Music
From lively Bavarian tunes and Oktoberfest favorites to crowd-pleasing performances throughout the weekend, live music will help set the soundtrack for La Grange Oktoberfest. Whether you’re gathering with friends under the tent, enjoying dinner downtown, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, our entertainment lineup is designed to bring energy, tradition, and a little extra fun to your Oktoberfest experience.
Friday
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Ed Wagner Brass Band
Led by renowned bandleader Ed Wagner, the Ed Wagner Brass Band delivers the rich, unmistakable sound of a traditional German brass ensemble, bringing authentic Bavarian charm to every performance. Featuring spirited polkas, marches, waltzes, Oktoberfest favorites, and crowd-pleasing classics, the band’s lively musicianship creates the perfect soundtrack for raising a stein, singing along, and celebrating with family and friends. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of German music or simply looking to soak in the festive atmosphere, the Ed Wagner Brass Band captures the timeless spirit of Oktoberfest.
SATURDAY
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Euro Express Band
Known for bringing authentic Oktoberfest energy to festivals across the Chicagoland area, Euro Express Band performs lively German-American heritage music inspired by Bavaria and cultures throughout Europe. Expect festive favorites, traditional tunes, polkas, and crowd-pleasing sounds that help create the warm, community atmosphere Oktoberfest is known for — perfect for singing along, toe-tapping, and celebrating with friends and family.
SATURDAY
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Prost!
Bringing the spirit of Munich to Chicagoland, PROST! is one of the area’s premier Oktoberfest bands, delivering an energetic mix of German, Slovenian, American, and polka favorites. Their interactive performances, lively vocals, and authentic Oktoberfest sound make every show feel like a Bavarian beer tent, inviting guests of all ages to sing along, raise a stein, and celebrate together.
SUNDAY
12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Happy Wanderers
The HAPPY WANDERERS are a talented and fun German band that knows how to make any Oktoberfest celebration a hit!
Their crowd-pleasing repertoire includes fun polkas, traditional German marches and waltzes, and drinking songs with vocals in both German and English. They also perform familiar favorites like “Sweet Caroline,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Hey Jude,” “Dancing Queen,” Elvis Presley’s “Love Me Tender,” and the theme from Ghost, along with party classics and novelties such as “The Chicken Dance” and “In Heaven There Is No Beer.”
The HAPPY WANDERERS bring the music, energy, and German Gemütlichkeit to keep everyone entertained.
SUNDAY
4:00pm - 6:00pm
LiveStream
LiveStream performs music from the greatest decades – the 80s and 90s.
SUNDAY
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Evil Burrito
Founded in 2010, Evil Burrito is a power-pop rock cover band that delivers energetic, hook-laden, guitar-driven music from the 70’s through today. From Pink, Kelly Clarkson, and Olivia Rodrigo, to Led Zeppelin, Journey, and Tom Petty, they play everyone’s favorite song.
