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Munich Oktoberfest opens

Munich’s 191st Oktoberfest opens with the mayor’s ceremonial tapping before more than two weeks of Bavarian festivities.

Also known as: Oktoberfest 2026 · Munich beer festival · Wiesn 2026

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DateSeptember 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
CountdownLive to the second
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
LocationTheresienwiese, Munich
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What time does Oktoberfest open?

The official opening ceremony begins at noon in Munich on September 19, when the mayor taps the first keg.

This countdown uses the announced time in the event’s timezone.