When is Oktoberfest 2026?

Oktoberfest 2026 falls on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Where is Oktoberfest celebrated?

Oktoberfest is celebrated in Germany. It is categorized as a Cultural observance.

What is the significance of Oktoberfest?

Celebrates Bavarian culture, tradition, and community through food, beer, and festivities.

How can I add Oktoberfest to my calendar?

Visit the festival page and click "Add to Calendar" to download an .ics file compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar.

Oktoberfest 2026

Name: Oktoberfest
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Theresienwiese

Oktoberfest 2026 is on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Celebrated in Germany: The world's largest beer festival and traveling funfair held annually in Munich.

Background & Origins

Oktoberfest (German pronunciation: [ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst]; Bavarian: Oktobafest/d'Wiesn) is the world's largest Volksfest. It combines a beer festival with a fun fair and is held annually in Munich on the Theresienwiese from mid-September to the first Sunday in October. The event draws around seven million visitors each year. In 2023, attendance reached a record 7.2 million. Visitors consumed approximately 7.4 million litres of beer. The festival features amusement rides, games, food stalls, and traditional Bavarian dishes. The first Oktoberfest was held on 12 October 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Since then, the festival has been cancelled on multiple occasions, most recently in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany.

Background material based on Wikipedia “Oktoberfest” (revision 1368395435), excerpted and edited. CC BY-SA 4.0

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Oktoberfest 2026?: Oktoberfest 2026 falls on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Where is Oktoberfest celebrated?: Oktoberfest is celebrated in Germany. It is categorized as a Cultural observance.
What is the significance of Oktoberfest?: Celebrates Bavarian culture, tradition, and community through food, beer, and festivities.
How can I add Oktoberfest to my calendar?: Visit the festival page and click "Add to Calendar" to download an .ics file compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar.