Munich gets especially busy when Oktoberfest arrives. The 2026 festival runs September 19 to October 4 at Theresienwiese, the 191st edition this time, which is honestly wild when you think about it. Beer tents are the obvious but there’s also Bavarian food, brass bands blasting away, carnival rides creaking around, and random activities happening across the whole city, not just the fairground. Planning to visit Marienplatz, maybe stroll the English Garden, and still fit in a festival day? Good. Know the basics first; it’ll save you a headache. Here’s the rundown for 2026.