Boandlkramerei

Boandlkramerei is the musicians' tent at Oide Wiesn and replaced Herzkasperl-Festzelt in 2024. Peter Schöniger thus moves up from sausage stand operator, which he has been at the Oktoberfest since 1992, to tent host. Up to now, he has been known primarily for his traveling Bayernland-Festhalle, which he operates at the Munich Spring Festival, among others.

Music Program 2026

The music program is curated by Winfried Frey, who was originally proposed by Schöninger for the “Schöne Münchnerin” folk singer tent concept. This point is worth noting because it is often said that the Boandlkramerei does not differ significantly enough from the folk singer tent, which is now called Schützenlisl.

Once again, there will be even more diverse artists than last year—a total of 57 different groups—performing in 2026, with up to nine shifts per day, some lasting only half an hour. Inclusive groups have been intentionally incorporated in greater numbers.

Especially in the evenings, there are also some colorful highlights. The most prominent artists are certainly Cubaboarische 2.0, Deschowieda, and Loisach Marci. Although by no means as diverse as it once was in the Herzkapserlzelt, there is still a relatively wide range of musical genres. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the program before visiting. Overall, however, the lineup is relatively traditional and thus similar to that of the Volkssängerzelt.

Controversy Over the License

As Schöniger's predecessor Beppi Bachmaier is a key player in Munich's cultural scene and offered a very unusual, diverse program at the Wiesn, the change of landlord caused quite a stir. A live broadcast on Bavarian television had never before been used to accompany a licensing decision. Bachmaier was so convinced that he had been disadvantaged in the awarding of the license that he even tried - unsuccessfully - to get a court ruling. Schöniger was accused of deceiving the city council by mentioning bands in the application documents that had not even been requested. Furthermore, the Boandlkramerei should not have been considered at all in the approval process, as it disregarded the programmatic requirements of a landmark decision on the Musikantenzelt from 2016. However, the Munich Administrative Court did not follow this reasoning.

The Tent's Name

Apart from the fact that a Herzkasperl (heart attack) is often followed by the Boandlkramer (grim reaper, literally bones trader), the choice of tent name may not be immediately obvious. Literally, the press information states rather clumsily, “Boandlkramer is a Bavarian term for death. Boandl are bones and Kramer is a trader. The name Boandlkramerei® is protected and reflects the humorous character and playful disposition of the Bavarians, according to the story by Franz von Kobell. 'Die Gschicht von Brandner Kasper' was published in 1871. One evening, the Boandlkramer appeared to a man from Tegernsee who wanted to take him home. The 74-year-old Kasper managed to get the grim reaper drunk with “Kerschgeist” (cherry schnaps) in order to trick him into agreeing to be taken away when he was 90. Boandlkramerei trades bones from traditional Oktoberfest dishes, such as chicken giblets, duck legs and knuckle bones. Of course, we also serve innovative vegan and vegetarian Oktoberfest specialties that reflect the 'back to the farm' philosophy.”

Reservations 2026

The reservation portal went live on June 5. Reservations for all days and times were available at the start.

We strongly advise against the proposed menus. With prices reaching up to €1,061 per table, those in charge would do well to consider how appropriate this is for a public festival and what kind of public perception such excesses create. We also remain baffled as to why these options are even allowed to be offered on the reservation form.