Dates of the LGBTIQ* community at the Oktoberfest
Queer events at the Oktoberfest
Rainbow flags at the Käfer beer garden, a festival tent that is almost entirely queer, and skittles with drag queens: Oktoberfest offers numerous meeting points for the LGBTIQ* community and their friends. Some of these have been part of the *Wiesn* for decades, while others have only been added in recent years.
Things kick off right on opening day with the "Rosa Wiesn-Anstich" (Pink Oktoberfest Tapping). This is followed by events such as GaySunday, Subavaria, Proud Wiesn, and Prosecco-Wiesn. You can drop in on some gatherings spontaneously, while others require a reservation or a ticket. You will find the exact dates for 2027 here in due course; please note that some of the listed events may not take place, or new ones may be added.
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Pink Oktoberfest Keg Tapping at the Käfer Beer Garden
The unofficial "Rosa Wiesn-Anstich" (Pink Oktoberfest Kick-off) launches the queer Oktoberfest events on Saturday, September 19. The "Wiesn-Ministerium" (Oktoberfest Ministry) gathers around the maypole in the beer garden of the Käfer tent. At 12:00 PM, everyone raises a glass to the official start of the festival.
Rainbow colors are explicitly encouraged here. As a special souvenir, a limited-edition "Wiesn-Ministerium" pin is traditionally available.
- Where: Käfer Wiesn-Schänke beer garden
- Reservations: No specific registration has been announced for this open gathering.
👉 The "Rosa Wiesn-Anstich" marks the start of the queer Oktoberfest program even before the official keg-tapping ceremony.
Pink Sunday: Gay Sunday at the Bräurosl
Rosa Sonntag—also widely known as GaySunday—is the largest and most long-standing queer gathering at Oktoberfest. For over 40 years, thousands of guests have gathered at the Bräurosl tent—usually on the first Sunday of the festival—at the invitation of the Münchner Löwen Club.
The day has long since established itself as a highlight of the festival within the international LGBTQIA+ community. Virtually the entire tent is taken over by the queer community: guests from Munich and around the world celebrate together, whether dressed in traditional *Tracht*, fetish gear, or casual street clothes. On no other day is the Bräurosl quite so international, colorful, and visibly queer—and the atmosphere is correspondingly high-spirited.
The open area of the tent is accessible to everyone, provided it hasn't reached capacity. However, you need to purchase a package to access the Münchner Löwen Club’s reserved areas on the balcony.
- Where: Bräurosl tent
- Reservations: required only for the MLC areas
👉 Rosa Sonntag turns the Bräurosl into the largest international LGBTQIA+ meeting point at Oktoberfest.
Rosa Montag in the Bräurosl
What was previously a rather unofficial "RoslMontag" evolved into a major queer Oktoberfest event in 2026: for the first time, the Bräurosl tent officially extended "Gay Sunday" to include the first Monday of the festival. This arrangement may well be repeated in 2027.
- Where: Bräurosl festival tent and beer garden
- Reservations: possible for the first seating; not required for the open gathering area
Subavaria in Kuffler's wine tent
The gay and queer center "Sub" invites you to Subavaria. Here, the community comes together to raise their beer steins and wine glasses in Kuffler’s Wine Tent.
Subavaria was held for the first time in 2024 and is designed as a safe space for LGBTIQ* individuals and their friends. Whether in a dirndl, lederhosen, or everyday clothes—come however you feel most comfortable.
- Where: Kuffler’s Wine Tent
- Reservations: Tables for ten can be booked through Sub.
👉 Subavaria brings Munich’s LGBTIQ community together in Kuffler’s Wine Tent.
Cross-country bowling at the Old Oktoberfest
Bavarian tradition meets the rainbow community: "Queer-Kegeln" (Queer Skittles) offers a chance to go for a strike on the historic skittle alley.
It’s a place where you can not only play and watch the game but also easily meet other people from the community.
Since the skittle alley is located at the "Oide Wiesn," you will also need an admission ticket for this nostalgic festival area.
- Where: Historic skittle alley at the Oide Wiesn
Proud Wiesn in the Armbrustschützenzelt
"Proud Wiesn" at the Armbrustschützenzelt was launched in 2016 by the BMW Group’s LGBTIQ+ 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 festival tent. The price includes food vouchers and a platter of Bavarian snacks for the table.
- Where: Armbrustschützenzelt
- Reservations: Required; individual seats and tables for ten available for booking.
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 evening.
- Where: Fischer-Vroni
- Reservations: No special event ticket required; admission subject to capacity.
Pink Oktoberfest at the Wildstuben
The ticketed "Rosa Wiesn" event at Wildstuben is aimed at the queer community and their friends.
Options include seating at the bar or at a table, featuring a three-course meal and an all-inclusive drinks package. Ticket prices currently start at €249. An after-party at the Wiesnclub (located behind the Bavaria statue) is scheduled to follow.
- Where: Wildstuben
- Tickets: Required
- Included: Meal and drinks (depending on category), excluding spirits and champagne.
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 to wind things down together.
The meeting point is in the hot food service area. Here, you can toast to the Wiesn one last time over a final *Maß* of beer and Bavarian dishes. No special registration is required.
- Where: Schottenhamel festival tent, hot food service area
- Reservation: no special registration needed
👉 The gathering at the hot food service area in the Schottenhamel tent marks the traditional queer finale of the Wiesn.
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 2027, it will take place on Sunday, September 19.
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.
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.
