Expected crowds today
Extreme
The busiest days of the festival. Expect entrance closures at the large tents from midday and long queues at the U-Bahn. The Oide Wiesn and the small tents are your best chance.
Opening hours today
- Tents open
- 09:00
- Rides and grounds open
- 09:00
- Last beer
- 22:30
- Tents close
- 23:30
Beer tents open at 10 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends and the public holiday. On opening day beer is served only after the tapping at noon. Last call is at 10:30 pm, the tents close at 11:30 pm. The Käfer Wiesn-Schänke is the one tent that stays open until 1 am.
Special events today
German Unity Day
Public holiday. Tents open at 9 am and the grounds are as full as on a Saturday. Arrive before 10 am for a table.
Italian weekend
The Italian visitors' weekend. Expect many guests from northern Italy, full campsites and a lively atmosphere in the large tents.
Oide Wiesn program today (every day)
- 10:00Beer tents open, music startsAll three tents
- 11:00Children's sing-alongSchuetzenlisl
- 11:00 to 18:00Marionette theater, new show every hour, freeMuseum tent
- 12:00 to 16:15First music session (waltzes, polkas, marches)Museum tent
- 12:30Communal singing with Traudi SiferlingerSchuetzenlisl
- 15:00Communal singingSchuetzenlisl
- 17:00 to 22:15Second music sessionMuseum tent
- 18:30Communal singingSchuetzenlisl
All 16 days
Questions about this day
What time do the tents open on Saturday, October 3, 2026?
On Saturday, October 3, 2026 the beer tents open at 09:00. Last beer is served at 22:30 and the tents close at 23:30.How crowded is the Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 3, 2026?
The expected crowd level for Saturday, October 3, 2026 is extreme. Weekends, opening day, German Unity Day and closing day are the busiest, weekday afternoons the quietest.Do I need a reservation on Saturday, October 3, 2026?
About half of all tent seats are unreserved. On a extreme day, arrive before the tents fill up in the afternoon, or head to the Oide Wiesn and the small tents, which rarely close their doors.