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Oktoberfest 2027: the official dates and key events

By Covered Abroad Research Desk · Last verified July 2026

According to the City of Munich, the 192nd Oktoberfest runs from 18 September to 3 October 2027 on the Theresienwiese. The Mayor opens it on 18 September, the big costume and riflemen's parade follows on 19 September, and there are family days on 21 and 28 September. In the large beer tents, the last beer is served at 10:30pm.

The 2027 dates and key events

The City of Munich's official Oktoberfest site lists these 2027 dates:

18 September — the parade of the Oktoberfest landlords and breweries, and the official opening by the Mayor of Munich
19 September — the Trachten- und Schützenzug, when thousands of people in traditional costume parade through the city centre
21 and 28 September — family days with special offers for families
24 September — the ecumenical Oktoberfest church service
26 September — the landlords' concert on the second Sunday

Sources: Oktoberfest.de (Landeshauptstadt München); Oktoberfest.de — Events and dates; Oktoberfest.de — Opening times; Oktoberfest.de — Children and family; all read 9 October 2026.

Opening times

The official opening hours for the Oktoberfest grounds are:

Monday to Thursday: 10am to 11:30pm
Fridays: 10am to midnight
Saturdays: 9am to midnight
Sundays: 9am to 11:30pm

In the large beer tents, the last beer and music is at 10:30pm; in small tents, such as roast-chicken houses and café tents, it's 11pm. The Oide Wiesn, the traditional section, opens 10am to 11:30pm Sunday to Thursday, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Planning your visit

The City of Munich calls Oktoberfest the world's largest folk festival — and if you live in Munich, it becomes part of your autumn. The family days on 21 and 28 September have special offers for families.

The official site also has information on table reservations in the tents and a visitor barometer.

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Common questions

When is Oktoberfest 2027?

From 18 September to 3 October 2027 on the Theresienwiese in Munich, according to the City of Munich.

What time does Oktoberfest open?

10am Monday to Friday and 9am at weekends. The grounds close at 11:30pm Sunday to Thursday and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

When is the last beer at Oktoberfest?

10:30pm in the large beer tents and 11pm in the small tents, according to the official site.

When are the Oktoberfest family days in 2027?

21 and 28 September 2027.