Oktoberfest is a major event for the people of Munich. This makes the show premiering at the Bayerischer Hof shortly before the festival begins all the more surprising. With “Oktoberfest: A Musical. An Almost True Story. Almost True…,” Hollywood composer and multiple Grammy Award winner Harold Faltermeyer, together with American author Philip LaZebnik, has brought to the stage a musical that takes a massive jab at the origins of the folk festival. The musical was first performed in Los Angeles several years ago, while the German-language premiere took place in Berlin about two years ago. On September 16, 2026, the international troupe of entertainers has finally arrived in Harold Faltermeyer’s hometown.
Hollywood in Munich: A Top-Notch Ensemble and Star Composer
The play essentially revolves around the marriage of Ludwig I of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen in 1810, which is considered the birth of Oktoberfest. The musical oscillates between satire and comedy and also takes a tongue-in-cheek look at current issues such as the annual rise in beer prices. What makes this performance special is its multilingual format: while the dialogue is spoken in German, the songs are performed in English.
The ensemble features familiar faces such as the comedy duo “Geschwister Pfister” and Manal Raga a Sabit, who thrills audiences as Lola Montez, the king’s mistress. Munich-born Harold Faltermeyer provides the perfect soundtrack: The Hollywood composer, who achieved worldwide fame with classics like “Top Gun,” even incorporated a nod to his iconic hit “Axel F.” into his Oktoberfest musical. Anyone who wants to experience this wild spectacle live should hurry, as the performances at the Komödie im Bayerischen Hof run almost simultaneously with Oktoberfest.
Key Information About the Oktoberfest Musical
📍Venue: Komödie im Bayerischen Hof, Promenadepl. 6, 80333 Munich
🎟️ Tickets: Ticket prices start at €20.00 and go up to €44.00 and €53.00 for the middle and upper categories, respectively. Tickets can be purchased on the Komödie im Bayerischen Hof website.
🗓️ Event dates: September 16 through October 4, 2026
