Oktoberfest at Millennium Hall – Prost to Fall!
- Millennium Hall
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
Chicago’s autumn tradition, Oktoberfest at Millennium Hall, returns on September 20 under the iconic Cloud Gate in Millennium Park. Mark your calendar for a full-day celebration of Bavarian food, beer, games, music, and fall festivities — in Chicago’s largest beer garden.
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Know Before You Go: Oktoberfest at Millennium Hall
When & Where
Oktoberfest happens at Millennium Hall, in Millennium Park, encompassing the Millennium Hall Beer Garden. Expect plenty of indoor and outdoor space to enjoy whichever way the weather leans.
German Beers & Bavarian Bites
Sip on authentic German-style lagers and pair them with bratwursts, giant soft pretzels, and more delicious bites. Millennium Hall transforms into a full-fledged Bavarian wonderland for the day.
Oktoberfest Festive Games & Activities
Challenge your friends or make new ones in classic Oktoberfest games:
Stein hoisting — who can hold a full beer stein the longest?
Pretzel eating contests
Hammerschlagen (the nail-hammering stump game)
Pumpkin painting, photo booths, beer pong, and other fall-friendly side fun
Live Music & Good Vibes
Enjoy live entertainment, laughter, and camaraderie as friends old and new gather, steins in hand, to celebrate the season.
Dress for the Fest
Feel free to lean into the spirit: break out the Lederhosen or Dirndl, autumn plaid, or Oktoberfest blue and white. It’s all part of the fun.
Why Millennium Hall?
Millennium Hall offers a uniquely Chicago venue for Oktoberfest. Nestled under the famous Cloud Gate (“The Bean”) in Millennium Park, it combines great views and an accessible downtown location with flexible indoor/outdoor seating and generous space. The Millennium Hall Beer Garden is the fall’s biggest beer garden, perfectly suited for Oktoberfest’s mix of eating, drinking, and playing.
Whether you’re a Chicago local, a visitor admiring The Bean, or just someone looking for a great fall party — Oktoberfest at Millennium Hall is the place to do it up right.
Oktoberfest at Millennium Hall is more than just a seasonal party — it’s a celebration of Chicago life, fall flavors, and the simple joy of getting together in a beautiful space to toast to autumn. We’d love to see you under the Bean, stein in hand, ready to say Prost!
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