Queer events at the Oktoberfest

Subavaria in Kuffler's wine tent

The gay and queer center "Sub" invites you to the third Subavaria on Wednesday, September 23. Starting at 6:30 PM, the community will gather to raise their beer steins and wine glasses together in Kuffler’s Wine Tent.

Subavaria was first held in 2024 and is designed as a safe space for LGBTIQ* individuals and their friends. Whether you wear a dirndl, lederhosen, or everyday clothes—come however you feel most comfortable.

Tables for ten can be reserved via 
subavaria@subonline.org
. The reservation package includes a snack platter and drinks. To guarantee your spot, please register early.

• When: Wednesday, September 23, from 6:30 PM
• Where: Kuffler’s Wine Tent
• Reservations: Tables for ten can be booked through Sub

👉 Subavaria brings Munich’s LGBTIQ community together for the third time at Kuffler’s Wine Tent on September 23, 2026.

Cross-country bowling at the Old Oktoberfest

Bavarian tradition meets the rainbow community: "Queer-Kegeln" (Queer Skittles) kicks off on Sunday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at the historic skittle alley. The event features drag queens, the "Schwuhplattler" dance troupe, and host/entertainer James Munich.

It’s a chance not only to play skittles and watch the action but also to meet other members of the community in a relaxed setting. Groups of six or more can reserve spots.

Since the skittle alley is located at the "Oide Wiesn," you will also need an admission ticket for the nostalgic festival grounds. Admission is 4 euros; children up to and including age 14 enter for free.

• When: Sunday, September 27, from 2 p.m.
• Where: Historic skittle alley at the Oide Wiesn
• Reservations: Available for groups of six or more
• Oide Wiesn admission: 4 euros; free for children up to age 14

Proud Wiesn in the Armbrustschützenzelt

Later that same day, "Proud Wiesn" kicks off in the Armbrustschützenzelt (Crossbowmen's Tent). The gathering was launched in 2016 by the BMW Group’s LGBTQ+ employee network, PRIDE, and Diversity Tourism.

The event is aimed primarily at members of queer corporate networks and their friends—both within and outside the community. Individual seats and entire tables for ten can be reserved in the central section of the tent. The price includes food vouchers and a platter of Bavarian snacks for the table.

• When: Sunday, September 27, starting at 4:45 PM
• Where: Armbrustschützenzelt
• Reservations: Required; individual seats and tables for ten available for booking

👉 On September 27, there are two different community gatherings to choose from: a casual queer bowling session and the Proud Wiesn (which requires a reservation).

Prosecco-Wiesn at Fischer-Vroni

On the second Monday of the Wiesn, the Fischer-Vroni traditionally transforms into a queer-friendly festival tent. For over 30 years, the "Prosecco-Wiesn" has been one of the community's most popular gathering spots.

The name stems from the late proprietor of a Munich Prosecco bar who initiated this unofficial meetup. Naturally, the Fischer-Vroni also serves beer and non-alcoholic beverages—but for many guests, a glass of Prosecco is simply part of the experience.

As the Fischer-Vroni is the smallest of the large festival tents, it can fill up early. Anyone wishing to join the festivities should therefore avoid arriving late in the day.

• When: Monday, September 28, from 1:00 p.m.
• Where: Fischer-Vroni
• Reservations: No special event ticket required; admission subject to capacity.

Pink Oktoberfest at the Wildstuben

The festivities continue a day later at the Wildstuben. Following its 2025 debut, the "Rosa Wiesn" returns on Tuesday, September 29. This ticketed event is aimed at the queer community and their friends.

Doors open at 5:00 PM, with the party running from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Options include seating at the bar or at a table, with a three-course meal and an all-inclusive drinks package. Tickets currently start at €249. An after-party at the "Wiesnclub" behind the Bavaria statue has also been announced.

• When: Tuesday, September 29, 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM; doors open at 5:00 PM
• Where: Wildstuben
• Tickets: Required; currently starting at €249
• Included: Meal and drinks (depending on category), excluding spirits and champagne

👉 With the "Prosecco-Wiesn" and the ticketed "Rosa Wiesn" at the Wildstuben, two queer events will take place back-to-back in 2026.

Gay Finale of the Oktoberfest at the Schottenhamel Tent

The Wiesn isn't quite over after the ceremonial gun salute: on the final Sunday of the festival, the gay community gathers at the Schottenhamel tent from 1:00 p.m. to wind things down together.

The meeting point is in the hot food service area. Here, you can enjoy a final *Maß* of beer and Bavarian dishes while raising a glass to Wiesn 2026. No special registration is required.

• When: Sunday, October 4, from 1:00 p.m.
• Where: Schottenhamel festival tent, hot food service area
• Reservation: no special registration required

👉 The gathering at the hot food service area in the Schottenhamel tent marks the traditional queer finale of Wiesn 2026 on October 4.

Admission, Reservations, and Getting Here

Visiting Oktoberfest and entering the large festival tents is generally free of charge. A table reservation is not an admission ticket, but it does guarantee you a seat at popular events. There is a €4 admission fee for the "Oide Wiesn."

You will need a reservation or ticket specifically for:

• the reserved MLC areas during Gay Sunday
• the first seating session on Gay Monday
• tables for ten at Subavaria
• group reservations for Queer Bowling
• individual seats and tables at Proud Wiesn
• Rosa Wiesn at the Wildstuben

You can attend the following spontaneously, without a special event ticket:

• the Rosa Wiesn keg-tapping ceremony
• the open area during Gay Sunday
• RoslMontag
• Prosecco Wiesn
• the Gay Wiesn closing event

The easiest way to reach the Theresienwiese is by taking the U4 or U5 subway lines to the Theresienwiese or Schwanthalerhöhe stations. Alternatives include the U3 and U6 lines to Goetheplatz or Poccistraße, or the S-Bahn to Hackerbrücke.

👉 No ticket is required for open community gatherings; however, for reserved areas and particularly popular tents, you should book in advance or arrive early.

Help with anti-queer incidents

There is no place for anti-queer hostility, threats, or violence at Oktoberfest. In an emergency, you can reach the police by calling 110. The dedicated festival police station (*Wiesnwache*) is located in the Service Center behind the Schottenhamel tent, on the western edge of the Theresienwiese.

Girls* and women* who have been harassed or threatened can also find a safe haven through the "Sichere Wiesn" (Safe Wiesn) initiative at the Service Center, near the "First Aid" entrance.

👉 In the event of anti-queer incidents, the police (at 110) and the festival police station in the Service Center—which is staffed around the clock—are available to help.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about queer events at the Oktoberfest

What is the biggest queer event at Oktoberfest?

"GaySunday" at the Bräurosl tent is the largest and most traditional queer gathering at the Wiesn. In 2026, it will take place on Sunday, September 20.

Do I need a reservation for GaySunday?

No. The general area of ​​the Bräurosl tent is open to everyone, provided the tent isn't full. However, you need to purchase a package to access the reserved areas hosted by the Münchner Löwen Club on the balcony.

What is the difference between Gay-Monday and RoslMontag?

For Gay-Monday 2026, reservable seats in the tent's prime area (the "first tier") are being offered for the first time, available from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. RoslMontag is an open community gathering starting at 3:00 p.m. in the beer garden and the rear section of the Bräurosl tent.

Which queer Wiesn events require an admission fee?

Admission to the "Oide Wiesn" (Old Oktoberfest)—which includes queer skittles—costs 4 euros. Events such as Proud Wiesn, the reserved areas for GaySunday, Subavaria, and Rosa Wiesn at the Wildstuben require paid reservations or tickets.

Are friends and allies welcome?

Friends and supporters of the community are welcome at almost all events. However, specific conditions of participation apply to certain reserved areas, such as the Münchner Löwen Club’s offerings during GaySunday.

Which events can I attend without a reservation?

You can generally attend the Rosa Wiesn keg-tapping, the open area of ​​GaySunday, RoslMontag, Prosecco-Wiesn, and the Wiesn closing event at Schottenhamel without prior registration. However, entry may be temporarily suspended if the tents reach capacity.