Oktoberfest 2026

Munich's annual Oktoberfest beer festival is scheduled to take place this year from 19 September to 4 October on the Theresienwiese, Germany. New Zealanders planning on attending this year's festival should read our current travel advisory for Germany and the information provided by Munich organisers. 

Before you go

All New Zealanders planning on attending Oktoberfest are encouraged to:

• Register your details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the SafeTravel website. This allows us to convey important information to you in the event of an emergency, and account for your wellbeing. 
• Ensure you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place. Make sure it provides cover for any pre-existing conditions as well as any activities you wish to undertake that may be excluded from regular policies. 
• Check the latest entry regulations for Germany. 

Safety and security

There is some risk to your security in Germany due to the ongoing threat of terrorism. New Zealanders are advised to be vigilant and keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources. We recommend following any instructions issued by the local authorities and exercising a heightened degree of vigilance in public places. See our Germany travel advisory for further information.

Backpacks and heavy bags are strictly forbidden, and corresponding bag checks will be performed prior to participants entering the festival grounds. We recommend you secure all large bags and non-essential items at your accommodation. Important information from the Munich authorities for visitors is found here. 

Check out our SafeTravel website for further information. This includes our travel checklist, information on passports and visas  and advice about what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade can help with in case something goes wrong.

Contacts

The New Zealand Embassy Berlin

Street address

Atrium 4th Floor, Friedrichstrasse 60 10117

Telephone

+49 30 206 210

Email

[email protected]

Website

www.mfat.govt.nz/germany

Hours

Mon - Fri 0930 - 1300, 1400 - 1600

New Zealanders in need of urgent consular assistance can call the 24/7 consular emergency line on +64 99 20 20 20.