Ready to plan your ultimate Oktoberfest experience?
Check out our exciting line-up for 2025.
K-W hosts the largest Oktoberfest in North America, and Bingemans is at the heart of it.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of history.
Secure your spot at the festival of the year!
Must be 19+ to attend KoolHaus.
Friday, October 3, 2025
(19+ EVENT)
With Haus Band, The Golden Keys
Country fans, get ready! Tim Hicks brings his high-energy hits to Bingemans Oktoberfest for a boot-stomping night of Canadian country music on Friday, October 3rd.
Urban Cowboy line dancing now included with your ticket!
Join us in for a high-energy line dancing session led by the pros at Urban Cowboy—no experience needed! Whether you’re new to two-steppin' or already know your cowboy boogie, it’s your chance to dance, laugh, and let loose.
Gates: 7:00 PM (Open) – 1:00 AM
Lederhosers Comedy Night
Presented by YukYuks in Partnership with KoolHaus
Get ready to laugh your Tracht off on October 3rd at our Lederhosers Comedy Night featuring Yuk Yuk’s comedians who will have you in stitches!
Your ticket doesn’t just get you into the comedy show; it’s a passport to a full night of entertainment at KoolHaus! After the laughs simply stroll on over to the Kool Haus and enjoy explosive performances from Canadian Country Legend, Tim Hicks and our Haus Band, The Golden Keys. It’s the ultimate place to come and BE BAVARIAN this fall.
Your ticket includes:
DATE: Friday, October 3rd (19+ Event)
LOCATION: Bingemans Embassy Room
SHOWTIME: Doors to Embassy Room open at 6:30pm, Comedy Show begins at 7:30pm (90 minute show)
TICKET PRICE: $64.95 PLUS HST and Service Fee
KOOLHAUS GATES: Receive entrance to the festival grounds immediately following the show. (No re-entry once in the Kool Haus)
Saturday, October 4, 2025
(19+ EVENT)
With Haus Band, The Golden Keys
Catch legendary Canadian rockers 54•40 live at Bingemans Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct 4th! Sing along to timeless anthems in an epic concert experience.
Gates: 7:00 PM (Open) – 1:00 AM
Bring the whole family and join us for the 40th annual Oktoberfest Family Breakfast, in support of the Grand River Hospital Foundation. Drop in for your FREE pancake breakfast from 7:00 am – 11:00 am. Register and donate online today!
OPEN: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Get ready for the ultimate fall family party — Kinderfest is back and bigger than ever! This one-day, Bavarian-themed bash is bursting with fun for kids aged 2–11. We’re talking epic live shows, adorable animals at the petting zoo, giant bouncy inflatables, cookie decorating, face painting, and more to keep the giggles going all day long. Grab the kids, rally your crew, and join us in the Event Square behind Kingpin Bowlounge for a jam-packed day of laughter, energy, and unforgettable memories.
Adult admission is free with paid children’s admission.
Plan Your Day at Kinderfest: Event Schedule
| 10AM | Doors open (Petting zoo & inflatables) |
| 10AM | Face painting opens (extra $). Runs till 5pm or until supplies run out |
| 11AM | Chris McKhool live show: Earth, Sea, and Air |
| 11AM | Kinder Haus food tent opens (Open Till 5pm.) |
| 12PM | Erick Traplin’s Rock-a-long, Sing-a-long interactive show |
| 2PM | Chris McKhool live performance: Fiddle Fire Show |
| 3PM | Erick Traplin’s Rock-a-long, Sing-a-long interactive show |
| 5PM | Kinderfest closes |
| ALL DAY | Roaming entertainers like the Giant Bavarian, Bavarian Hoop Performer, and Fun Mascots |
Friday, October 10, 2025
(19+ EVENT)
With Haus Band, The Golden Keys
Don’t miss Canadian icon Amanda Marshall live at Bingemans Oktoberfest on Friday, October 10th! A powerhouse performance packed with chart-topping hits and unforgettable vocals.
Gates: 7:00 PM (Open) – 1:00 AM
Saturday, October 11, 2025
(19+ EVENT)
With Haus Band, The Golden Keys
Step into the 80s at Retroberfest on Saturday, October 11th! Catch Strange Advance, The Box, and Images in Vogue live at Bingemans Oktoberfest for one nostalgic night of iconic Canadian new wave.
Gates: 7:00 PM (Open) – 1:00 AM
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