With a live Oompah band, an outrageous drag artist as MC and thrilling funfair rides, we have something for everyone. Let the party begin!
The entertainment will begin at 7.30pm at evening sessions and 1.30pm at afternoon sessions.
New York Oompah Brass Band
Hailing from the ancient streets of York, the hugely popular New York Brass Band will step into the Lederhosen and Dirndls, take on a new persona as the New York OOMPAH Brass Band, and add some thigh-slapping, foot-stomping Oktoberfest tunes to their repertoire.
Among them will be the traditional drinking song 'Ein Prosit' (see right). After the band plays this song, raise your glass and say: “Oans, zwoa, drei, Gsuffa!” meaning “one, two, three, drink!”. You must sing this song, and drink after each song, so start practising!
Regular performers at Glastonbury, the New York Brass Band wow the crowds with their feel-good disco classics, from Diana Ross to Daft Punk, with plenty of Earth, Wind & Fire thrown in.
The band is a powerful team of some of Yorkshire’s finest musicians packing an arsenal of percussion, sax, trumpets, trombones and sousaphone, with over 60 tunes at their fingertips and without a note of music in sight.
Dancing is encouraged at Yorktoberfest, as it has been for over 200 years of Oktoberfests - these guys are sure to keep you on your feet and bring you a truly interactive experience!
"My new favourite band" Danny Jones, McBusted
Ein Prosit song lyrics (German)
Ein Prosit, ein Prosit
Der Gemütlichkeit
Ein Prosit, ein Prosit
Der Gemütlichkeit
How to pronounce
Ein Prosit
Ayn Prawseet, Ayn Prawseet
Dare Gae-meet-lich-kite
Ayn Prawseet, Ayn Prawseet
Dare Gae-meet-lich-kite
Velma Celli
Taking to the stage at Yorktoberfest is internationally acclaimed drag artist Velma Celli who will add to the party with her powerhouse vocals and outrageous humour!
Known as ‘the UK’s Queen of live vocal drag’, Velma has been charming audiences across the globe for the past 10 years, from Australia to New York, and from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to London’s Hippodrome.
Velma takes the drag concept to whole new dizzy heights according to her alter-ego Ian Stroughair, a well-known name on the West End stage in his own right.
"What a singer, what a performer!" Ant & Dec
Bunny Galore
On Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd October accomplished cabaret performer and TV personality Bunny Galore takes to the stage.
Bunny is sure to shock... She has guest-hosted the four-part TV series ShocktoberFest and has appeared in and hosted the Bram Stoker Film Festival, and the London Horror Film Festival. But that's not all! She hosts Bunny Galore's Movie Nightmares on Sky’s Showcase TV, as well as the UK’s new drag queen talk show Loosely Baked on Youtube, the drag answer to Loose Women.
Bunny loves the stage and an up-for-it audience... For five years she appeared in the West End cabaret revue show The Wam Bam Club at the Café de Paris hosted by Lady Alex, which toured the UK in 2017 and 2018.
Bunny Galore is set to bring fun(ny) galore to Yorktoberfest!
"Enjoyable, escapist fun" Broadway Baby
Vintage Funfair
Funfairs are an integral part of German Oktoberfests and Yorktoberfest will have its very own traditional funfair with a stunning collection of vintage rides.
The 1936 Speedway may be vintage but the speed will still make your hair stand up! Jump on a motorbike or snuggle up in a chariot for an exhilarating ride!
Race round the Brooklands track on our 1937 Dodgems. It might be a bumpy ride but you’ll have loads of laughs!
Or you can twist and shout on the 1960s Twister. Best to eat AFTER this ride!
Tokens for the funfair rides can be purchased at our box office or at the bar.
Drink responsibly – Challenge 25 policy will be in operation.
Contact: info@yorktoberfest.co.uk
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