The Latest Breaking News from Oktoberfest

Two dead after tourist bus overturns on way to Germany’s Oktoberfest

Images from the crash site showed the vehicle lying on its side in a wooded area with rescue crews nearby

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Halftime at Oktoberfest: Is closure of the Wiesn back on the cards?

Oktoberfest reaches its halfway point as Italian weekend looms. Could the festival grounds be closed again, as they were in 2025?

Euronews · Sep 26

The coolest Oktoberfest events happening across London that you won’t want to miss

Experience a slice of Bavaria in London this autumn with Oktoberfest events taking place across the capital

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Munich's Oktoberfest roars to life as mayor taps first keg

Munich's Oktoberfest opened its 191st edition on Saturday, with Mayor Dominik Krause tapping the first keg of beer. The 16-day festival, running until October 4, is expected to draw around 6 million visitors. Authorities have tightened security following last year's temporary closure due to overcrowding, introducing AI-powered cameras, entry checks…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Oktoberfest opens as revellers flock to world’s largest beer festival in Munich

Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Heat and drought: Why beer at Oktoberfest could soon be in short supply

No hops, no beer: heat and drought are hitting hop fields in Austria and Germany, as well as spring barley for malt. Is a beer shortage looming? Farmers and brewers are testing irrigation and switching to winter barley.

Euronews · Sep 17

Oktoberfest 2026: All the rules visitors need to know

Visitors are reminded to follow the rules while enjoying the event as it is meant to be, with a hearty "Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!"

Euronews · Sep 13

10 U.S. Oktoberfests: From Cheapest to Most Taxed Beer

Before you grab a pint, find out how much your favorite German-style festival adds to the price in 2026.

Kiplinger · Sep 3

Oktoberfest 2026 preparations: city not seeking new records

Excavators are back on Munich’s Theresienwiese: with under three months to go, work has begun on the world’s biggest folk festival, creating one of Europe’s largest temporary building sites by September’s ceremonial first keg.

Euronews · Jul 6

Inside Germany's beer obsession, from a 5,000-metre beer pipeline to home-brewing championships

Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year.

Euronews · May 23