Overview

• Munich City Council unanimously approved a proposal to reserve 10% of Oktoberfest seats after 3 PM on weekends and holidays for local residents, adding approximately 100,000 seats.
• Reservations under the expanded Munich contingent will require a valid ID and will not mandate a minimum consumption of food or drink.
• The Boandlkramerei tent was selected to operate the Oide Wiesn music tent, excluding Beppi Bachmaier's Herzkasperlzelt for another year.
• Festival vendors have been authorized to sell uniform, Oktoberfest-branded rain ponchos to manage crowd flow during inclement weather.
• These changes aim to improve local access, modernize festival logistics, and balance the event’s global appeal with community tradition.