Smogtoberfest 2026 party at Smog City Brewing Co. in Torrance, CA, from September 18 to September 20, and from September 25 to September 27.

AN ANNUAL TRADITION CELEBRATING GREAT BEER, FOOD, AND COMMUNITY.

Don your lederhosen and raise your steins, it’s Oktoberfest — Smog City style! We’re tossing it back to the Old Country for two weekends of beer, food, live music, and barrels of other family-friendly fun for all to enjoy, as we outfit our Torrance Brewery & Taproom into the best Munich-inspired beer hall in the South Bay.

LIVE MUSIC
Friday, September 18th: Drugstore Dharma [7:30–9:30pm]
Saturday, September 19th: Alonso Vargas and Mark Righteous [3–6pm], DJ SmartyMcFly [6:30–9:30pm]
Friday, September 25th: Allman Jerry Band [6–9pm]
Saturday, September 26th: The Towels [3–6pm], DJ SmartyMcfly [6:30–9:30pm]

4-pack of Smogtoberfest Festival Lager from Smog City Brewing Co. in Torrance, CA.

BEER
Release of this year’s Smogtoberfest Festival Lager! Plus a limited hefeweizen and lemon radler.

FOOD
Friday, September 18th: Victory Shawarma [2:00–9:00pm]
Saturday, September 19th: Cali Crizp [12:00–9:30pm], Berlin Truck [12:00–9:30pm]
Sunday, September 20th: The Tropic Truck [12:00–8:30pm]
Friday, September 25th: Gochu Gang [12:00–9:30pm]
Saturday, September 26th: Alitas Jalisco [12:00–9:30pm], AGL Craft Meats [12:00–9:30pm]
Sunday, September 27th: Bison Burger Truck [12:00–8:30pm]

EVENTS
Saturday, September 19th: Steinholding Competition & Costume Contest [2:30–4pm]
Saturday, September 26th: Weiner dog racing [1pm], Steinholding Competition & Costume Contest [1:30–3pm]

It's all happening the last two weekends of September, from Friday 9/18 to Sunday 9/20, and Friday 9/25 to Sunday 9/27. Festivities go on all day, open to close, and free to attend for all. Prost!