Beer Festivals

Beer Festivals in Bavaria

Bavaria and beer are inseparable — a relationship centuries in the making, still very much alive in the clinking of steins and the warmth of a crowded festival tent. From the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich to intimate local Volksfeste tucked away in smaller towns, the Bavarian calendar is punctuated by celebrations that bring communities together around great brewing traditions. These festivals are not merely about drinking — they are living expressions of regional pride, seasonal rhythm, and a deeply rooted culture of hospitality that visitors rarely forget.

Our favorite beer festivals

Bavaria's festival calendar runs deep. We've curated a personal selection of the celebrations that matter most to us — the ones where we know the right people, the best tables, and exactly when to arrive. Consider this less a list, more an invitation.

  • Würzburg Frühjahrsvolkfest

    March 6 – 21, 2027

    Würzburg Spring Festival is the first Volksfest of the season

  • Augsburg Plärrer (Spring)

    March, 28 – April 11, 2027

    Augsburg Frühjahrsplärrer

  • Regensburg Dult (May)

    May 14 – 31, 2026

  • Munich Spring Festival

    April/May 2027

  • Würzburg Kiliani

    July 3 – 19, 2026

    This is one of the oldest festivals in Bavaria.
    It will turn 1,000 years old in 2030.

  • Gäuboden Festival

    August 7 – 17, 2026

    Gäuboden Beer Festival in Straubing (Eastern Bavaria) is the second largest beer festival in Bavaria. It offers seven tents.

  • Augsburg Plärrer (Fall)

    August 28 – September 13, 2026

    August 27 – September 12, 2027

     

  • Regensburg Dult (Fall)

    August 28 – September 13, 2026

  • Oktoberfest

    September 19 – October 4, 2026

    September 18 – October 3, 2027

    The largest and best known beer festival in the World in the heart of Munich.