Discover Germany’s Biggest Oktoberfest & Festival EventsEntdecke Deutschlands größte Oktoberfest-Events

Munich Oktoberfest 2026 runs from 19 September to 4 October on the Theresienwiese. Other German festivals run from July to November – see our Events page for all dates.Das Münchner Oktoberfest 2026 findet vom 19. September bis 4. Oktober statt.

Yes – entry to the grounds and tents is free. You only pay for beer, food and fairground rides.Ja, der Eintritt ist kostenlos. Du zahlst nur Essen, Getränke und Fahrgeschäfte.

A Mass (one litre) of festival beer is expected to cost around €14–16 in 2026, depending on the tent.Eine Maß kostet 2026 voraussichtlich rund €14–16.

Not for weekday mornings, but strongly recommended for weekends and evenings. Reservations are free but bundled with food and drink vouchers, and sell out months ahead.Vormittags oft nicht, am Wochenende dringend empfohlen.

Traditional Tracht – a Dirndl for women, Lederhosen with a checked shirt for men. Comfortable shoes are essential.Tracht: Dirndl oder Lederhose – und bequeme Schuhe.

Yes – there’s a huge funfair, gentle rides and discounted family days (usually Tuesdays). Mornings are calmest for children.Ja – mit Fahrgeschäften und Familientagen (meist dienstags).

Take public transport – in Munich, the U-Bahn (U4/U5 Theresienwiese) or S-Bahn (Hackerbrücke). Avoid driving; parking is very limited.Am besten mit U-Bahn oder S-Bahn. Auto besser stehen lassen.

Absolutely – we cover 15 of Germany’s biggest festivals, including Stuttgart, Hannover, Bremen, Hamburg, Düsseldorf and more on our Events page.Ja – 15 der größten Feste, von Stuttgart bis Hamburg.