OkSoberfest

Visitors can try out new drink trends in a relaxed festival atmosphere, accompanied by a programme of events featuring live music, activities for body and mind, interesting facts and parties – all completely alcohol-free.

The concept behind Germany’s first alcohol-free beer festival sends an important message about a modern, health-conscious lifestyle and brings together people who want to celebrate mindfully.

Singer Marc Terenzi has now been living completely alcohol-free for two years:

“I’ve spent a lot of time at the Oktoberfest in Munich and performed in the Käfer tent – now I’m looking forward to the OkSoberfest even more – it shows that the true spirit of celebration isn’t about alcohol, but about coming together, celebrating life and creating unforgettable memories.”

Other performers on stage include Sebastian Klussmann (TV ‘know-it-all’ from the ARD programme ‘Gefragt, Gejagt’) with an alcohol-free pub quiz, bestselling author Michael Nast speaking on the topic of ‘sober dating’, and Stumpen from the Berlin band Knorkator singing with his daughter.

Alongside the stage programme, there will be a wide range of activities for children and adults, such as mini table tennis, alcohol-free beer pong, darts, e-sports gaming, yoga, fitness and the chance to try out the trendy sport of padel on a ball trainer.

Organiser Alexander van Hessen:

“The OkSoberfest is not meant to be a lecture on alcohol or a plea to abstain; rather, we want to herald a new era of festivals, bringing young and old together to celebrate – but leaving out the intoxicants, and thus avoiding the hangover.”

Tickets for the festival are currently available here as ‘Early Bird’ tickets for just 8.50 EUR (later 12 EUR) or as a two-day ticket for 14.99 EUR – each including one free non-alcoholic beer.

Summary:

• Marc Terenzi and DJ Tomekk are the musical headliners.
• Berlin’s first alcohol-free beer garden is launching with a pop-up event.
• Two days of music, fitness and children’s activities.
• This new format, part of Berlin Food Week and dedicated to non-alcoholic beers and trendy drinks, transforms the Kesselhaus and Maschinenhaus into Berlin’s biggest late-night shop.

Facts:

• 26 exhibitors (see www.oksoberfest.de for the list)

• 100+ non-alcoholic products

• 7 artists performing live on stage (Marc Terenzi, DJ Tomekk, Michael Nast, Sebastian Klussmann, Stumpen mit Kind & Kegel, Knicki & Kröte, DJ Gideon)

• 7 sporting activities (yoga, solo padel, HIIT workout, alcohol-free beer pong, darts, mini table tennis, eSports lounge)

• 6 special events and activity areas (Disco Späti, Sober Brunch Club, Nullkommanull beer garden, Founders League start-up pitch, Klara Awards ceremony, Kids’ Playground)

• A ticket for both days costs 14.99 EUR (single-day ticket 12 EUR, free entry for under-16s), no ticket office on the door