Oktoberfest
Theresienwiese · Munich, Germany 🇩🇪
Ended – next edition 18 Sept – 3 Oct 2027
About Oktoberfest
Sixteen days of Bavarian beer tents, brass bands, roast chicken and fairground rides — the largest folk festival on the planet, free to enter.
Oktoberfest takes place at Theresienwiese in Munich, Germany, with 6.5M attendees. It is listed under Food & Wine in Western Europe. Entry to the Theresienwiese is free and no ticket is needed. You only pay for food, drinks and rides.
Dates & times
19 Sept – 4 Oct 2026 · 10:00 — 23:30
Tickets
Free entry
Venue
Theresienwiese
Scale
6.5M attendees
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How to get there
Munich MUC (40 km)
U4/U5 to Theresienwiese — the U-Bahn stops at the entrance.
Oktoberfest FAQ
When is the next Oktoberfest?
The next edition runs 18 Sept – 3 Oct 2027.
Where is Oktoberfest held?
At Theresienwiese in Munich, Germany.
Is Oktoberfest free?
Yes. Entry to the Theresienwiese is free and no ticket is needed. You only pay for food, drinks and rides.
What is the nearest airport to Oktoberfest?
Munich MUC (40 km). U4/U5 to Theresienwiese — the U-Bahn stops at the entrance.
