Zum Schneider Oktoberfest 2025 Is Back by the East River

Zum Schneider’s iconic Oktoberfest is returning for 2025, and this time, it’s got a brand-new view. From September 26 to October 5, the Munich-style celebration takes over Franklin Point in Greenpoint, Brooklyn—right by the East River.

After years of serving steins and sausages on Avenue C, Zum Schneider is bringing its full Bavarian tent experience to the waterfront. Expect plenty of cold Festbier, hot pork shanks, and the legendary JaJaJa’s band keeping energy high every night.

Zum Schneider Oktoberfest Is Back in a New Brooklyn Spot (2025)

Where Tradition Meets Brooklyn

This year’s fest takes place at 12 Franklin Street, a brand-new outdoor venue with riverside views of the Manhattan skyline and Williamsburg Bridge. Inside the tent, it is all about Munich—from the checkered tablecloths and Dirndl-clad servers to imported German beer flowing by the liter.

You’ll find:

• Full tent seating with table service
• A Rooftop Biergarten with skyline views
• Classic dishes like Hax’n (pork shank), Hendl (roast chicken), Obatzda, and more
• Live oompah music from Mösl Franzi & The JaJaJa’s every session

Event Schedule

Week 1:

• Fri, Sep 26: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Sat, Sep 27: 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM & 5:15 PM – 10:00 PM
• Sun, Sep 28: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Week 2:

• Thu, Oct 2: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Fri, Oct 3: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Sat, Oct 4: 12:00 PM – 4:45 PM & 5:15 PM – 10:00 PM
• Sun, Oct 5: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Ticket Options

Zum Schneider offers several ways to enjoy Oktoberfest—whether you want general admission or a table close to the stage.

• General Seating – $25
  • First come, first served inside the tent
  • Table service included
  • Best for small groups
    
• Reserved Seating – $35
  • Guaranteed seats for your group near the stage
  • Hostess and table service included
    
• VIP Table – $110
  • Separate section by the stage
  • Complimentary 1L Mass beer
  • One table seats 10
    
• All-Inclusive Table – $2,250
  • For up to 10 guests
  • Includes food and drinks
  • Reserved VIP or stage-side area
    
• Rooftop Biergarten – $15
  • Access to rooftop views of Manhattan
  • Self-service bar with table service on weekends
  • Umbrella-covered seating

Raise a Stein to These Brews 

This year’s Festbier lineup features four legendary Bavarian breweries:

• Weihenstephaner: The oldest brewery in the world (since 1040). Try their Festbier and Hefeweizen—both on tap.
  
• Andechs: A monastery brewery brought to NYC by Zum Schneider in 2010. Limited supply this year.
  
• HB Traunstein: A rare NYC find, available almost exclusively at this festival. Their Festbier and non-alcoholic Weissbier will be on tap.
  
• Paulaner: A Munich Oktoberfest staple, pouring their classic Festbier brewed since 1818.

Eat Like You’re in Bavaria 

No Oktoberfest is complete without hearty fare. This year’s menu includes:

• Crispy pork shank (Hax’n)
• Roast chicken (Hendl)
• Obatzda cheese spread
• Giant imported pretzels
• Steckerlfisch (charcoal-grilled fish)

Everything is served alongside German mustards, fresh-baked rolls, and beer poured by the liter.

Important Info

• Location: Franklin Point, 12 Franklin St, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
• Dates: September 26 – October 5, 2025
• Ages: All ages welcome
• Tickets: $15 – $2250 depending on experience. Available now at zumfestnyc.com 
• Contact: info@zumschneider.com

The original Zum Schneider location on Avenue C is permanently closed. Plans for a new year-round home are underway.

Good to Know

• Seating is limited; early sessions tend to be more family-friendly.
• Wear your Dirndl or Lederhosen if you have one—it is highly encouraged.
• Events go on rain or shine under the covered tent and rooftop.
• Sign up for their newsletter or follow Zum Schneider on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

Details may change at the organizer’s discretion. Check their official site or socials for real-time updates.

More…

• https://nyc.zumschneider.com/oktoberfest-25
• https://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/zum-schneiders-oktoberfest
• https://www.overherenewyork.com/best-things-to-do-in-nyc-this-october