Oktoberfest 2026: Last Weekend in Munich — What Americans Need to Know

Oktoberfest 2026 ends Sunday, Oct. 4. Munich's halftime report estimates 3.8 million visitors by Sept. 27 (3.5 million at that point in 2025), with Mon–Thu visits up 18.5%. Entry is free (Oide Wiesn: €4 for 15+, free after 9 p.m.), bags max 3 L and 20×15×10 cm (about 8×6×4 in), no visitor parking: take the U4/U5 or S-Bahn. Big tents keep 40% of seats for walk-ins until 3 p.m. on weekends, and Saturday, Oct. 3, is German Unity Day, so go early. Everything Americans need to know for the Oktoberfest 2026 last weekend in Munich.

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1. 0:00 Oktoberfest 2026: the final days
2. 0:30 Dates & opening hours
3. 1:06 Halftime numbers
4. 1:59 Entry, Oide Wiesn, bags & transit
5. 3:30 Walk-in vs. reservation + Oct. 3
6. 4:53 The final weekend
7. 6:21 Wrap-up