The North West’s largest celebration of Bavarian culture will take place on October 4 at the Exhibition Centre on the Liverpool waterfront, featuring expanded entertainment and attractions.

This year’s festival is sponsored by Bavarian brewer ABK, which has selected Liverpool as the location to showcase its official Oktoberfest beer.

Dust off your lederhosen and get into the Bavarian spirit at Oktoberfest Liverpool (Image: Supplied) Kev McArthur from Oktoberfest Liverpool said: “We’re thrilled that ABK has again chosen to partner with us to host this year’s event.

“With more VIP huts, a live oompah band and DJ, a wider range of drinks and snacks as well as host Kam Wojtow from Beer Guide Worldwide, this year’s show is set to be our best yet.”

Lucy Slater from ABK said the partnership is a natural fit.

ABK is sponsoring the festival (Image: Supplied) She said: “We have a great relationship with the city and look forward to being part of what has become a key date in the calendar.

“We’re also offering anyone who buys a ticket for the event an opportunity to win a trip for three to Germany, including a tour of the ABK brewery.”

Tickets are priced from £13.50 with VIP huts for 8 people at £495 available online.

Tickets are available online (Image: Supplied) Colm Graham, head of partnerships, hospitality and exhibition sales at ACC Liverpool, said the venue is ready to welcome guests.

He said: “With hundreds of tickets already sold, we’re looking forward to welcoming back previous festival-goers but also hosting people who may never have visited the Exhibition Centre.”

Two sessions will run on Saturday, October 4 from 12pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm.