Oktoberfest 2026 parade rolls through Munich

Crowds of participants march through the streets of Munich, Germany in the Oktoberfest parade on 20 September 2026, marking the public opening of the 191st Oktoberfest.

Participants in traditional Bavarian attire take part in the Oktoberfest parade in Munich on 20 September 2026, as the 191st Oktoberfest gets under way across the city.

Thousands of participants and spectators line the route of the Oktoberfest parade in Munich, Germany on 20 September 2026, one of the signature events of the 191st Oktoberfest.

Visitors and locals alike join the Oktoberfest parade in Munich on 20 September 2026, celebrating the 191st edition of one of Germany's most beloved annual folk festivals.

The 191st Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany runs from 20 September to 4 October 2026, offering parades, music and Bavarian cultural traditions across two weeks.

Bands of musicians in traditional dress perform in the Oktoberfest parade in Munich on 20 September 2026, showcasing Bavarian musical heritage at the 191st Oktoberfest.

Traditional Bavarian bands take centre stage in the Oktoberfest parade through Munich, Germany on 20 September 2026, drawing large crowds on the opening day of the 191st Oktoberfest.

Musicians marching in the Oktoberfest parade in Munich on 20 September 2026 mark 191 years of this iconic Bavarian folk festival, which attracts millions of visitors to Germany each year.

Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany is recognised as one of the largest folk festivals in the world, with the 191st edition in 2026 drawing participants and performers from across the globe for its parade on 20 September 2026.