Oide Wiesn 2026 – Munich’s Historic Oktoberfest

Historic Rides for €1.50

The Oide Wiesn is not about the latest high-speed thrill rides. Instead, it brings together lovingly preserved fairground classics. These include the “Kettenflieger Kalb,” a swing carousel dating from 1919 and featuring its original historic artwork. The “Fahrt ins Paradies” mountain-and-valley ride was built in 1939 and restored after spending several decades in storage.

Other attractions include a traditional boat swing, historic children’s carousels and the “Holzpfosten-Scooter,” a bumper-car ride styled after those of the 1960s and 1970s. At “Dicke Berta,” visitors can test their strength with a 30-kilogram cannon. Traditional ball-toss and shooting-gallery booths complete the historic fairground atmosphere.

The grounds also feature a restored circus wagon dating from 1970. Inside, visitors can sit on old streetcar benches and enjoy coffee and Bavarian fried pastries. Two free drinking-water fountains are also available.

👉 At the Oide Wiesn on the southern section of the Theresienwiese, all historic rides cost €1.50 per ride in 2026.

Three Beer Tents with Brass Music, Folk Dancing and Gstanzl Songs

The Oide Wiesn has three beer tents, each with its own musical focus. The Festzelt Tradition celebrates traditional dress and brass music, the Schützenlisl focuses on Munich’s folk-singing tradition, and the Boandlkramerei presents the full spectrum of Bavarian folk music and contemporary Alpine sounds.

👉 From September 19 to October 4, 2026, the three Oide Wiesn beer tents combine a more relaxed Oktoberfest atmosphere with daily live music and Bavarian traditions.

Festzelt Tradition: Traditional Dress and Kaiserjäger Music

At the largest tent on the Oide Wiesn, the Münchner Oktoberfest Musikanten perform under the direction of Wolfgang Grünbauer. Guest bands, traditional-costume associations, Schuhplattler dancers and whip crackers also appear twice daily. Dancing takes place on the elevated stage in the center of the tent and on an outdoor dance floor.

On opening day, Saturday, September 19, the Original Tiroler Kaiserjägermusik band will perform from 1 to 3 p.m. The “Tradition trifft Blasmusik” brass-band competition is scheduled for Saturday, September 26. Throughout Oktoberfest, traditional-costume associations and bands from different parts of Bavaria will rotate through the program, joined in the evenings by groups from Munich’s Isargau association.

Augustiner Oktoberfest beer is served from wooden barrels in traditional stoneware mugs. Families will find a lemonade garden with a free lemonade fountain, covered stroller parking, children’s restrooms and baby-changing facilities.

Schützenlisl: Singing, Gstanzl and Munich Folk Music

At the Schützenlisl, the audience does not simply sit and listen. Musical director Traudi Siferlinger leads communal singing every day at 12:30, 3 and 6:30 p.m. Free songbooks help visitors join in on the choruses. Between the sing-alongs, folk singers, humorous rhyming Gstanzl songs, couplets, brass bands and traditional tavern music provide plenty of variety.

The 2026 program features established groups as well as young performers. The “Trau-di Singa” series gives emerging artists the chance to take the stage themselves. Children can join an open sing-along every day at 11 a.m., while family days also feature a Gstanzl workshop and introductory yodeling classes.

The tent commemorates Coletta Möritz, the historic “Schützenlisl,” who became a well-known Munich Oktoberfest figure in the 19th century. Michael Bietsch, Florian Fendt and Manfred Kneifel will take over as the new team of hosts in 2026. Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest beer will be served from wooden barrels. 

👉 The Schützenlisl combines Munich’s folk-singing heritage with plenty of opportunities for visitors to join in.

Boandlkramerei: More Than 80 Musical Groups

With its raised seating boxes, large dance floor and blue-and-white canopy, the Boandlkramerei evokes the atmosphere of a traditional Bavarian tavern. The tent, which opened in 2024, presents a changing daily lineup of folk music, Tanzlmusi and contemporary Bavarian sounds.

More than 80 groups have been announced for 2026, including Kapelle Kaiserschmarrn, DeSchoWieda, Loisach Marci, Cubaboarische 2.0, Allgäu 6 and ScheinEilig. Other guests include the Original Hoch- und Deutschmeister orchestra from Vienna and the Dellnhauser Musikanten, accompanied by dance instructor Katharina Mayer. Munich musician and city council member Roland Hefter will tap the first keg in 2026.

Augustiner Oktoberfest beer is served from wooden barrels.

Museum Tent 2026: Haunted Rides, Velodrome and Oktoberfest History

Inside the museum tent, historic vehicles, fairground artifacts and exhibits from the collections of the Münchner Stadtmuseum and the Münchner Schausteller-Stiftung tell the story of Oktoberfest. The 2026 special exhibition explores the history of haunted rides.

One of the permanent attractions is a reconstruction of the “Humoristisches Velodrom,” where visitors can try riding a selection of unusual bicycles. Outside the tent, the “Bulldog-Rondell” displays historic tractors once used to transport and power fairground attractions. The complete series of official Oktoberfest posters dating back to 1952 is also on display.

The museum tent is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and seats approximately 350 people. Small brass bands and Tanzlmusi ensembles perform traditional waltzes, polkas and marches on the music stage. Two daily music sessions are scheduled from noon to 4:15 p.m. and from 5 to 10:15 p.m.

👉 In 2026, the museum tent on the southern section of the Theresienwiese combines an exhibition about the history of haunted rides with historic fairground artifacts and traditional live music.

Free Children’s Activities and Marionette Theater

On selected days, the museum tent offers face painting and balloon art. Barrel-organ players introduce children to their instruments, a high-wheel cyclist explains the history and technology of early bicycles, and the association for the Bavarian language and its dialects teaches children Bavarian words through playful activities.

Children can also take part in a scavenger hunt across the festival grounds and answer questions about the history of traveling fairs. Anyone who answers all the questions correctly receives an Oktoberfest diploma and a small prize.

The Münchner Marionettentheater presents a changing program every hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with no additional admission charge. The lemonade garden at the Festzelt Tradition, historic children’s carousels and the Velodrome also make the Oide Wiesn a great destination for families.

👉 Children ages 14 and under enter the Oide Wiesn free of charge and can explore historic rides, the museum tent and numerous hands-on activities.

Opening Hours and Prices for 2026

Admission and Tickets

• Admission for visitors ages 15 and over: €4
• Admission after 9 p.m.: Free
• Children ages 14 and under: Free
• Visitors with a recognized degree of disability of 50 or higher: Free
• Visitors whose German disability ID includes the “B” designation may bring one accompanying person free of charge
• Historic rides: €1.50 per ride
• One liter of beer in the tents: €14.80 to €15.80
• The cultural programs in the beer tents are included in the admission price
• Tickets are available at the entrance, at the official Tourist Information offices on the Oktoberfest grounds and online through München Ticket

Beer Tent Opening Hours

• Daily: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Beer service: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Music: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Ride and Booth Opening Hours

• Opening day, September 19: Noon to midnight
• Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight
• Sunday and public holidays: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Getting to the Oide Wiesn

The Oide Wiesn occupies an enclosed area on the southern section of the Theresienwiese. Goetheplatz and Poccistraße are the most convenient subway stations for this part of the festival grounds. From Theresienwiese station, visitors can walk across the Oktoberfest grounds to reach the Oide Wiesn.

• Subway: U3/U6 to Goetheplatz or Poccistraße
• Subway: U4/U5 to Theresienwiese
• S-Bahn: To Hackerbrücke, followed by a walk across the Theresienwiese
• Address: Theresienwiese, 80336 Munich

Parking is extremely limited around Oktoberfest, so taking public transportation is strongly recommended.

From an Anniversary Celebration to an Oktoberfest Tradition

The Oide Wiesn grew out of the “Historische Wiesn,” which was created in 2010 to mark the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest. Its historic rides, Bavarian traditions and more relaxed festival atmosphere proved so popular that the Munich City Council decided to continue the event.

Since 2011, the Oide Wiesn has been a regular part of Oktoberfest, with occasional changes to its layout and program. Its name comes from the Bavarian dialect: “Oide Wiesn” means “old Oktoberfest,” while “auf der Oidn Wiesn” means “at the old Oktoberfest.”

👉 The Oide Wiesn originated in 2010 as part of Oktoberfest’s 200th-anniversary celebrations and has continued since 2011 as the festival’s historic and cultural section.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About the Oide Wiesn

When will the Oide Wiesn take place in 2026?

The Oide Wiesn will take place from September 19 to October 4, 2026, on the southern section of the Theresienwiese.

How much does admission to the Oide Wiesn cost?

Admission is €4 for visitors ages 15 and over. Children ages 14 and under enter free of charge. Admission is free for everyone after 9 p.m.

How much do the rides cost?

Each ride on one of the historic attractions costs €1.50 in 2026.

Is the Oide Wiesn suitable for children?

Yes. Families will find historic children’s rides, hands-on activities in the museum tent, performances by the Münchner Marionettentheater and special family amenities at the Festzelt Tradition.

Do I need a reservation for the beer tents?

No. Reservations are not generally required, although they are recommended during particularly busy times. Reservations must be made directly with the individual beer tents.

What accessible facilities are available?

The Festzelt Tradition has accessible entrances, wheelchair-accessible seating and accessible restrooms. Visitors with a recognized degree of disability of 50 or higher are admitted to the Oide Wiesn free of charge. If their German disability ID includes the “B” designation, one accompanying person is also admitted free. Additional information is available in the City of Munich’s guide to accessibility at Oktoberfest.