The "Old Oktoberfest" takes place in the south of the Theresienwiese.

The Oide Wiesn, "old Oktoberfest" in English, is a separate festival that emphasizes the traditional character of the Oktoberfest with brass music and historical attractions. In the past, it had to pause every four years to make room for the central agricultural fair (Zentrallandwirtschaftsfest, ZLF). In 2024, however, the Bavarian farmers' association surprisingly cancelled its exhibition and Oide Wiesn therefore took place in 2024 as well.

Concept and history

In 2010, the Oktoberfest got 200 years old. Of course, such a historic occasion had to be celebrated. Subsequently, behind the Ferris wheel at the south end of the Theresienwiese, you could visit the “Historische Wiesn” (Historic Oktoberfest) to watch horse races as a reminiscence of the roots of the festival or to enjoy other historic attractions and two beer tents. The overwhelming success of that additional fairground led to its establishment as a regular extension of the actual Oktoberfest. Ironically, the new format was named “Oide Wiesn” (Old Oktoberfest).

Entrance fee

The most striking difference between the Oide Wiesn and the actual Oktoberfest is the fact that you have to pay a fee of four Euros before entering the three-hectare site. The entrance fee is, however, used to cross-subsidize all the rides, which are only €1.50 each. On busy days, it’s possible that the whole area closes for over-crowding. Otherwise, the Oide Wiesn can be a good alternative when the large beer tents of the actual Oktoberfest are closed for overcrowding.

AdmissionAdults€4.00, free after 9 pm

Children up to 14 years of age
Severely disabled persons with a valid disability card

Free
Attractions€1.50
Opening hours10 am - 11 pm
Attractions10 am - 11:30 pm
10 am - 12 am (Fridays, Saturdays, before the holiday)
(on the opening day starting 12 pm)
Beer tents and music10 am – 10:30 pm (on the opening day starting 12 pm)

Tents and reservations

The main ingredients of this still new and fluctuating festival are the large beer tent, Festzelt Tradition, a musicians’ tent, a folk singer tent and a selection of historic rides and other attractions. In 2024, the musicians' tent Herzkasperl-Festzelt was replaced by Boandlkramerei, which many find to be too close to Schützenlisl, the current musicians' tent. It offers traditional Bavarian music and sing-a-longs.

The Festzelt Tradition, on the other hand, is an ordinary beer tent presenting traditional brass music and dances.

Reservations for the Oide Wiesn tents are usually easier to obtain than for the regular Oktoberfest. Even for Saturday and Friday nights, reservation slots are usually offered publicly for all tents.

Tents

Boandlkramerei

Peter Schöniger's tent has been the musician's tent at Oide Wiesn since 2024.

Capacity

2844

Beer

Augustiner-Bräu

Festzelt Tradition

The largest beer tent of the Oide Wiesn ist particularly traditional offering brass music and a cultural program including traditional dancers.

Capacity

8226

Beer

Augustiner-Bräu

Crowd Level Afternoon

⬤⬤⬤⬤

Crowd Level Evening

⬤⬤⬤◖

Museumszelt

Even during the craziest times, you'll often find free seats in between historic exhibits. Beer garden with historic bowling alley and bar in front of the tent.

Capacity

548

Beer

Spaten

Crowd Level Afternoon

Crowd Level Evening

⬤⬤

Schützenlisl

Schützenlisl is Oide Wiesn's folk singer tent.

Capacity

1780

Beer

Augustiner-Bräu

Attractions

Der Selbstfahrer

The historic bumper cars at the Oide Wiesn.

Geisterhöhle

Die kleine Geisterbahn steht 2025 erstmals auf der Oidn Wiesn.

Fahrt ins Paradies

Originally, the ride to paradise was faster than the TÜV allowed. Today, it is still exciting due to the steep mountains and valleys.

Geschwindigkeit

40km/h

Historic Nine-Pin Bowling

The historic bowling alley houses a weißbier bar, too.

Kettenflieger

At the Oktoberfest since

1921

Munich Puppet Theater

Grown-ups and little ones can witness Kasperl Larifari's adventures in the open air.