60th Munich Spring Festival 2026
A mini Oktoberfest in Munich: tapping of the first keg, brass band music, Ferris wheel, giant flea market, and classic car meet – the festival season kicks off in April on the Theresienwiese
From April 17th to May 10th, the Spring Festival returns to Munich – a unique three-week event featuring a giant flea market, family days, a large classic car meet, and two spectacular Friday fireworks displays (ENGLISH, ITALIANO, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH)
Munich. The Munich Spring Festival was first held on the Theresienwiese in 1964, bringing the fairground operators their first income after the winter. The "mini Oktoberfest" on the Theresienwiese begins on April 17th at 4 p.m. with the tapping of the first keg in the Bayernland tent. Enjoy Augustiner beer straight from the wooden barrel, accompanied by brass band music and good cheer. The festivities continue in the Hippodrome, the tent that once stood at the Munich Oktoberfest, featuring Spaten beer. The large Weißbier garden invites visitors to enjoy a leisurely snack outdoors. Besides the beer tents, there are many rides and a fantastic supporting program, which we present below. For Munich residents, the Spring Festival is the "little sister of the Oktoberfest"!
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| In April, the Spring Festival will be set up again on the Theresienwiese in Munich. Press archive - Photo: A. Waess |
Following traditional Bavarian folk festival customs, 100 showmen will arrive with their rides and stalls, and live bands will play live music daily in the tents
The program surrounding the festival on the Theresienwiese ranges from a giant flea market and family days to a large classic car rally and two spectacular fireworks displays on Friday. We are especially looking forward to Spring Festival Sunday (this year, April 26, 2026), when the 20th ACM Classic Car Rally, traditionally organized by the ACM (Automobil Club Munich), will take place on the Theresienwiese. You can register yourself and your prized classic car: "Anyone wishing to participate needs a vehicle manufactured in 1983 or earlier!"
On Friday, April 17th, the festival program begins at approximately 2:15 p.m.
at Theresienhöhe in front of the Old Congress Hall:
The breweries will be offering free beer, and during this time the brewery wagons, marching bands, and the showmen's float will assemble.
Around 3:00 p.m., the joint parade to Theresienwiese will begin.
At 4:00 p.m., the official opening ceremony will take place in the Hippodrome, where patron Dr. Christian Scharpf, Head of the Department of Labor and Economic Development, will tap the first keg.
Rides and Carousels at the 2026 Spring Festival
Willenborg Ferris Wheel: Fantastic views over the Bavarian capital, Munich
Ghost Train: Oh, if I ever get scared – well, then off I go into the dark tunnel of the ghost train!
Bumper Cars: The classic for everyone – besides cotton candy, this is a must at every funfair visit!
Breakdance & Wild Mouse: This ride has been a staple at the Munich Spring Festival for decades – fast and thrilling action for those who aren't afraid of heights!
Shooting Galleries and Games: Win a rose with an air rifle, clean up at the can toss, or grab great prizes in the raffle...
Children's Carousels: For the little ones, there's plenty of spinning fun, from a forklift to an airplane...
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| Theresienwiese - Press Photo Archive: A. Waess |
All events for the "Little Munich Oktoberfest" or Munich Spring Festival 2025 on the Theresienwiese:
Opening parade and tapping of the first keg (April 17, from 2:30 p.m.)
The classic car meeting (April 26) of the Munich Automobile Club, and a day of traditional customs (May 3). The festival concludes on [date missing]. Fireworks displays are also planned for two evenings. Reduced prices are offered on family afternoons on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
[Event details missing] Fri, April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM: Opening Parade of the Munich Spring Festival
April 17 - from 3:00 PM: Arrival of the breweries and fairground attractions on the Oktoberfest grounds
Fri, April 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM: Tapping of the first keg and official opening in the Bayernland beer tent
Sun, April 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM: Classic Car Meeting of the Munich Automobile Club under the Bavaria statue on the Theresienwiese. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Munich Automobile Club (ACM) will be showcasing historic vehicles on the southern part of the Theresienwiese. The traditional parade, starting at 10:00 AM, will feature particularly valuable classic cars.
April 18, from 7:00 AM: Giant flea market on the Theresienwiese - attracting around 2,500 participants annually - a gathering of antique and vintage enthusiasts - organized by the Bavarian Red Cross Cross
Tuesdays, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Family Day at the Munich Spring Festival - Tuesdays are traditionally the day for the little ones and their parents - reduced prices
Fri, May 2nd, from 10:00 PM: Spectacular fireworks display on the Theresienwiese (Theresa's Meadow)
Sun, May 3rd, from 9:00 AM: Day of Traditions at the Spring Festival - Bavarian and Munich groups perform Schuhplattler (a traditional Bavarian folk dance), whip cracking, and traditional Bavarian music!
Fri, May 8th: Musical Fireworks - traditionally, the grand fireworks display is the highlight at the end of the Spring Festival
May 10th - the best is saved for last: for the first time, the Crafts Spring Festival with craft groups
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| "Gangster limousines" at the ACM classic car meet under the Bavaria statue on the Theresienwiese, press photo archive - Photo: A. Waess |
Munich Spring Festival 2026
on the
Theresienwiese (also known as the Oktoberfest grounds) - northern section
Opening hours: (Beer tents)
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
Saturday, Sunday, and May 1st 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Last call is at 10:30 p.m.
On April 17th, the event starts at 4 p.m.
Beer Tents:
Bayernland, Hippodrom, and Weißbiergarten
Beer Prices (2026):
Bayernland: €13.50 (Augustiner) – Hippodrom: €14.50 (Spaten)
Munich Spring Festival Opening Hours and Directions
Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Directions to the Munich Spring Festival 2026
Subway: U4/U5 to Theresienwiese
S-Bahn: Hackerbrücke + 10-minute walk
Tram 18/19: "Hermann-Lingg-Straße" tram stop
Goetheplatz stop: Subway lines U3 and U6
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| Oldtimer-Traktoren auf der Theresienwiese - Pressefotoarchiv: A. Waess |
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| Oldtimer - Garagengold auf der Theresienwiese in München - im Hintergrund St. Paul und das Frühlingsfest - Pressefotoarchiv: Helga Waess |








