Information on reservations, tradition and character in the Oktoberfest tent
Schützenlisl at the Oktoberfest
For fans of sophisticated Bavarian folk music: The Schützenlisl folk singers’ tent at the Oide Wiesn, the historic section of the Oktoberfest, is dedicated to traditional Bavarian pub music performed in Bavarian dialect. Traudi Siferlinger puts together the music program. A new trio of Oktoberfest hosts will take over the tent in 2026. Here you will find information about reservations, the tent’s history, and the beer served.
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Schützenlisl folk singers’ tent at a glance
- At the Oktoberfest since: 2022
- Indoor seating: 1,396
- Outdoor seating: 400
- Beer: Hacker-Pschorr served from wooden barrels
- Beer price in 2026: €14.90
- Oktoberfest hosts: Michael Bietsch, Florian Fendt, and Manfred Kneifel
Oktoberfest tradition at the Schützenlisl folk singers’ tent: New hosts
Michael Bietsch, Florian Fendt, and Manfred Kneifel will take over the Schützenlisl in 2026. The three hosts intend to preserve the tent’s character. Traudi Siferlinger will remain its musical director. New ideas in hospitality, quality, and programming are intended to develop the tent carefully. One change concerns the beer: Hacker-Pschorr will now be served from wooden barrels.
- Michael Bietsch: “We would like to thank the City of Munich for placing its trust in us. To us, the Schützenlisl is not simply an Oktoberfest tent, but a piece of Munich culture that we intend to continue with great passion.”
- Florian Fendt: “We want to create a place where regular guests and new visitors alike feel at home—welcoming, authentic, and full of joie de vivre.”
- Manfred Kneifel: “The Schützenlisl should be a tent where guests can experience the genuine atmosphere of the Oide Wiesn—with music, conviviality, Bavarian specialties, and that special atmosphere that only Munich can create.”
The previous hosts, Christine and Lorenz Stiftl, will take over the Paulaner Festzelt at the Oktoberfest in 2026.
Schützenlisl at the Oide Wiesn since 2022
The Schützenlisl folk singers’ tent first opened at the Oide Wiesn in 2022. A tent bearing the same name had already stood on the Theresienwiese for a single year in 1881, when the 7th German Federal Shooting Festival was held there. Its namesake, “Schützenlisl” Coletta Möritz, not only appeared on the tent’s facade but also worked there as a server.
Inside, the tent resembles a Bavarian pub. This reflects the tradition of folk singers, who originally performed mainly in Bavarian inns and restaurants. Artists such as Karl Valentin, Papa Geis, and Weiß Ferdl made this tradition popular in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Stiftl family revived it with the Schützenlisl folk singers’ tent in 2022.
Atmosphere at the Schützenlisl
Music and a relaxed atmosphere take center stage. The tent therefore attracts many Munich locals and families. The Schützenlisl is not a conventional party tent, but the atmosphere is still lively.
Different music and singing groups offer a look at Bavarian folk music beyond the familiar Oktoberfest classics. Traudi Siferlinger, known from the Bavarian Broadcasting show “Wirtshausmusikanten,” puts together the musical program. She appears on stage every day and encourages the audience to sing along.
Book a table in the Schützenlisl - here's how
Reservation requests for the Schützenlisl folk singers’ tent can be submitted online.
Opening hours
- Daily: 10 am to 11:30 pm
- Beer service: 10 am to 10:30 pm
- Opening day: Beer service begins at noon
