It runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents on the Theresienwiese fairground. About 6 million visitors are expected over the 16 ...

If it's all too much, you can always sit out on the canal-side drinking area during warmer weather. Another top tip... come here ahead of Lovebox festival if you want a quiet drink. All the other ...

The parade of the landlords marks the official start of Oktoberfest. It takes place on the first Saturday of the Oktoberfest, before the famous “O'zapft is!” at noon. This is followed by the ...

Saturday morning brings wet weather across most of our viewing area for another day. As we move into the afternoon, the rain will gradually taper off, but it will still be a gloomy day overall, with ...