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2027 dates not yet announced — typically around September. We're watching and will update this page when they land.
Quick answer
Oktoberfest Family Days are the two Tuesdays of the 2026 festival — September 22 and September 29 — when many rides and stalls reduce prices for children until 7pm at Theresienwiese, Munich.
On the two Wiesn Tuesdays, rides and stalls across Theresienwiese cut prices for children until 7pm.
Every Tuesday of Oktoberfest (September 22 and 29, 2026) many fairground rides and food stands drop their prices for children and families from opening at 10am until 7pm. Look for discount signage at individual businesses - participation varies stand to stand - and use the barrier-free Familienplatzl area on Straße 3/Ost for stroller parking, changing facilities, and gentler rides.
The full story
Oktoberfest's two 2026 Family Days fall on the festival's Tuesdays — September 22 and September 29 — when many rides and stalls across Theresienwiese cut prices for children until 7pm. The discount isn't festival-wide or fixed: each operator sets its own price, so it's worth checking the signage at each ride or stand rather than assuming a blanket rate.
The main grounds and festival tents are free to enter, with rides, food, and drinks paid separately — Family Days simply make the rides part of that day cheaper. Tuesdays also tend to run calmer than the weekend crush, which pairs well with a daytime family visit before the evening crowds build.
Public transport is the recommended way in: there's no dedicated visitor parking at the grounds. See the main Oktoberfest page for the festival's full history and dates.
Back to Oktoberfest.
History
A twice-per-Oktoberfest pricing tradition on the festival's two Tuesdays, coordinated informally among the independent ride and stall operators rather than set by a single fixed policy.
On Tap
- Local focus
- Discounted rides until 7 pm, then normal Wiesn tent service — same Big Six Festbier as any other Wiesn day.
- What to try
- Apfelschorle or Radler for kids; a half-Maß or Maß for adults once the ride discounts wind down toward evening.
- Food pairing
- Giant Brezel and shared Hendl at the Familienplatzl area on Straße 3/Ost — strollers welcome.
- Best for
- Families who want the Wiesn atmosphere with cheaper rides and a designated family zone.
- Bavaria On Tap take
- Do rides and snacks on Tuesday afternoon, save the tent experience for after 7 pm when the grounds calm slightly.
Practical tips
The English-language details German fest pages usually skip.
- Nearest station
- Theresienwiese is reachable by U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, and bus; the city's visitor information recommends public transport over driving, as there are no visitor car parks directly at the grounds.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a ticket for Family Day?
- No — the main Oktoberfest grounds and tents are free to enter while space allows; you pay separately for rides, food, and drinks.
More in Munich
Other festivals and markets in Munich — or see the full Munich guide.
- Family-friendly
- Free entry