Bavarian joy, warmth and tradition

What’s special: old Munich Oktoberfest culture

If you want to know what the Munich Oktoberfest felt like 140 years ago, you should visit the Schützenlisl tent on the Oide Wiesn. This marquee has been on the Theresienwiese in Munich before: in 1881 as part of the 7th German federal shooting. Back then, the "Schützenlisl" Coletta Möritz not only adorned the tower facade, but also worked as a waitress in the marquee. She was a real institution in Munich - her popularity was often compared to that of the Münchner Kindl.

The Stiftl family wants to revive the Schützenlisl and is bringing it back to the Theresienwiese with all its good qualities. The tradition of folk singing is maintained. Well-known names from this period include Karl Valentin, Papa Geis and Weiß Ferdl. In the Volkssängerzelt Schützenlisl®, the best interpreters of today are given a stage. In addition to well-known old songs, new hits are also performed here.

The audience: locals, families and singing fans

In the Schützenlisl, you will find a mixed audience, including many locals who value their Oide Wiesn (Old Oktoberfest). Families are welcome to take advantage of the children’s menu and special offers for family day. Everyone who comes is welcome to sing along. Sometimes the audience is also encouraged to listen, so that everyone can enjoy the performance.

The music: folk songs and brass band music

Traudi Siferlinger has been the host of the BR programme ‘Wirtshausmusikanten’ for many years. The breath of fresh air that she has brought to folk music with this programme can now also be felt in the Volkssängerzelt Schützenlisl®. Here, Traudi Siferlinger not only guarantees a hand-picked mix of cheeky folk singers, snappy Gstanzl greats and snappy brass band music, she is also on stage herself every day. When she gets the whole tent singing along with a light hand, all the guests can become a bit of a folk singer themselves.

The menu: Traditional dishes in organic Bavarian quality

Under the management of kitchen director Jim Reutemann, Stiftl GmbH proves every day anew how a marquee with 1700 seats can be successfully supplied with organic products for at least 16 days.The challenge of offering the highest quality in a short space of time is mastered by using regional partners and the company's own production kitchen.All dishes - from soups and main courses to desserts - are prepared with ingredients bearing the Bio-Bayern seal and finished directly at the Wiesn. This guarantees maximum transparency, traceability and enjoyment.

Wiesn insider knowledge: Award-winning role model in terms of sustainability

In 2024, the Volkssängerzelt Schützenlisl® was the proud winner of the ‘30 for 30’ initiative, a flagship project of the Bavarian Organic Board.The aim of the initiative is to promote the development of ‘organic from Bavaria’ through networking and market analyses and to drive sustainable change in Bavaria's agricultural and food industry.As the only Wiesn tent with this seal, the Volkssängerzelt has set standards and proven that tradition and ecology can harmonise perfectly.