Get ready for an epic bavarian blowout
Experience the best beers from the world’s oldest brewery, paired with traditional German fare, plus live performances to keep guests celebrating all night.

NEWPORT World Resorts chief marketing officer David Jorden (third from left) and Hilton Manila general manager John Lucas (third from right) led the ceremonial first tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest 2024 at NWR. Also present were (from left) Distributors of Weihenstephan Brewery products managing director Larelen Go Dagondon, NWR vice president for F&B operations Knut Becker, Hilton Manila director for operations Iulai Sau and host Eiffelene Howard.
PHOTOGRAPH courtesy of new port world resorts
Free-flowing beer. Unlimited Bavarian sausages. Non-stop music.
Yes, after last year’s hugely successful Oktoberfest, which drew many German beer enthusiasts and featured authentic, traditional German fare, Oktoberfest is returning to Newport World Resorts. This year, the three-day event promises an even bigger and better celebration, with more offerings and surprises in store.
“2023 was a fantastic year, with three amazing days of celebration,” says John Lucas, Hilton Manila general manager. “We’re excited to do it all again this year and thrilled that Hilton Manila is partnering with Newport World Resorts. Oktoberfest is all about authenticity, and we’ve managed to capture a bit of Munich right here in Hilton Manila.”
Once again, from 24 to 26 October starting at 6 p.m., The Ballroom of Hilton Manila will be transformed into a lively Bavarian beer hall with classic long benches, festive buntings and checkered tablecloths for guests to gather around. World-renowned AnTon Showband, straight from Austria, will keep everyone dancing and singing until the night ends.
Service ambassadors will be dressed in traditional lederhosen (leather trousers or shorts) for men and dirndls (dresses) for women, adding to the authentic German atmosphere.
“Oktoberfest, the traditional German Volksfest (people’s festival), is now considered the largest festival in the world,” adds Knut Becker, NWR vice president for food and beverage operations.

FRESHLY baked soft German pretzels and rye bread, Weihenstephan beers and lebkuchenherzen, heart-shaped gingerbread cookies.
This year, shares Becker, they are introducing Lebkuchenherzen, a heart-shaped gingerbread cookie as additional attraction of the celebration.
“We’re introducing lebkuchenherzen. It’s like gingerbread but in the shape of a heart. During Oktoberfest, we’ll have a booth where a chef will use icing to write personalized messages, like ‘prost’ or ‘cheers,’ for you or your loved ones — free of charge. It’s extremely popular in Germany,” Becker says.

WEIHENSTEPHAN Original Helle, a light pale lager with a clean, malty flavor and mild bitterness.

