you’ve never seen it before – outdoors along King Street from Queen Street to Kitchener City Hall!

Raise your stein in the Biergarten, savour authentic German cuisine from one of our food vendors, shop our local vendor market or sing along in front of the Circle K Main Stage at one of our live performances! K-W Oktoberfest is bringing the spirit of Gemütlichkeit to DTK!

Dates: Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location: Carl Zehr Square (200 King Street West, Kitchener) & along King Street from Queen Street to Kitchener City Hall
All events in the Willkommen Platz have FREE entry! Event is outdoors. Please dress accordingly.

Biergarten & Main Stage Stage Hours:

Friday, October 9 – 11am – 10pm (Official Keg Tapping Ceremony 12pm to 1pm, pre-show ceremony at 11:30am!)
Saturday, October 10 – 11am – 10pm
Sunday, October 11  – 11am – 7pm
*entry into the Willkommen Platz Biergarten is FREE Friday, Saturday & Sunday for ALL ages! Biergarten is Family & Dog Friendly!

King Street Outdoor Vendor Market Hours:

Friday, October 9 – 11am – 7pm
Saturday, October 10 – 11am – 7pm
Sunday, October 11  – 11am – 7pm

Kitchener City Hall Indoor Vendor Market Hours:

Friday, October 9 – 11am – 5pm
Saturday, October 10 – 11am – 5pm
Sunday, October 11  – 11am – 5pm

Parking:

Downtown Kitchener has free parking on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday in municipal surface parking lots. CLICK HERE for a parking map. Click here for a full list of locations.