Oktoberfest: Opening Day! 🍻
About this Event
Well... sort of. You won’t be able to score a beer until the opening day ceremony at noon, but the tents are open and waiting for you (and you and you and…) to fill them up. I hope you wore your running shoes today–it will be a mad dash to the bash.
Other Important Oktoberfest 2025 Schedule Things to Know:
- Oktoberfest Beer Serving Hours
- Opening day: noon – 10:30 p.m.
- Weekdays: 10 a.m.– 10:30 p.m.
- Saturdays, Sundays & holidays: 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Oktoberfest closes 12:30 a.m. (‘Käfers Wiesnschänke’ and ‘Weinzelt’ open until 1 a.m.)
- Open Hours of Theresienwiese Stalls
- Opening day: 10 a.m. – midnight
- Mondays – Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 10 a.m. – midnight
- Saturdays: 9 a.m. – midnight
- Sundays: 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Oktoberfest Fairground Attractions & Shows
- Opening day: 12 p.m – 11:59 p.m.
- Mondays – Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Fridays, Saturdays: 10 a.m. – midnight
- Sundays: 10 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.
About
Oktoberfest
Looking for the Oktoberfest Munich schedule? Known as the world’s largest folk festival, Oktoberfest takes place annually in Munich, Germany, drawing millions of visitors from around the globe. This iconic event spans over two weeks, featuring traditional Bavarian beer tents, lively parades, authentic German cuisine, music, and thrilling fairground rides.
Stay up to date with the full Oktoberfest calendar — from the grand opening parade and the ceremonial tapping of the first keg to themed days and closing festivities. Whether you're planning to join the fun at the Theresienwiese grounds or simply want to follow the events, our Oktoberfest schedule keeps you informed.
Sync the Oktoberfest Munich calendar to your own and never miss a moment of the celebrations. Prost!