Oktoberfest 2026: how much Maß, water and Hendl cost at Wiesn

A Maß of beer at Oktoberfest 2026 costs between 14.80 and 15.90 € (as of 09/2026, official price page). The average price has risen by 2.38% compared to last year. The festival runs from September 19 to October 4 at Theresienwiese in Munich, and entry to the grounds is free (City of Munich, 09/2026).

Over an evening with four Maß, the difference between tents adds up to 4 €, and water and half a Hendl push the bill even higher. That's why a Wiesn budget isn't based on a single number, but on the whole package: beer, non-alcoholic drinks, food, and timing.

Below you'll find the 2026 prices for each tent, the cost of water and food, opening hours, and reservation rules. Drink prices have been checked against the festival's official website and the City of Munich press release; food prices come from the Munich press.

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How much a Maß costs at Oktoberfest 2026

💡 In short:

• A Maß in the big tents: 14.90-15.90 €, on average 2.38% more than in 2025 (as of 09/2026, official Bierpreis page).
• The cheapest options are at Familienplatzl and in the Museumszelt at Oide Wiesn: 14.80 € per liter.
• The highest price at the Wiesn is in the Weinzelt: a Weißbier-Maß costs 18.40 €.
• Beer prices, opening hours, and entry: 09/2026, verified on the official Oktoberfest website.

The magic 15 € mark for a Maß has been crossed in almost all the big tents. The cheapest liter is poured at the Augustiner-Festhalle for 14.90 €, the most expensive at the Armbrustschützen-Festzelt, Bräurosl, and Löwenbräu-Festzelt for 15.90 € (as of 09/2026, price table by tent).

The tent operators attribute the increase to purchasing costs. Peter Inselkammer, a spokesman for the Wiesn-Wirte association, says purchasing has become 6.5% more expensive (as of 09/2026, purchasing data), while guests pay only 2-3% more (as of 09/2026, average increase across all tents). For you, that means one thing: the spread between tents matters more now than it did a year ago.

Maß prices in the large tents, with 2025 values in parentheses (as of 09/2026, all 2026 Maß prices):

Two details change your evening plans. Weinzelt doesn't serve Festbier, it serves Weißbier-Maß, and it costs 3.50 € more than the Augustiner one. Käfer Wiesn-Schänke and Kufflers Weinzelt stay open until 1 a.m., with last drinks served at 0:30 (as of 09/2026, tent opening hours).

• The catch: three tents already charge 15.90 €, so over an evening you pay roughly 4 € more there than at Augustiner-Festhalle.

Prices in medium and small tents

In small and medium tents, prices are lower and finding a table is easier. Familienplatzl shares the lowest price at the Wiesn with Museumszelt, 14.80 € per Maß, and Wirtshaus zum Schichtl hasn't raised its price at all: 14.90 € both a year ago and now (as of 09/2026, tent price list).

In practice, your choice of tent determines not just the price but also the timing. In small tents, the last Maß is poured until 11 p.m.; in the large halls, beer and music end at 10:30 p.m. (as of 09/2026, opening schedule). If you want to stay longer, you need Käfer Wiesn-Schänke or Kufflers Weinzelt.

• Who it's for: people who come without a reservation and just want to sit down at a table.
• The catch: in small tents, beer service ends at 11 p.m., so long late-night sessions won't work here.

Oide Wiesn: the historic section and its prices

Oide Wiesn occupies a separate area of about 3.5 hectares in the south of Theresienwiese. It opened in 2010 for the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest, and today it's home to old carousels and historic tents.

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Oide Wiesn prices for 2026 are published on the official page along with the other tents (as of 09/2026, official Bierpreis page). Museumszelt at 14.80 € shares the cheapest liter at the entire festival with Familienplatzl, saving you 1.10 € on every Maß compared to the expensive tents.

• Who it's for: families with children and anyone who values quiet over loud music.
• The catch: Festzelt Tradition has gone up more than the other tents in the section, to 15.80 €, so a cheap Maß isn't available in every tent here.

Water and non-alcoholic drinks

Non-alcoholic drinks at the Wiesn are expensive. The average liter of Tafelwasser costs 11.13 €, Spezi 12.84 €, lemonade 12.47 € (as of 09/2026, City of Munich press release).

The gap with beer is smaller than it seems. Spezi at 12.84 € is only 2 € cheaper than the cheapest Maß at the festival. At a table of four, you can easily spend almost 45 € on water alone (our calculation based on the City of Munich press release, 09/2026).

• The catch: water gets more expensive every year; the average liter of Tafelwasser is already over 11 €.

Food prices: a half Hendl and sides

The 2026 food prices were announced by the tent operators before opening, and many dishes stayed at last year's level (as of 09/2026, Abendzeitung München). Some tents are not raising food prices at all this year to avoid losing guests (as of 09/2026, Merkur.de). If the table doesn't show a current price for a tent, check the menu on site.

The spread is almost twofold: €16.40 at Festzelt Tradition versus €29.90 at Ammer-Zelt. The pricier rows in the table are for organic Hendl and servings with salad, so comparing them with a regular half Hendl at around €17 isn't a fair comparison (as of 09/2026, 2026 Hendl prices).

The tent operators explain the stable pricing by pointing to staff costs. "We want to pay fair money for good work," say Inselkammer and Schottenhamel, even though security, setup and staffing costs have gone up (as of 09/2026, article on Wiesn prices).

• The catch: in the big tents a half Hendl costs €17-20, and organic Hendl with salad at Ammer-Zelt reaches €29.90 (as of 09/2026, Abendzeitung München).

Opening hours, entry and reservations

The 2026 festival runs for 16 consecutive days, from September 19 to October 4 (as of 09/2026, official website). You don't need an entry ticket: you only pay for drinks, food and rides, and table reservations are handled by the tent itself through the official Reservieren form (dates, entry and reservations, 09/2026).

Opening day deserves special attention. On September 19 the tents open at 9:00, non-alcoholic drinks start flowing at 10:00, and at 12:00 the mayor says "Ozapft is!" and only then does the beer start pouring (as of 09/2026, opening ceremony). If you don't have a reservation, come at opening time; there are more free seats before lunch.

How to save money at Wiesn

Budget for an evening, not for a single Maß. The difference between Museumszelt at Oide Wiesn (€14.80) and Löwenbräu-Festzelt (€15.90) is €1.10 per liter, or about €4.40 for four mugs (as of 09/2026, official Wiesn prices).

Three habits genuinely save money. Compare tents: some smaller halls keep prices below the big ones, with a difference of up to €1.10 per Maß. Look at Oide Wiesn, where Museumszelt and Volkssängerzelt hold at €14.80-14.90 (as of 09/2026, official Wiesn prices). And plan your timing: the last Maß in the big halls is poured at 10:30 PM.

Food offers even bigger savings. A half Hendl costs between €16.40 and €29.90, and a €13.50 difference per person is noticeable even at a table for four (as of 09/2026, 2026 food prices). Save the organic options and portions with salad for a separate evening.

• The catch: the last Maß in the big halls is poured at 10:30 PM, so you'll be the one rushing to order, not the waiter.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

How much does a Maß of beer cost at Oktoberfest 2026?

From €14.80 to €15.90 per liter. The lowest prices are at Familienplatzl and Museumszelt at Oide Wiesn (€14.80), the highest at Weinzelt for a Weißbier-Maß (€18.40). On average, beer went up 2.38% compared to 2025 (as of 09/2026, 2026 Maß prices).

Do I need an entry ticket?

No. Entry to Theresienwiese is free; you only pay for drinks, food, and rides. A table reservation is also not a ticket: it simply holds your spot for the duration of your visit. Details and the reservation form are on the official City of Munich website.

How much do water and non-alcoholic drinks cost?

A liter of Tafelwasser averages €11.13, Spezi €12.84, lemonade €12.47 (as of 09/2026, City of Munich statistics). A year ago prices were €0.18-0.36 lower. For a group of four, non-alcoholic drinks alone easily eat up around €45.

How much have prices risen compared to last year?

A Maß went up by an average of 2.38% (as of 09/2026, official price comparison), with increases across tents ranging from €0 to €0.60: Wirtshaus zum Schichtl kept its price unchanged, Zur Bratwurst added €0.60. Many operators kept food prices at 2025 levels. Operator Peter Inselkammer explains this by saying purchasing costs rose 6.5% (as of 09/2026, Munich portal data), but the additional costs are not fully passed on to guests.

How much does a half Hendl cost?

In 2026, a half chicken costs from €16.40 at Festzelt Tradition to €29.90 at Ammer-Zelt. A regular portion in the big tents stays in the €17-20 range, while organic Hendl with potato-cucumber salad at Ammer-Zelt costs €29.90 (as of 09/2026, Abendzeitung München).

In short: what's worth booking

If you're going with a group, book a table at Hofbräuhaus-Festzelt or Paulaner-Festzelt: €15.80 per Maß, huge halls, and open galleries. If price matters most, go for Familienplatzl (€14.80) or Wirtshaus zum Schichtl (€14.90). If you want a quiet evening without loud music, Oide Wiesn is a good fit, and for a late-night continuation there's Käfer Wiesn-Schänke and Kufflers Weinzelt, both open until 1:00 AM.

Plan your evening around the schedule: beer in the big tents stops at 10:30 PM, and if you don't have a reservation, it's best to be at the entrance by opening time. You don't need a ticket for the grounds, but weekend tables should be booked well in advance.

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