Oktoberfest events around Kansas City

It may not be October yet, but Oktoberfest season is under way in and around Kansas City.

Here are the 2026 Oktoberfest events in the greater Kansas City area. Whether you spell it Oktoberfest or Octoberfest, you know you will find fun. Festivities traditionally include food, drinks, dancing and more fun. Some events are family-friendly, and others are for the 21 and older crowd.

Oktoberfest Celebrations 2026

• Oktoberfest LIVE! in the KC Power & Light District - Leinenkugel's presents the 10th Annual Oktoberfest Live! at the Kansas City Live! Block in the Power & Light District on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This Oktoberfest party starts at 3 p.m.  Attendees can enjoy an afternoon of Weiner dog races, seasonal beers and food, Oktoberfest contests with prizes, live music and more.  If you can't… Read more »
• Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest - The Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce ushers in fall with sizzling bratwursts and sounds of oom-pah during the annual Lee's Summit Oktoberfest September 25-27, 2026 in downtown Lee's Summit. Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Bierhaus, live entertainment, contests, a home brew tasting, German dancers and much more.… Read more »
• Free concerts, Oktoberfest and Street Dance in Mission - The City of Mission, Kansas, is planning two free concerts in the parks this fall, plus a Mission Street Dance to celebrate Mission's 75th anniversary and an Oktoberfest celebrations. All are free to attend. The Suburbans, courtesy of the City of Mission. Here are the dates: Friday, September 18, 6 to 10 p.m. Concert in… Read more »
• FREE Oktoberfest at Prairiefire - On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Prairiefire is holding a family-friendly Oktoberfest. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music, food vendors, face painting, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, a magician and more. The Prairiefire Oktoberfest runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prairiefire is located at 5661 West 135th Street in Overland Park, Kansas. Read more »
• Discounts on Advance Tickets to KC Oktoberfest - Experience Munich in the Midwest during KC Oktoberfest happening October 2-3, 2026 in downtown Kansas City at Crown Center.  This fall festival in Kansas City includes German-style beer, food and live entertainment. Attendees can also enjoy games, competitions and family-friendly activities.  KC Oktoberfest hours are: Friday, October 2: 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, October 3:… Read more »

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