Oktoberfest 2027: dates, getting there, where to stay.

The 192nd Oktoberfest takes place on the Theresienwiese in Munich from Saturday, 18 September to Sunday, 3 October 2027. Here is what you need to plan your trip.

Key dates at a glance

Sat 18.09.2027Opening day. Parade of the Wiesn landlords in the morning, the Mayor taps the first keg at 12 noon in the Schottenhamel tent.

Sun 19.09.2027Costume and riflemen's parade through the city centre to the Theresienwiese.

Thu 23.09.2027Ecumenical Oktoberfest service in the Marstall tent.

Sun 03.10.2027Last day. Gun salute at the foot of the Bavaria statue to close the festival.

Good to know

Free entry

The festival grounds and the beer tents are free to enter. The historic Oide Wiesn area charges a small entrance fee.

17 large tents

In 2027 there are 17 large and 21 small festival tents, plus more than 100 rides and stalls.

Bags

Large bags and backpacks are not allowed on the grounds. Check the current rules on oktoberfest.de before you go.

Tables

Tent reservations for evenings and weekends are usually booked out early. Weekday mornings and early afternoons are the easiest time to find a seat without one.

Getting to the Theresienwiese

U4 / U5Theresienwiese and Schwanthalerhöhe stations are right at the grounds.

U3 / U6Goetheplatz and Poccistraße are a short walk away and usually less crowded than Theresienwiese.

By carThere is no parking at the festival grounds. Leave the car at your hotel and take the U-Bahn.

Where to stay: one line, no change

B&B HOTEL München City-Nord is about an 8-minute walk from Studentenstadt station. The U6 runs from there directly to Goetheplatz, without changing trains. Plan around 35 minutes from your room to the tent. Air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, breakfast buffet and parking at the hotel (subject to availability).

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Dates and figures: City of Munich, oktoberfest.de. Information without guarantee, check the official sources for changes.