Oktoberfest 2025 in Munich is generally open daily from morning to late evening with variations depending on the day and type of tent or attraction:
- Beer is served in the big festival tents typically until 10:30 p.m., with music ending at the same time. Small tents serve beer until 11 p.m. All tents close by 11:30 p.m.
- Exceptions are the Käfer Wiesn-Schänke and Kufflers Weinzelt tents which serve beer until 12:30 a.m. and close at 1 a.m.
- The rides and stalls are generally open from around 9 or 10 a.m. until between 11:30 p.m. and midnight. On weekends and public holidays, the closing times are later, up to midnight or 12:30 a.m. for some tents.
- Opening day starts at noon with the tapping ceremony and goes until about midnight.
In summary, Oktoberfest usually remains lively with beer service until about 10:30 to 11 p.m., and some tents stay open until 1 a.m. The fairground stalls and rides typically close by midnight.
