Oktoberfest 2026 ends with record attendance expected in Munich

zeit.de (German) —

The 191st Oktoberfest in Munich is ending, with anticipation building over whether it set a new attendance record. Midway through the festival, 3.8 million visitors had already attended, surpassing previous years' figures. This year's numbers are 300,000 higher than the same point last year and 400,000 above the record-setting pace of 2023, which ultimately drew 7.2 million people. Favorable late-summer weather contributed significantly to the large crowds. Oktoberfest chief Christian Scharpf is scheduled to announce the final attendance figures at 1:00 PM in Munich. The 2023 event remains the current all-time record holder for total visitors.


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