Oktoberfest in the USA: bands and musicians for hire

For your Oktoberfest in the USA you can either book American bands, entertainers and musicians, or you can hire original German artists who play in Munich as well. Though most Tyrolean and Bavarian Oktoberfest bands are very busy during September and October, you might find a band that is still available. Musicians from Germany usually only bring their own instruments, so you would have to provide sound and light.

Bringing German oompah musicians to America

On this site we bring German oompah musicians to America. We are a band with a large network of other bands and usually find an oompah band that is able to come to your country.

What to wear

Expect the band to wear traditional German costumes: the male musicians will be wearing lederhosen, and the female singer will be wearing a dirndl. If you want to host or visit an Oktoberfest in America yourself, you should at least wear a typical German hat.

Oktoberfest in America

There are numerous Oktoberfest celebrations in the United States. Many American cities with large German-American populations, such as Cincinnati and Milwaukee, host Oktoberfest themed events that draw tens of thousands of attendees. Other cities, even without a significant German heritage, have also embraced the tradition and organize Oktoberfest celebrations as a community event.

These celebrations are patterned after the original Oktoberfest held annually in Munich. They typically feature German food, music, dance and of course beer. Some festivals also include traditional Bavarian games, contests and a parade. For an American company, hosting one is a way to engage with the local community, to promote the brand, to generate revenue from tickets, food and sponsorship, to show appreciation for cultural diversity and to boost employee morale. It is worth being aware of the logistics, expenses and liabilities involved in organizing a large public event.

Instruments and songs

If you need a Bavarian band for your event, you should choose at least musicians with accordion and euphonium or tuba. This is necessary to create the typical Oktoberfest sound. Expect them to yodel as well and to play the famous Dutch song Dance Little Bird, known as the Chicken Dance.