FAQ
When is the festival tent open?
During the week from 10:00, on weekends and holidays from 9:30. Closing is at 23:30, last call at 22:30.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Cash, EC card and credit card.
Are there seats without reservation?
Yes, there is a non-reserved area. However, it fills up quickly in the evening.
Are children allowed in the festival tent?
Children under 6 years are not allowed in the tent after 20:00. Children and teenagers under 16 require adult supervision after 20:00.
How do reservations work?
Exclusively through our online reservation portal. Only whole tables can be reserved. Booking opens in late April / early May.
What happens if I’m late?
If you are more than 20 minutes late, the reserved table may be given to other guests.
May I bring my own food or drinks?
No, bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted.
How does admission work with a reservation?
Admission to the festival tent is only possible with a valid reservation confirmation and admission wristband. Please arrive on time for the start of your reservation — reserved seats are held for a maximum of 20 minutes. Your vouchers and wristbands are sent to you in advance by insured courier.
How do I find the festival tent and which entrance should I use?
The Fischer-Vroni festival tent is located directly on Wirtsbudenstraße next to the main entrance of the Theresienwiese. There are three entrances: West (Wirtsbudenstraße), South (by the fish restaurant) and North. Look out for the stork’s nest on the roof. All details can be found on our location page.
Is there a beer garden or outdoor seating?
Yes, in addition to boxes, gallery and main hall there is also our beer garden in front of the tent.
How can I get help in an emergency?
Our festival tent is a SafeNow Zone: with the free SafeNow app you can alert our security staff at the push of a button — quickly and discreetly. Find out more on our festival tent page.
What is the best way to get here?
We recommend public transport. S-Bahn: Hackerbrücke, U-Bahn: Theresienwiese (U4/U5).
What do I do if I lost something?
Lost items are forwarded to the general Oktoberfest lost-and-found the following day.
How long is a voucher valid?
Vouchers are valid for all Oktoberfest days as well as the autumn Auer Dult until 31 October of the respective year. Any remaining balance is not paid out in cash.
Can I change my reservation?
No, changes are not possible. A new request must be submitted without any guarantee of availability.
For how many people can I reserve?
Only whole tables can be reserved – with a fixed reservation slot, the applicable minimum spend and flexible seat allocation. Unfortunately there is no “Wiesn for two” at the Oktoberfest.
Can I request a specific seating area?
In the reservation portal you can select areas (boxes, gallery or main hall) as a preference, but not specific tables. We try to accommodate your wish but cannot guarantee it.
What does a reservation cost?
The costs consist of the minimum spend per person (in vouchers), a handling fee per person and the shipping costs for vouchers and admission tickets per delivery address. You receive the invoice by e-mail; after payment, vouchers and admission tickets are sent.
How do I pay for my reservation?
The invoice issued with the reservation confirmation must be paid in advance by bank transfer or credit card. You then receive the admission tickets and vouchers.
How do I get a customer number?
Registration takes place as part of the booking in the reservation portal. Your customer number is assigned automatically.
Where can I change my delivery or billing address?
At any time in your customer account in the reservation portal. Please check the billing address carefully – especially for company reservations.
Why do I not receive a reply to my reservation request?
Unfortunately we cannot answer every request – especially requests for the evenings far exceed our capacity.
How do I find my reserved table?
On the day of your reservation, screens at the tent entrances show your assigned table. Our guest service team is happy to help.
Can I stay after my reservation slot ends?
Unfortunately not – when your reservation slot ends we kindly ask you to make the table available for the next reservation.
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Opening Saturday, 19 September 2026. The best seats for boxes, gallery or indoor area.