The Oktoberfest 2026 ended on October 4. The next Wiesn runs from September 18 to October 3, 2027. Until then, this page shows the fixed facts for planning.
Updated 01:57 PM (Munich time)
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
12:00
Rides and grounds open
12:00
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.
Weather at the Theresienwiese
Right now
7°C
Rain
Wind 13 km/h
Today
High 7° / low 2°
Rain
Rain chance 0 %
Tomorrow
High 7° / low 3°
Overcast
Rain chance 3 %
Source: open-meteo.com, updated every 30 minutes. Bring a jacket after sunset, late September nights in Munich drop below 10 degrees.
Special events today
Opening day and tapping ceremony
At noon the Lord Mayor taps the first keg in the Schottenhamel tent. Until then no beer is served anywhere on the grounds. The parade of the tent owners and breweries starts at 10:45 am in the city center.
Italian weekend
The Italian visitors' weekend. Expect many guests from northern Italy, full campsites and a lively atmosphere in the large tents.
Original Tiroler Kaiserjägermusik
Plays at the Festzelt Tradition on the Oide Wiesn from 1 to 3 pm.
Oide Wiesn program today (every day)
Fixed daily times on the historic Oide Wiesn (entry 4 euros, free after 9 pm):
Time
What
Where
10:00
Beer tents open, music starts
All three tents
11:00
Children's sing-along
Schuetzenlisl
11:00 to 18:00
Marionette theater, new show every hour, free
Museum tent
12:00 to 16:15
First music session (waltzes, polkas, marches)
Museum tent
12:30
Communal singing with Traudi Siferlinger
Schuetzenlisl
15:00
Communal singing
Schuetzenlisl
17:00 to 22:15
Second music session
Museum tent
Plan the rest of the day
FAQ
Oktoberfest today: quick answers
Is the Oktoberfest open today?+
During the festival, September 19 to October 4, 2026, the Oktoberfest is open every day. Tents open at 10 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends and public holidays, last beer is at 10:30 pm, the tents close at 11:30 pm. On opening day beer is served only after the tapping at noon.
How full is the Oktoberfest today?+
Weekdays before 4 pm are the quietest, Fridays from 4 pm and both weekend days are very full, opening day, German Unity Day (October 3) and closing day are the busiest days of all. This page shows the expected level for today at the top.
What is the weather at the Oktoberfest today?+
The weather block on this page shows the current temperature and today's forecast for the Theresienwiese from open-meteo, refreshed every 30 minutes. Late September in Munich averages 19 degrees by day and 9 degrees at night.
18:30
Communal singing
Schuetzenlisl
What time is last call at the Oktoberfest?+
Last beer is served at 10:30 pm in the large tents, which close at 11:30 pm. The Käfer Wiesn-Schänke is the exception and stays open until 1 am.
Can I still get a table today without a reservation?+
Yes, about half of all seats in every tent are unreserved. On weekdays arrive before 3 pm, on weekends before 10 am. The Oide Wiesn tents and the small tents in the Wirtsbudenstrasse usually have space when the large tents are closed.