2026 OKTOBERFEST BANDS & ENTERTAINMENT
Presented by Schulz Bräu Brewing Co.
Authentic German, polka and festival music throughout Knoxville Oktoberfest.
THE ALEX MEIXNER BAND
New Braunfels, Texas
Alex Meixner is a nationally acclaimed accordionist, bandleader, and entertainer known for putting a high-energy spin on traditional polka and German music. Blending old-world favorites with rock, pop, and plenty of personality, the Alex Meixner Band delivers an Oktoberfest performance that keeps the Biergarten singing, dancing, and raising their steins.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
MOLLIE B & THE VIPS
Onalaska, Wisconsin
Mollie B & The V.I.P.s bring together some of the most accomplished musicians in American polka, including Grammy-nominated talent, for a high-energy mix of polka, waltzes, German favorites, and dance music. Led by award-winning vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and television personality Mollie B, the group combines outstanding musicianship with infectious showmanship for an Oktoberfest performance made for dancing, singing along, and raising a Maß.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
LYNNMARIE & THE NASVHILLE POLKA GUYS
Nashville, Tennessee
LynnMarie & The Nashville Polka Guys bring a fresh Nashville twist to traditional polka, combining accordion-driven favorites with country, rock, and plenty of personality. Their energetic, crowd-friendly performances blend old-world tradition with Music City flair for a high-energy Oktoberfest show built for dancing, singing along, and raising a Maß.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
THE EUROPA BAND
Orlando, Florida
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
TED LANGE
Sweetwater, Tennessee
Two-time GRAMMY nominee and International Polka Association Hall of Fame inductee Ted Lange has spent a lifetime performing, producing, arranging, and promoting polka music. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, producer, and writer, Ted brings decades of experience, outstanding musicianship, and plenty of personality to every performance. Now based right here in East Tennessee, we’re excited to have Ted back at Schulz Bräu.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
MARTIN GROSS UND SEIN SONNENSCHEIN EXPRESS
Orlando, Florida
Oktoberfest music to audiences since 1989. Founded in Orlando by Martin Gross, the band delivers the sounds of a traditional German Biergarten with classic polkas, marches, waltzes, sing-alongs, and plenty of gemütlichkeit. Their longtime Oktoberfest repertoire and unmistakably Bavarian style make them a true festival favorite.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
THE DELEON OKTOBERFEST BAND
Tampa, Florida
Spanning three generations of accordion players, the DeLeon Oktoberfest Band has been bringing the spirit of Oktoberfest to festivals for more than 30 years. The family band combines the sound of a traditional Bavarian oom-pah band with the energy of a modern festival show, performing classic polkas, heritage music, sing-alongs, and contemporary Oktoberfest favorites. It’s a lively, authentic Oktoberfest experience made for dancing, singing along, and raising a stein.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
THE KLABERHEADS
Hamilton, Ohio
The Klaberheads bring generations of German musical tradition to the Oktoberfest stage with a lively mix of polkas, waltzes, sing-alongs, and all the classics you expect to hear in the Biergarten. They also put their own spin on the party with unexpected favorites, Jimmy Buffett influences, and even steel drums, making their shows as fun and distinctive as they are authentically Oktoberfest.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
THE JOHNNY KOENIG BAND
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Johnny König represents the next generation of American polka, combining deep respect for the genre’s traditions with a high-energy, contemporary style. An accordionist since age five and a professional performer since age fifteen, Johnny has taken his music across the United States, Canada, and Europe. From classic polkas and Oktoberfest favorites to his own Americanized folk sound, The Johnny König Band delivers a fast-paced, crowd-friendly show built for dancing, singing along, and making party.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
THE CZECHERS
Panama City, Florida
The Czechers were formed in Panama City, Florida, by four Czechoslovakian musicians who missed the beer, accordion, and traditional pub songs they grew up with. What began with old Central European favorites naturally evolved into an Oktoberfest band, blending Czech and German traditions, polkas, pub songs, and plenty of high-energy festival fun. Their authentic roots and love of a good party make The Czechers a perfect fit for the Biergarten.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
POLKA COLA
Cincinnati, Ohio
Polka Cola brings a lively mix of traditional polkas, Oktoberfest favorites, and crowd-pleasing classics to the Biergarten. With plenty of accordion, upbeat rhythms, and sing-along energy, their shows deliver the kind of festive soundtrack that keeps the beer flowing, the dance floor moving, and the Oktoberfest spirit going strong.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
MATT TOLENTINO & BAND
Cincinnati, Ohio
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
CONCORD BRASS
Knoxville, Tennessee
Concord Brass brings the bold sound of live brass to Oktoberfest with a festive mix of traditional German favorites, polkas, marches, and crowd-pleasing tunes. A longtime part of the East Tennessee music scene, the ensemble delivers the unmistakable sound of horns in the Biergarten and plenty of energy to get the Oktoberfest celebration underway.
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
THE POLKA PAIR
Twin Cities, Minnesota
PERFORMING AT OKTOBERFEST 2026
KNOXVILLE POLKA KINGS
Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville’s own Polka Kings bring the Biergarten to life with a high-energy mix of traditional polkas, German favorites, and Oktoberfest sing-alongs. A familiar favorite at Schulz Bräu, they know exactly how to get the crowd clapping, dancing, and raising their Maß. From the first notes to the final Prost, The Polka Kings deliver a true Knoxville Oktoberfest party.