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As Euronews notes, Munich’s Oktoberfest is a cannabis-free zone. Back in July 2024, the Bavarian Parliament passed a law prohibiting the use of cannabis at all public festivals. The fine is 1,500 euros, and for a repeat offence, the amount may exceed 5,000 euros. The same applies to cannabis vaped or smoked in a bong.
Smoking tobacco is still permitted, but not everywhere. Smoking is allowed on the festival grounds and in beer gardens, whilst a smoking ban has been in place in the beer tents since 2010. Breaking the rules can result in a fine of up to 1,000 euros.
Cocaine, meanwhile, is among the most frequently detected illicit substances at Oktoberfest. In 2025, around 100 people were caught using it. Among them was a Spanish national from whom more than one gram was seized, resulting in a fine of 40,000 euros.
In 2026, beer at the festival will become more expensive: a large mug will cost between 14.80 and 15.90 euros, which is 2–3 per cent more expensive than last year.
According to a source, all adult-use vehicles (bicycles, electric scooters, scooters, skateboards or roller skates) will be banned on every day of the festival.
There are clear rules in place at Oktoberfest regarding the protection of minors. Children must leave the beer tents by 8.00 pm. Furthermore, children and teenagers are not permitted to be on the festival grounds without a legal guardian.
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