Oktoberfest takes over Stretford town centre

Oktoberfest is landing in Stretford town centre from Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th October 2025. Dust off your Lederhosen and get ready for the ultimate weekend of Bavarian celebrations, as Stretford’s new Sir Tony Lloyd public square becomes Oktoberfest - featuring an array of delicious beer, street food, drinks and performances from a Bavarian Oompah Band.

Oktoberfest takes over Stretford town centre

Over the weekend, fill up your Oktoberfest beer mat with stamps each time you purchase a drink or plate from one of the following Stretford retailers:

  • HEAD Bar
  • Longford Tap 
  • Rainy Heart 
  • Stretford Canteen
  • El Piloto

Rainy Heart launches brand new community space on King Street

03 October 2025

Local pop-up bar and events specialists Rainy Heart are opening a brand new Hi-Fi bottle shop, pop-up-bar and event space in Stretford town centre this Friday 3rd October 2025. Located on the newly-restored King Street, the new grassroots arts venue will offer a vibrant space for artistic events, activities and platforming the local talent and voices of the Stretford community.