Munich Frühlingsfest
Munich’s spring beer festival on the Theresienwiese: Augustiner and Spaten tents, a wheat beer garden, free entry. 2027 dates not yet published.
At a glance
- Munich’s spring festival on the Theresienwiese, the Oktoberfest ground
- Free entry to the grounds and the tents. Rides, food and drink are paid
- Two big tents: Augustiner in the Festhalle Bayernland, Spaten in the Hippodrom
- A wheat beer garden for a half-litre in fine weather
- Usually a little over two weeks, three in 2026, its 60th year
How the festival runs
What to taste
Augustiner beer
Poured in the Festhalle Bayernland, run by the Schöniger family of landlords.
Spaten beer
Poured in the Hippodrom, a former Oktoberfest tent, run by the Krätz family.
Weißbier by the Halbe
A half-litre of wheat beer in the Weißbiergarten, open in fine weather, with Bavarian Schmankerl.
Bavarian Schmankerl
The Bavarian word for hearty snacks and dishes, sold in the tents and at the stalls. Roast chicken and pretzels are the classics of a Munich beer tent.
The Münchner Frühlingsfest, Munich’s spring festival, sets up on the Theresienwiese, the same ground as Oktoberfest, but on its northern part only. In 2026 it celebrated its 60th anniversary and, exceptionally, lasted three weeks, from 17 April to 10 May. It usually lasts a little over two weeks. For 2027, the City of Munich’s portal says only that the date will be announced.
Two tents and a wheat beer garden
The beer is poured in two large tents and a garden, among rides, stalls and a family programme.
The city counts more than 100 showmen in 2026, with festival tents, rides, stalls, Schmankerl and a family programme.
The Munich Frühlingsfest next to Oktoberfest
The ground, the breweries and the Bavarian food are familiar from Oktoberfest, but there are two tents rather than a full festival city, and the city presents a programme for the whole family.
| Frühlingsfest | Oktoberfest | |
|---|---|---|
| Season | April and May | September and October |
| Ground | northern part of the Theresienwiese | the whole Theresienwiese |
| Large tents | 2 in 2026 | more than a dozen |
| Entry | free | free, except the Oide Wiesn |
The usual programme adds one of Bavaria’s largest flea markets, held on the Theresienwiese, according to the city’s portal.
Munich around the festival
- Viktualienmarkt: the central food market in the old town.
- Nockherberg: the strong beer season, at the end of winter.
Before you go
- Dates: the 2027 dates had not been announced on 14 October 2026. The festival is held in April and May.
- Tables: entry to the tents is free, and reservations are made on each tent’s website.
- Budget: entry costs nothing. Rides, food and drinks are extra.
- Getting there: U4 or U5 to Theresienwiese, U3 or U6 to Goetheplatz, S-Bahn to Hackerbrücke, or tram 18 or 19 to Hermann-Lingg-Straße.
- Weather: the wheat beer garden opens in fine weather. In spring, the tents are the fallback.
- Where: only the northern part of the Theresienwiese is used, so the ground feels smaller than at Oktoberfest.
Where to drink at the Frühlingsfest
| Place | Beer | Run by |
|---|---|---|
| Festhalle Bayernland | Augustiner | Schöniger family |
| Hippodrom | Spaten | Krätz family |
| Weißbiergarten | Wheat beer by the half-litre | n/a |
Source: muenchen.de, Frühlingsfest page (2026 edition, read on 14 October 2026).
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When is the Frühlingsfest 2027 in Munich?
Not announced yet. On 14 October 2026 the city’s portal said the 2027 date would be announced later. The 2026 festival ran from 17 April to 10 May.
Is the Munich Frühlingsfest free?
Yes. Entry to the grounds and the tents is free. Rides, food and drinks cost extra.
Where is the Frühlingsfest held?
On the northern part of the Theresienwiese, the ground of Oktoberfest.
Which beers are served at the Frühlingsfest?
Augustiner in the Festhalle Bayernland and Spaten in the Hippodrom, the two large tents of 2026.
How long does the Frühlingsfest last?
Usually a little over two weeks. In 2026, for its 60th anniversary, it lasted three weeks.
Can you reserve a table at the Frühlingsfest?
Yes, on the websites of the festival tents.
Sources
- muenchen.de (City of Munich portal): Frühlingsfest on the Theresienwiese (2026 dates, 2027 to be announced, tents, access, entry) consulted on October 14, 2026
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