A brand-new festival combining the best of Oktoberfest with a Gaelic twist is coming to the RDS.
This September, Ireland will witness the birth of the brand-new ‘Oktoberfeis’ which infuses the German Oktoberfest with Irish music, food, and culture. The festival will take place with 10 events happening across Ireland with the Dublin event being in the RDS Simmonscourt on Friiday, October 6.
Attendees can expect Irish trad bands, DJs and dancers, authentic Irish food stalls, roving performers, and an eclectic mix of entertainment and competitions across the evening. Some of the country's most popular musicians will be performing across each of the dates, including Whistlin' Donkeys, George Murphy and The Rising Sons, Rake the Ashes and many more.
Founder Craig Reynolds said: "This new festival idea was inspired by the legendary Munich Oktoberfest. We will capture what is most loved about the iconic German festival while adding an authentic Irish twist throughout.
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“Oktoberfeis will cater to everyone, from old school Irish trad fanatics, to mainstream festival goers who are just looking for a good night out. Everyone will have a great time, rest assured.
"All of the best of Ireland combined with what we love most about the German Oktoberfest, such as the long biergarten tables, Steins of Beer, and the best of Irish Music and entertainment. “
Nationwide Festival Lineup:
Carrick on Shannon, The Landmark Hotel - Saturday, September 9
Arklow, Arklow Bay Hotel - Saturday, September 16
Castlebar, Royal Theatre - Saturday, September 16
Omagh, Mellon Country Inn - Friday, September 22
Letterkenny, The Clanree Hotel -Saturday, September 30
Cork, Rochestown Park Hotel -Saturday, September 30
Dublin, RDS Simmonscourt - Friday, October 6
Newry, Canal Court Hotel - Saturday, October 7
Killarney, Gleneagle INEC Arena -Saturday, October 14
West Cork, Parkway Hotel - Saturday, October 21
Tickets for Oktoberfeis are now available for purchase at the festival's official website. Prices start from €25.
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