Oktoberfest is the world's largest folk festival, held annually in Munich, Bavaria. The festival begins on a Saturday in late September and runs for 16–18 days, ending on the first Sunday of October. It attracts around 6 million visitors each year.
Oktoberfest 2026 begins on Saturday, September 19, 2026, and runs until October 4.
Oktoberfest takes place at the Theresienwiese fairgrounds (known as the Wiesn) in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Oktoberfest draws around 6 million visitors each year, making it the world's largest beer festival and folk event.
The Hofbräu-Festzelt (Hofbräu tent) is among the most famous. There are 17 large tents and 21 smaller ones, each run by a different Munich brewery.
Reservations are strongly recommended for the beer tents, especially on weekends. Many tables are booked months in advance by corporate groups and tour operators.