5 Brass Oompah Bands For Your Oktoberfest Party

Oktoberfest is more than just beer‑steins and lederhosen; it’s a full‑on celebration of music, camaraderie, and unabashed fun. From the moment the first brass instruments strike up in the morning to the final “last call,” the right tunes can turn a gathering into something unforgettable. Whether you're organising a backyard bash, a village hall get‑together, or an authentic bunting‑and‑beer garden, having the perfect line-up of oompah bands and sing‑along favourites will set the mood, keep the laughter rolling, and get even the most reluctant of guests on their feet.

Brass bands are the beating heart of Oktoberfest with their the soaring brass, thumping tubas and rousing horns. They call everyone to raise their mugs, belt out choruses, and join in the tradition. But it’s those moments in between, the sing‑along pop classic, the folk tune everybody knows, the song that pushes you to stand on benches, that knit the celebration together. Below are six of the best oompah bands you might hire plus a playlist of top crowd‑pleasers. To help you plan, I’ve also added a few extra songs (some trad, some modern, all with big sing‑along energy) so your Oktoberfest is as lively, loud, and joyful as it should be.

1. The Prosit Oompah Band

Surrey-based The Prosit Oompah Band are one of the UK's leading German bands, blasting out classic Bavarian tunes mixed with Oompah-style pop covers.

This lederhosen-clad lot recently featured on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch 2019’s Christmas special. So put on your dancing shoes, grab a stein and allow The Prosit Oompah Band to bring a slice of Bavaria to you!

2. The Lederpop Brass Band

Based in This outrageously good fun bunch of lads not only play the German classics for a riotous and authentic oompah experience, but rousing renditions of popular songs in an oompah style, as well as the traditional games and fun!

Based in London, The Lederpop Brass Band book well all year round, early booking for October is a must! So go on, grab a Maßkrug and get thigh slapping!

3. The Edelweiss All-Stars

London-based Oompah band The Edelweiss All-Stars, as well as being extraordinary musicians, perform in traditional German gear, providing an authentic focal point for your celebrations.

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses define the look of this iconic Bavarian celebration, so what better excuse to dress up, get hair-plaiting and dance along to your favourite oompah band.

4. Prost Pop Brass

Prost Pop Brass play pop anthems a brassy twist, from Queen and Michael Jackson to Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and John Legend. They can also perform a traditional oompah repertoire in lederhosen, ideal for Oktoberfest celebrations.

The band will mingle amongst audiences, getting guests involved in a thoroughly entertaining way. Prost Pop Brass have rocked audiences of up to 45,000 people, and have performed for some of the biggest companies in the UK.

5. The Oompah Trio
 

The Oompah Trio are a riotously good fun brass band ideal for functions, parties, corporate events, weddings and beer festivals, Bierkellers and Oktoberfest!

These guys get every foot tapping, and everybody involved in the fun and games and have performed for Vernon Kay, Dermot O'Leary, Ant & Dec and Keith Lemon, so you know they're the real deal!

Can't afford an oompah band, but looking for song ideas for a playlist? These songs never fail to get everyone singing along due to their rowdy, sing-a-long hooks and include both traditional German, Austrian and Bavarian folk songs to rock, country and dance hits.