- Dates
- 19 Sep - 4 Oct 2026
- Location
- Munich, Germany
Oktoberfest fills Munich's Theresienwiese for sixteen days of beer tents, Bavarian food, brass bands and fairground rides. The 191st edition opens with the traditional tapping of the first keg and draws millions of visitors from around the world.
What to expect
- World's largest folk festival
- Beer tents and Bavarian food
- On Munich's Theresienwiese
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