Munich Publishes Full Program and Logistics for 191st Oktoberfest, Sept. 19–Oct. 4
Organizers are using a secure booking portal to curb resale abuse and manage access for millions of visitors.
Overview
- Organizers have published the complete program, confirmed beer‑tent lists and the official opening hours for the 191st Oktoberfest, which runs Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, 2026.
- The festival’s traditional opening ceremony remains unchanged with the mayor tapping the first cask at noon to signal the start of beer service.
- Daily hours for the fairgrounds and individual tents were set by the event office, with specific late‑night exceptions for Käfer Wiesn‑Schänke and Kufflers Weinzelt.
- The ride roster released by the organizers includes major attractions such as Olympia Looping and Skyfall and the Oide Wiesn will charge €4 entry for visitors 15 and over with rides at a flat €1.50 price.
- Since 2023 the official oktoberfest-booking.com portal continues to handle table reservations for 21 medium and large operators and allows secure resale of unused bookings to reduce black‑market activity and ease crowding pressures.