Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest is coming to Seoul — with official approval from Germany

The spirit of Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest is set to arrive in Seoul this fall, as organizers prepare to bring Germany’s celebrated folk festival to the Korean capital, with official authorization to use the Oktoberfest name. Deutsche Oktoberfest Korea said Wednesday that Oktoberfest Seoul 2026 will take place from Sept. 11-20 at the Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul’s Mapo District. The organizer said it recently obtained approval from the City of Munich to use the “Oktoberfest Seoul” name, marking a significant step in its effort to recreate the traditions and atmosphere of Germany’s largest cultural festival. The event is intended to introduce the heritage of Oktoberfest, one of Bavaria’s best-known cultural traditions, while expanding cultural exchanges between Korea and Germany. Visitors will be able to sample beers associated with Munich’s Oktoberfest, including Paulaner, alongside traditional Bavarian foods such as schweinshaxe, or pork knuckle, pretzels and weisswurst, or white sausage. The festival will also feature German folk music performances, appearances by