What the beer tents at the Oktoberfest have to offer
Oktoberfest 2026 Beer Tents: Large and Small Tents
Where do you want to celebrate at the Oktoberfest? From Schottenhamel and the Augustiner-Festhalle to a small café tent or the more traditional Oide Wiesn, every beer tent has its own character. Here you can find profiles of all the large and small beer tents at Oktoberfest 2026 – with information on the hosts, beer, music, food, and seating.
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Oktoberfest 2026 Beer Tents: Key Facts at a Glance
- Oktoberfest: September 19 to October 4, 2026
- Large beer tents: 17 in total – 14 at the main Wiesn and 3 at Oide Wiesn
- Small beer tents: 21
- Admission: Entry to the beer tents is free
- In the profiles: Atmosphere, music, beer, food, seating, and hosts
The 17 large tents at the Oktoberfest
The large beer tents are the centers of Oktoberfest atmosphere – but they are not all the same. Some focus more strongly on brass music and tradition, while others become much livelier in the evening. They also differ in their menus, the beer they serve, their guests, and their size.
Fourteen large beer tents are located at the main Oktoberfest. At Oide Wiesn, there are three more: Festzelt Tradition, Boandlkramerei, and Schützenlisl.
The 21 Small Beer Tents at Oktoberfest
The small beer tents show another side of Oktoberfest. They serve everything from roast chicken and duck to fish, sausages, coffee, cake, and sweet dishes. Some tents specialize in particular foods, while others combine smaller dimensions with live music and a lively Oktoberfest atmosphere.
👉 The 21 small Oktoberfest tents range from cafés and roast chicken or fish restaurants to smaller beer tents with live music.
FAQ: Beer Tents at Oktoberfest
How many beer tents are there at Oktoberfest 2026?
There are 14 large and 21 small beer tents at the main Oktoberfest. Three additional large beer tents are located at Oide Wiesn.
Which large beer tents are there at Oktoberfest?
The 14 large beer tents at the main Oktoberfest include Schottenhamel, Augustiner-Festhalle, Hofbräu-Festzelt, Hacker-Festzelt, Ochsenbraterei, and Käfer Wiesn-Schänke. At Oide Wiesn, there are also Festzelt Tradition, Boandlkramerei, and Schützenlisl.
Do you need a reservation for an Oktoberfest beer tent?
No. You can generally visit the beer tents without a reservation. However, when crowds are particularly large, tents may temporarily close because they have reached capacity.
Is there an admission fee for the beer tents?
No. Entry to the large and small beer tents is free. Admission is charged, however, for the Oide Wiesn grounds.
