PLAN YOUR VISIT
Festival Info & FAQ
Everything you need to know before you arrive — venue, getting here, rules, and answers to the most common questions.
VENUE
Bicentennial Capitol Mall
Address
600 James Robertson Pkwy Nashville, TN 37243
Dates
October 1–4, 2026 Thursday–Sunday
Hours
Thu: 5 PM – 10 PM Fri–Sat: 11 AM – 10 PM Sun: 11 AM – 5 PM
Contact
thenashvilleoktoberfest.com
GETTING HERE
Transportation
Nashville's public transit system stops directly at Bicentennial Mall. We strongly recommend WeGo — it's the easiest way to arrive and leave without parking hassles.
Uber and Lyft drop-off/pickup zones are clearly marked at the festival entrance. Expect surge pricing on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Nashville B-cycle stations are located near the venue. Bike racks are available on festival grounds.
FIND US
Bicentennial Capitol Mall
600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243 — right in the heart of downtown Nashville.
FESTIVAL RULES
What's Not Allowed
These items and behaviors are prohibited on festival grounds. Violations may result in removal without refund.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common Questions
Yes — it's an all-ages celebration and children under 3 enter free. Non-alcoholic drinks are available throughout the grounds.
Yes — General Admission is $12 at the gate. Advance tickets are $10/day online, so buying ahead saves you money and time. Popular days can sell out, and VIP is especially limited, so we strongly recommend purchasing online ahead of time.
General Admission includes full festival grounds access and all live entertainment stages. VIP includes additional perks — private tent, unlimited pours, catered food, and more. See the ticket section above.
Nashville Oktoberfest is a rain-or-shine event. We have covered areas throughout the festival grounds. The VIP tent is covered, though it is not climate-controlled. No refunds are issued for weather.
Yes! Dogs are welcome on a leash. We even have a Pup Parade on Saturday afternoon. Please clean up after your pet and keep them leashed at all times.
Personal steins are welcome as long as they are not glass. Plastic, metal, and ceramic steins are all permitted. Glass containers of any kind are not allowed on festival grounds.
Yes — our food vendor lineup includes options for vegetarians. Look for the vegetarian-friendly signs at vendor booths. We also have vendors serving pretzels, strudel, roasted almonds, funnel cakes, and more.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Can't find what you're looking for? Email our team and we'll get back to you.
Email info@thenashvilleoktoberfest.com