Europe’s biggest Bavarian festival is coming to Paris this Saturday – and it’s free
This Saturday, Paris plays host to a Bavarian festival of rare scale: Oktoberfest takes over Boom Boom Villette for a free, convivial and gloriously colourful evening. For one night only, the spirit of Munich lands right in the heart of the French capital.
Free entry to experience the Bavarian festival in Paris
One of the event’s biggest draws is simple: admission is completely free. Not a single euro needs to change hands to join in this Bavarian celebration. In practice, that means everyone is welcome, with no financial barrier standing between you and a great night out.
The evening takes place on Saturday 12 September 2026, from 4pm to midnight, at Boom Boom Villette, 30 avenue Corentin Cariou, in the 19th arrondissement. The generous time slot means you can arrive in the late afternoon to soak up the atmosphere from the very start, or swing by later in the evening – whatever suits you.
What’s on: entertainment and good vibes from start to finish
The Bavarian festival is about far more than raising a stein. For this Parisian edition, the programme is packed with activities designed to keep the energy going all night long. A brass band will set the rhythm throughout the event, conjuring that warm, festive atmosphere so typical of the great Bavarian communal table.
Challenges, quizzes and beer pong are also on the agenda, adding a playful edge to the evening and sparking moments of camaraderie between guests. A number of surprises have been promised too, with details kept under wraps – a welcome touch of the unexpected for any celebration.
Families are explicitly welcome as well. Workshops specially designed for children will be on offer, making this an event that works for all ages. The Bavarian festival is not an adults-only affair: it’s conceived as a moment of intergenerational sharing.
Costumes and long tables: the spirit of Munich in Paris
Oktoberfest has an aesthetic that is instantly recognisable. For the occasion, Boom Boom Villette will be completely transformed to match the world of this iconic Bavarian festival. Long communal tables, generously filled steins to be enjoyed in moderation: the spirit of Munich will be very much alive in the 19th arrondissement.
On the dress code front, lederhosen and dirndls are of course encouraged. This is the perfect moment to dig those traditional Bavarian costumes out of the back of the wardrobe and throw yourself fully into the atmosphere. Wearing a costume is not compulsory, but it undeniably adds to the collective spirit of the evening.
- Free entry for everyone
- Saturday 12 September 2026, from 4pm to midnight
- Boom Boom Villette, 30 avenue Corentin Cariou, Paris 19th
- Brass band, challenges, quizzes and beer pong on the programme
- Children’s workshops available for families
An event rooted in a worldwide tradition
Oktoberfest is anything but an ordinary party. In Munich, it draws an average of 6 million visitors every year, making it one of the most attended popular events on the planet. Bringing this celebration to Paris means offering those who couldn’t make the trip to Bavaria a local version of this festive tradition.
The Parisian Bavarian festival takes its cues from the original: the brasserie atmosphere, the traditional costumes, the live music and the long tables where strangers quickly become companions for the night. It is precisely this collective, warm-hearted dimension that makes events like this such a success – and exactly what Boom Boom Villette is aiming to recreate this Saturday.
Whether you’re a devotee of Bavarian traditions or simply curious to spend an evening doing something different, this free Bavarian festival in the heart of Paris is a genuine opportunity to end the day on a memorable note, in great company. Prost!
