Willkommen Platz “Welcome Place”
Join us Friday, October 9th, Saturday, October 10th & Sunday, October 11th as Downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village 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 and Circle K Main Stage Hours:
Friday, October 9: 11AM – 10PM
(Official Keg Tapping Ceremony 12pm – 1pm with pre-show ceremony at 11:30am!)
Saturday, October 10: 11AM – 10PM
Sunday, October 11: 11AM – 7PM
In front of Carl Zehr Square
Entry into the Willkommen Platz Biergarten is FREE for ALL ages! Biergarten is Family & Dog Friendly!
OCTOBER 9TH–11TH, 2026 INSIDE KITCHENER CITY HALL ROTUNDA
King Street Outdoor Vendor Market Hours:
Friday, October 9: 11AM – 7PM
Saturday, October 10: 11AM – 7PM
Sunday, October 11: 11AM – 7PM
Along King Street from Queen Street to Kitchener City Hall
Explore more events at the Willkommen Platz!
Kitchener City Hall Indoor Vendor Market Hours:
Friday, October 9: 11AM – 5PM
Saturday, October 10: 11AM – 5PM
Sunday, October 11: 11AM – 5PM
200 King Street West, Kitchener
OCTOBER 9TH GAUKEL BLOCK – 44 GAUKEL ST DOWNTOWN KITCHENER
OCTOBER 10TH & OCTOBER 11TH GAUKEL BLOCK –44 GAUKEL ST DOWNTOWN KITCHENER
Willkommen Platz Brochure and Map
Getting Around and Parking
Entertainment Schedule
PRESENTED BY
FRIDAY OCT 9TH
Official Keg Tapping
Walter Ostanek
Weiss Blau Band
Walter Ostanek
Walter Ostanek
11:30PM – 1:00PM
The Golden Keys
Walter Ostanek
Walter Ostanek
Bran Van 3000
1:30PM – 2:15PM
2:30PM – 3:15PM
German Dance Group
Bif Naked presented
by Circle K
Weiss Blau Band
3:15PM – 3:30PM
3:30PM – 4:15PM
4:45PM – 5:30PM
6:45PM – 8:00PM
8:30PM – 10:00PM
SATURDAY OCT 10TH
Weiss Blau Band
Weiss Blau Band
Walter Ostanek
11:15PM – 12:15PM
SUNDAY OCT 11TH
11:15PM – 12:15PM
1:00PM – 2:00PM
2:00PM – 2:30PM
3:00PM – 3:45PM
Oktoberfest goes Country
with Robyn Ottolini
presented by Circle K
4:30PM – 5:15PM
German Dance Group
1:00PM – 2:00PM
2:00PM – 2:30PM
Walter Ostanek
German Dance Group
4:30PM – 5:15PM
Walter Ostanek
5:15PM – 5:30PM
The Bulletproof Bros. Band
3:00PM – 3:45PM
7:00PM – 8:00PM
Lee Aaron presented
by Circle K
5:30PM – 6:15PM
8:30PM – 10:00PM
