Oktoberfest traditions celebrated across Italy and Germany

Various regional celebrations and culinary traditions inspired by the Bavarian Oktoberfest are taking place across Italy and Germany.

In Italy, Rovello Porro is hosting its sixth Otüberfest, a six-day event featuring Bavarian-style music, food, and beer. Meanwhile, Oktoberfest Genova is introducing a ‘Green Village’ in its 2026 edition to focus on environmental and social sustainability. Additionally, TheFork has identified ten Italian restaurants in cities like Milan, Rome, and Naples that offer authentic Bavarian dining experiences.

In Germany, seasonal culinary highlights in Upper Bavaria include vegetarian specialties in Berchtesgaden and tasting weeks at Waginger See. Musical trends for the Munich Oktoberfest show consistent popularity for hits like ‘Brenna Tuats Guat’ and ‘Sweet Caroline,’ according to Gema data. Traditional recipes, such as Bavarian potato salad with Leberkäse, remain central to the seasonal festivities.