Oktoberfest 2025 in Phnom Penh: When German-Cambodian friendship rhymes with celebration and conviviality

Oktoberfest 2025 marks the return of the legendary German celebration, brilliantly orchestrated by German Business Cambodia (GBC) and EuroCham. A true crossroads of cultures, this edition will once again bring together a host of guests at the Connexion Community Mall on the island of Koh Pich, offering a festive interlude punctuated by music, friendship and gastronomy.

‘Oktoberfest has become the must-attend event to celebrate the dynamic collaboration between Germany and Cambodia in a relaxed atmosphere, fuelled by music, beer and a spirit of openness,’ explains Tassilo Brinzer, President of the GBC.

This year, the event takes on a very special dimension with the presence of the Hanuman brand, a local flagship brewed according to German expertise, which will be sharing the limelight with the famous German-Austrian group Ozapft - a fixture on the stages from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City.

Visitors are invited to a feast without borders: from authentic German cuisine by Hops Restaurants to Mediterranean specialities, a generous barbecue and Mexican tacos. Hop lovers will be able to savour Hanuman craft beers, while every participant will leave with the 2025 edition mug, an exclusive nod to tradition.

A flagship event supported by the local and international business community, with partners including DHL, Rhenus, Würth and the BMW Motorrad Club Cambodia, the evening also promises a touch of adventure: Oum Bunreth, president of the club, who has travelled 23 countries on a motorbike since Munich, will be one of the figures expected at this year's event.

The official opening will be given by H. E. Stefan Messerer, German Ambassador to Cambodia, on Friday 24 October at 7pm. The 2025 event promises to be ‘the biggest party of the year’, with many Cambodian celebrities and personalities expected to attend.

For USD 52, guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet, drinks, live music and an exclusive after-party at the Chew Bash Club.

Beyond the festivities, Oktoberfest embodies the impetus of a solid and visionary partnership, while the GBC has distinguished itself since 2003 as a pillar of economic and cultural dialogue between Europe and Cambodia, actively working for the Kingdom's growth by 2050.