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Oktoberfest opens in Munich with mayor tapping first keg

The 191st edition of the festival begins as thousands gather, with AI deployed to manage crowds.

2 publishers · 4 articles · first seen 18 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. Deutsche WelleOktoberfest 2026: Everything you need to know
  2. Deutsche WelleOktoberfest opens as crowds race for best beer tent spots
  3. Deutsche WelleOktoberfest opens as Munich mayor taps first beer keg
  4. ABC NewsMunich's Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg

Sources

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  1. Munich's Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg ABC News ·
  2. Oktoberfest opens as crowds race for best beer tent spots Deutsche Welle
  3. Oktoberfest opens as Munich mayor taps first beer keg Deutsche Welle
  4. Oktoberfest 2026: Everything you need to know Deutsche Welle

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  • Munich
  • Oktoberfest