Oktoberfest Preview Party 2025

The annual Oktoberfest Preview Party takes place on the Friday of Oktoberfest weekend, 7-11 p.m. Tickets go on sale August 6.

Oktoberfest Preview Party at the DAI

The annual Oktoberfest Preview Party takes place on the Friday of Oktoberfest weekend, 7-11 p.m. Preview Party guests enjoy great socializing in a casual, less-crowded atmosphere.  

Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage area and Food Court, plus a TV Tent with four big-screen TVs for all the weekend sports action. Live music is featured on two stages throughout the weekend: traditional German music in the Food Court and a variety of bands on the Main Stage. The Oktoberfest Artisans will return in 2025, offering a wide range of unique items for sale. 

Friday, September 26, 2025

7-11 p.m.

Tickets: Purchase early & save!

Advance tickets: $55 museum members; $75 non-members

All tickets purchased after 4 p.m. on September 26 are $95.

For more information, please visit our Oktoberfest Special Events page.

No pets (except service dogs), backpacks or large bags, firearms, or other weapons.

Guests attending Oktoberfest and the Oktoberfest Preview Party will be subject to reasonable searches, including metal detectors, wanding and/or bag searches.

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Dayton Art Institute

Oktoberfest Preview Party 2025 is taking place at Dayton Art Institute, which is located at 456 Belmonte Park North in Dayton. Dayton Art Institute - Committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Visit us often to enjoy our diverse collections, world class exhibits and more.