Oktoberfest draws record 7.4 million visitors in Munich
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Munich's Oktoberfest has drawn an estimated 7.4 million visitors in 2026, making it the most visited edition in the festival's history to date. Around 6.7 million one-litre mugs of beer were served over the 16-day event, up 2.7 per cent from last year.
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Munich's Oktoberfest has drawn an estimated 7.4 million visitors in 2026, making it the most visited edition in the festival's history to date. Around 6.7 million one-litre mugs of beer were served over the 16-day event, up 2.7 per cent from last year.
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- Oktoberfest draws record 7.4 million visitors in Munich (opens Euronews in a new tab)
Munich's Oktoberfest has drawn an estimated 7.4 million visitors in 2026, making it the most visited edition in the festival's history to date. Around 6.7 million one-litre mugs of beer were served over the 16-day event, up 2.7 per cent from last year.
- 7.4 million visitors, 6.7 million litres of beer: Oktoberfest comes to an end (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Germany's famous celebration of autumn and beer, Oktoberfest, wrapped up this weekend withthis year saw record attendence with 7.4 million visitors descending on the festival. The majority of attendees came from within Germany, with Americans, Italians and Austrians topping the numbers for foreign visitors
- Over 1.7 Million Gallons Of Beer Flowed During Oktoberfest 2026 (opens Forbes in a new tab)
It’s the world’s largest annual beer party and the 191st edition was no exception, despite being the shortest edition in modern times.
