The second weekend closes at two Budapest venues
The second weekend of the 12th Oktoberfest Budapest concludes on 4 October 2026. Fröccsterasz on Erzsébet Square is open from noon to 8pm on Sunday, while the Paulaner Beer Garden & Cinema on Margaret Island runs from noon to 9pm.
According to the organiser’s official information, admission is free throughout opening hours at both venues. The series continues with an encore weekend on 9–11 October at the same two locations.
Munich festival beer, live music and branded gifts
The offer is built around Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr festival beers from Munich, Bavarian food and German traditional bands. The organiser promises more than 8,000 original Paulaner Oktoberfest mugs and festival hats while stocks last.
The giveaway is more than a promotion: it provides a tangible souvenir, can travel strongly on social media and connects the event directly with the beer brand. Free entry shifts the commercial focus from ticket revenue to hospitality, sponsor activation and on-site spending.
Two venues, different audiences
Erzsébet Square reaches central-city, weekend and tourist traffic. Margaret Island offers longer Sunday hours and table reservations. The two venues sell the same brand experience in different consumption settings.
The model can also be measured by partners through footfall, gift redemption, table bookings, food and beverage sales and returning visitors during the encore weekend.
Commercial opportunity
The strongest partnership areas are cross-venue editorial content, beer-and-food pairing, responsible-drinking communication, mobility and branded merchandise. A free event can deliver reach, but accurate footfall measurement and inventory control are essential.
Summary
The second weekend of the 12th Oktoberfest Budapest closes on 4 October 2026 at Erzsébet Square and Margaret Island. Both venues are free; an encore weekend runs on 9–11 October.
Frequently asked questions
- Where and when does Oktoberfest Budapest’s second weekend finish?
- On 4 October 2026 at Fröccsterasz on Erzsébet Square and Gasztrosétány on Margaret Island.
- Is admission free?
- Yes. Both Sunday programmes are free throughout opening hours.
- Will the event continue?
- Yes. The organiser runs an encore weekend on 9–11 October at the same two venues.