Oktoberfest 2026
The world's largest folk festival returns to Munich
Oktoberfest 2026 will take place from September 19 to October 4 at the Theresienwiese in Munich. The 191st edition of the festival will feature traditional beer tents, rides, music, Bavarian food and numerous celebrations and events across 16 days.
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About the Event
Oktoberfest 2026 will take place from September 19 to October 4 at the Theresienwiese in Munich. The 191st edition of the festival will bring more than two weeks of traditional beer tents, rides, music, Bavarian food and popular celebrations.
Opening day
The 2026 edition officially begins on September 19. Opening day includes the traditional parade of the Oktoberfest hosts and breweries, followed by the Anstich that officially opens the festival.
More than two weeks in Munich
For 16 days, the Theresienwiese hosts beer tents, rides, music and Bavarian food. Traditional events also include the Trachten- und Schützenzug costume and marksmen's parade.
Closing on October 4
Oktoberfest 2026 ends on October 4. The closing day includes one of the festival's traditional ceremonies, with a gun salute marking the end of the celebration.
When it starts
Highlights
191st Oktoberfest
September 19 through October 4, 2026
Official opening and traditional keg tapping on September 19 at 12:00 PM
Parade of the Oktoberfest hosts and breweries
Traditional costume and marksmen's parade
More than two weeks of beer tents, rides, music and Bavarian food
Traditional closing gun salute on October 4