Oktoberfest beer prices 2026, by tent
The Maß is not getting lighter. Here is what a litre costs in each large tent—and what that number does not tell you.
The number everyone searches
What a Maß costs in the 14 large tents
The official 2026 price overview lists the beer prices set by the individual operators. The standard large-tent range is €14.80–€15.90 per litre, with most large tents clustered at €15.80.
That makes the “cheapest tent” question less useful than it first appears. The difference between the lowest and highest standard large-tent price is €1.00, while the experience, food, walk-in policy, and time you spend getting inside can matter much more to the overall day.
Budget the whole stop
The beer is only one line on the receipt
A useful Wiesn budget includes food, non-alcoholic drinks, rides, transport, and a little margin for the fact that groups rarely stop at one Maß. The main festival grounds are free to enter, but that does not make the day free.
For a group, agree on a rough per-person limit before you arrive. If someone is not drinking, the official price table also lists water, soft drinks, and alcohol-free options; do not assume that every tent prices those items the same way.
- Treat €15.80 as the common large-tent planning number for a Maß in 2026.
- Add food separately; the tent with the cheapest beer may not be the best food fit.
- Keep the budget conversation separate from tent ranking: value is personal, and pay-to-rank would damage trust.
Make the price decision smarter
Compare cost with the kind of day you want
Augustiner is the obvious price-search winner in the large-tent table, but price alone cannot tell you whether the room fits your group. A traditional afternoon, a loud international party, a food-first visit, and a late wine stop are different products even when the price gap is small.
Use price as one comparison row, then add atmosphere, specialties, group fit, and expected/live entry guidance. That is the difference between a table of numbers and a decision tool.
Useful before you go
Common questions, straight answers.
How much is a Maß at Oktoberfest 2026?
The official 2026 beer prices for the large tents range from €14.80 to €15.90 per Maß. Most large tents are at €15.80.
Which large Oktoberfest tent has the cheapest beer?
Augustiner Festhalle is listed at €14.90 per Maß in the official 2026 large-tent price overview.
Is entry to Oktoberfest free?
Entry to the main Oktoberfest grounds is free. The Oide Wiesn is a separate area with its own admission rules.
No mystery meat facts
Sources and edition notes
Facts that can change—dates, prices, rules, and operating details—are checked against the linked source pages and should be rechecked before your visit.
Augustiner-FesthalleThe classic local-feeling choice: wooden-cask Augustiner, family-friendly daytime energy, and a lively afternoon onward.
Hacker-FestzeltThe famous “Heaven of the Bavarians”: a bright, beloved hall with a broad age range and rock-and-roll evenings.
Hofbräu-FestzeltThe international party tent, with the festival’s only dedicated standing area directly in front of the stage.