Overview

• Starting June 30, the Theresienwiese is restricted to pedestrians and cyclists for a twelve-week festival build-up.
• Construction crews will erect beer tents, carnival rides and food stalls under strict safety regulations.
• New Wiesn chief Christian Scharpf is overseeing the extended preparations in his first major festival assignment.
• The 12-week schedule—two weeks longer than in 2023—responds to summer heat concerns and labor shortages.
• Organizers will unveil Oktoberfest novelties on July 27, present the collector mug on August 28 and open the 190th festival on September 20, running until October 5.