Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest (beer festival and traveling funfair). Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a 16- to 18-day folk festival running from mid-September to the first weekend in October. The Oktoberfest 2025 is planned to take place from Saturday, September 20th, to Sunday, October 5th.
The festival has been held since 1810 and is a major event in the Bavarian calendar. It attracts over 6 million visitors each year and is an important part of the German culture. The festival is also a major economic event for Munich, generating over 1 billion euros in revenue each year.