Uncertainty looms over the safety of 2025.

Uncertainty looms over the safety of 2025.

The Oktoberfest in Munich, one of the world's largest and most celebrated folk festivals, is set to return in less than two months, and the anticipation is growing day by day. Around six million visitors are expected to attend the event, which runs from September 20 to October 5.

Every year, the Oktoberfest music culture revolves around catchy Schlager hits that unify partygoers in the tents, contributing to the festive atmosphere. This year, two popular Schlager songs are currently debated as the potential Wiesn hit for Oktoberfest 2025: "Wackelkontakt" by Oimara, which was long considered the favorite, and "Bella Napoli", which is now strongly emerging as a major contender in the Schlager music scene for the festival crowd.

The city of Munich, which organises the event, launched the "A Liad für d'Wiesn" music competition for the first time this year, with the aim of finding the perfect song to encapsulate the spirit of Oktoberfest. The winner of the competition will be crowned mid-September.

The three winning songs from the online public vote will be announced soon, but it appears that "Bella Napoli" is the current rising favourite to be the official or de facto Wiesn hit next month. Manuel Pretzl, the deputy economic affairs representative of the CSU, predicts that this year's Wiesn hit will be Bavarian.

The Oktoberfest in Munich is a significant event that attracts many visitors, and it's no surprise that the number of businesses and rides that accept cashless payments increases every year. At the Munich tavern, only cashless payments are possible, and now, about half of all stands and attractions at the Oktoberfest accept card payments.

The beer tents for the Oktoberfest in Munich have already been erected, and beer will be flowing in streams during the event. Popular tents include Schottenhamel, Hofbräu-Festzelt, and Augustiner-Festhalle, where this music will be central to the party atmosphere.

Christian Scharpf, Munich's economic affairs representative and Wiesn chief of the SPD, has stated that they are on schedule for the Oktoberfest. Most seats for the Oktoberfest in Munich have already been reserved, making it clear that the event is eagerly awaited by visitors from all over the world.

Whether "Wackelkontakt" or "Bella Napoli" will be the Wiesn hit for Oktoberfest 2025 remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: the event is set to be another unforgettable celebration of Bavarian culture and tradition. Stay tuned for updates on the "A Liad für d'Wiesn" music competition and the announcement of the Wiesn hit for Oktoberfest 2025.

1. The city of Munich organizes not only the Oktoberfest, but also the "A Liad für d'Wiesn" music competition to find a song that encapsulates the spirit of the event.
2. At the Munich Oktoberfest, besides the beer tents and food stalls, an increasing number of businesses and rides now accept card payments, making it more convenient for the six million visitors expected.
3. Apart from music and beer, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, travel, and cars are also integral parts of the global Oktoberfest lifestyle, as visitors seek to immerse themselves in the rich Bavarian culture and tradition during the festivities.

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