Applying to perform at the Oktoberfest as a musician or artist

A fanfare, a “cheers!”, beer mugs in the air – the “Musi” is playing

Swaying and singing along and dancing on the benches: the music in the beer tents gets the guests in the mood to celebrate. And the bands know how to bring the party atmosphere in the tents to boiling point and get the guests dancing on the beer benches. A unified program of music this is not. They may play the current Oktoberfest hits which the guests can all sing along to. But the bands need to have the classics in their repertoire too. It’s only when “Sierra Madre”, “Fürstenfeld” or “Skandal im Sperrbezirk” start up on the tuba, trumpets and trombone that the real Volksfest feeling comes alive in the tents. As a band you need to apply to the proprietors of the big and small tents.

The Musikantenzelt: Where artists and amateurs can go on stage

Outside of the tents, there are no performance opportunities for musicians and street artists at Oktoberfest. However, if you don't want to withhold your artistic performance from the Wiesn audience, you can take to the stage in the Musikantenzelt at the Oidn Wiesn. Here, amateurs and professionals can show off their art on the dance floor or in the beer garden. From dance and music to singing. There are groups from Bavaria and beyond. The music should fit the style of a beer garden and the number of performers should be suitable. Solo artists and groups can apply to the artistic director of the Musikantenzelt by e-mail under musik@boandlkramerei.bayern