Oktoberfest 2026: Opening Hours for the Wiesn

When Do the Beer Tents Open and Close?

The large and small beer tents open at 10 am Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, Sundays, and the public holiday, they open at 9 am. The tents generally close at 11:30 pm.

In the large beer tents, beer service ends at 10:30 pm. The music also ends at that time. In the small and medium-sized tents, beverage service and music continue until 11 pm.

Käfer’s Wiesn-Schänke and Kuffler’s Weinzelt are exceptions: They may remain open until 1 am. Last drinks are served there at 12:30 am.

👉 In the large Oktoberfest beer tents, the last beer is served at 10:30 pm; in the small tents, beverage service ends at 11 pm. Käfer’s Wiesn-Schänke and Kuffler’s Weinzelt serve drinks until 12:30 am.

Beer Tent Opening Hours on Opening Day

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the beer tents open as early as 9 am. From 10 am, non-alcoholic beverages — but not non-alcoholic beer — and small dishes may be sold.

Beer service does not begin until after the official tapping at noon. With the call “O’zapft is!” Oktoberfest is officially open.

Opening Hours for the Rides

The Ferris wheel, roller coasters, haunted houses, and other rides operate during the following hours:

• Opening day, September 19: noon to midnight
• Monday through Thursday: 10 am to 11:30 pm
• Friday: 10 am to midnight
• Saturday: 9 am to midnight
• Sunday and public holiday: 9 am to 11:30 pm

On opening day, the rides therefore do not start operating until the official opening of the Wiesn at noon.

Opening Hours for Vendor Stands

The vendor stands generally open at the same time as the festival grounds:

• Opening day: 9 am to midnight
• Monday through Thursday: 10 am to 11:30 pm
• Friday: 10 am to midnight
• Saturday: 9 am to midnight
• Sunday and public holiday: 9 am to 11:30 pm

Opening Hours for Oide Wiesn

Oide Wiesn has partly different opening hours from the rest of the festival grounds. The beer tents are open daily from 10 am to 11:30 pm. Beverage service and music end at 10:30 pm.

The rides and attractions operate during the following hours:

• Opening day: noon to midnight
• Monday through Thursday: 10 am to 11:30 pm
• Friday and Saturday: 10 am to midnight
• Sunday and public holiday: 10 am to 11:30 pm

The Oide Wiesn ticket booths open at 10 am. Admission is free after 9 pm.

👉 The beer tents at Oide Wiesn are open daily from 10 am to 11:30 pm; beer and music are available until 10:30 pm. Admission to Oide Wiesn is free after 9 pm.

FAQ: Oktoberfest 2026 Opening Hours

When Does Oktoberfest 2026 Open?

Oktoberfest begins on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The beer tents and vendor stands open as early as 9 am, while the rides start operating at noon.

When Is the Official Tapping at Oktoberfest 2026?

The official tapping takes place at noon on Saturday, September 19, in the Schottenhamel beer tent. Oktoberfest beer may only be served in the beer tents after the tapping.

How Late Is Beer Served at Oktoberfest?

In the large beer tents, beer service generally ends at 10:30 pm; in the small tents, it ends at 11 pm. Käfer’s Wiesn-Schänke and Kuffler’s Weinzelt serve drinks until 12:30 am.

How Long Are the Rides Open?

Depending on the day of the week, the rides operate until either 11:30 pm or midnight. On opening day, they start at noon.

How Late Is Oktoberfest Open on October 3, 2026?

On German Unity Day, Saturday, October 3, 2026, public holiday hours apply: The festival grounds, rides, and vendor stands are open from 9 am to 11:30 pm.

When Does Oide Wiesn Close?

The beer tents at Oide Wiesn close daily at 11:30 pm. The rides and attractions are open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and generally until 11:30 pm on the other days.