Live Music

Oktoberfest Music

Nashville’s vibrant spirit is incomplete without its music scene. Celebrate German heritage and immerse yourself in the festivities, enhanced by electrifying performances.

2025 Oktoberfest Lineup

Chill Pill

A four piece band playing the greatest rock, pop, alternative, grunge and r&b hits from the 1990’s!

Alex Shor

Alex Shor is a cellist, pianist and accordionist from Oak Ridge, TN that currently resides in Franklin, TN. He regularly plays on all three instruments at restaurants, weddings, parties and other events in the area. He sits principal cello in the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra, where he has also won both their composition contest in 2019 and their concerto competition, soloing with them last year on Rhapsody in Blue. He also regularly plays cello with the Jackson Symphony, and recently played accordion in the Nashville Symphony production of Ratatouille live with the film!

STROLLIN JOE

Nashville music veteran Joe Hunter, famous for Solo Tuba commuter entertainment, delivers Grooves and Tunes to make you dance as you enjoy all of the sights & sounds of Oktoberfest. Say hello to “‘Sep Jager” At Nashville Oktoberfest 2025.

Fly2K

Fly2K is a top tier tribute band delivering a high-energy, dance-infused performance, showcasing the most beloved pop, hip-hop, rock and R&B hits of the 90s and 2000s.

Oompah Calypse

The Oompah-Calypse Oktoberfest Band is a lively and versatile group! Their repertoire of traditional German music blended with popular tunes and audience favorites makes for an entertaining experience at Oktoberfests and other events. Since 2019, the band brings the spirit of OOM-PAH to various venues across the Southeast. Their diverse musical offerings from polkas and waltzes to ‘polka-fied’ versions of show tunes, The Beatles, and pop music are sure to appeal to a wide range of audiences. Oompah-Calypse has built up a solid presence in the Tennessee Valley, central Alabama, and elsewhere, performing at Maxwell Air Force Base, Hohenwald, TN, The Cullman Oktoberfest, and numerous breweries and venues. Oompah-Calypse keeps the festivities energetic and engaging! Prost!

Kraken’s Release

Kraken’s Release is South Atlanta’s rowdy five-piece folk-punk explosion. Blending polkas, sea shanties, Celtic drinking songs, and punk-rock grit with bluegrass and rock ‘n roll, these lads guarantee nonstop energy. From acoustic folk ballads to gut-punching punk chaos, every show is a wild ride with zero dull moments.

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