Oktoberfest opens as Munich mayor taps first beer keg — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oktoberfest-opens-as-munich-mayor-taps-first-beer-kegContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Oktoberfest opens in Munich as mayor taps first keghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oktoberfest-opens-as-munich-mayor-taps-first-beer-keghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oktoberfest-opens-as-munich-mayor-taps-first-beer-keg#u79952Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:50:14 +0000Munich launched the 191st edition of Oktoberfest as Mayor Dominik Krause tapped the opening beer keg in two strokes. Thousands of visitors dressed in traditional Bavarian attire gathered at the Theresienwiese fairground for brass music, freshly tapped beer, and local food. Security measures include AI-powered cameras, bans on knives, drones, and large bags, alongside a deployment of over 600 police officers. The world-renowned folk festival runs for 16 days through October 4, with organizers expecting approximately six million attendees from across the globe.Why it mattersOktoberfest stands as