Do I need student ID?
Yes. Bring valid student ID with your ticket. It may be checked at the entrance.
Student Oktoberfest tickets
Student tickets for Edinburgh Oktoberfest.
Thursday or Friday lunch in the Bavarian hall from £7.50, including your first beer: 1 Mass (1.5 pint) Bavarian FestBeer.
From £7.50Thursday 8 October, 16:00–23:00 (£10), or Friday 9 October, 12:00–16:00 (£7.50).
First beer includedIncludes 1 Mass (1.5 pint) Bavarian FestBeer.
Bring the groupFriends, flatmates, sports teams, course groups and societies.
One table togetherGroups are seated together when booking names match.
The student ticket
A proper Oktoberfest session without the full-night-out price.
The student ticket gets you into Central Hall on Thursday or Friday lunchtime with your first beer included. It is ideal if you want the atmosphere, the music and a proper group table at the best student price.
- Entry to Edinburgh Oktoberfest at Central Hall
- Thursday 16:00–23:00 or Friday lunch 12:00–16:00
- First beer included: 1 Mass (1.5 pint) Bavarian FestBeer
- Access to the Bavarian hall, music, food and bars
- Valid student ID required at the entrance
Student societies
Planning a society night out?
Contact us to discuss bookings for student societies and larger university groups. Tell us your group size, preferred session and society name, and we will help you find the best option.
Good to know
How student bookings work.
Book under the same name if you want your group seated together. If extra friends join later, ask them to use the same booking name during checkout.
Can we sit together?
Yes. Groups are seated together at one table when booked under the same name.
Can non-students join?
Yes, they should book the matching General Admission or package ticket for the same session.
Is it 18+?
Yes. Edinburgh Oktoberfest is an 18+ event, so bring valid photo ID as well.