Munich Oktoberfest 2026 welcomes more than 7 million visitors (19 September – 4 October 2026)
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Published on 28. August 2026
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Predicted for 4. October 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The 191st Munich Oktoberfest runs 19 September – 4 October 2026 (16 days, 3 full weekends). Historical attendances: 2023 = 7.2M (record), 2024 = 6.7M, 2019 = 6.3M. The 7M threshold was last crossed in 2023; missed in 2024 and 2019. Key variables: weather in the first two weekends, international tourist bookings, potential transport strikes. With three full weekends and stable German tourism in 2026, this sits near 50/50. Confirmed by City of Munich post-festival statistics.
Data basis for this prediction
- oktoberfest.de: Offizielles Datum 2026 – 19. September bis 4. Oktober (191. Ausgabe)
- LHM Feststatistik: Oktoberfest 2023 = 7,2 Mio. Besucher (Rekordjahr)
- LHM Feststatistik: Oktoberfest 2024 = 6,7 Mio. Besucher
- Oktoberfesttoday.com: Schedule & Key Events 2026 (28.08.2026)
Verdict: Hit
Das Oktoberfest 2026 verzeichnete laut offizieller Bilanz der Landeshauptstadt München 7,4 Millionen Besucher – ein neuer Allzeitrekord, der den bisherigen Rekord von 7,2 Millionen (2023) übertraf. Die 7-Millionen-Marke wurde damit klar überschritten. Als Hauptgründe nennen die Quellen besonders gutes Wetter sowie eine deutlich gestiegene Besucherzahl an Wochentagen (+18,5 % bzw. +28,9 % in den ersten beiden Wochen). Quellen: muenchen.de Oktoberfest-Bilanz 2026, ZDF heute, SRF News, Euronews (05.10.2026).
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