The most popular Oktoberfest Music Hits

This is for sure the most famous and most often played Oktoberfest song. It is played so many times during Oktoberfest and is a signal for everyone to raise their glasses and say "Prost!" (cheers!) to each other.  The song is a toast to good times, good friends, and of course, good beer. 

The most popular Oktoberfest music hit in 2023 was this Italian song written by Dario Farina. It is very likely that the Oktoberfest popularity for this song will continues in the next years as well.

This song with the meaning "Today is such a nice day" ("Heid is so a schöner Tag") has been a Oktoberfest music hit for years and is sung in Bavarian dialect. It's a fun song to dance as there is an easy choreography for this song. There is a particular dance that involves spreading the arms like a plane ("Flieger") that can be spottet throughout the Oktoberfest tents when this song is played.

This song is a very popular Oktoberfest music hit. It is about a girl called "Rosi" who is incolved in a "scandal" because everyone who feels a longing for women can simply call her. The song also mentions the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall in Munich right in the beginning.

This song by German singer Helene Fischer is a pop hit that's perfect for dancing and singing along. It has become a popular Oktoberfest song in recent years.

This famous song by the German singer Nena is the most famous German song when it was released in 1983. It still is one of the most internationally known song that is in German language. It is known for its catchy melody and lyrics which contain a pollitical message. The song tells the story of 99 red balloons floating into the sky, accidentally triggering a military conflict and reflecting Cold War-era tensions. Despite its serious message, the upbeat rhythm and energy have made it a timeless favorite at celebrations worldwide and of course the Oktoberfest.

This feel-good anthem with its lively rhythm and positive lyrics make it a perfect crowd-pleaser, and it's become a beloved staple inside the Munich's Oktoberfest beer tents. The song’s joyful, celebratory mood perfectly captures the spirit of the festival, keeping the party atmosphere alive year after year.

This classic song by John Denver has been a very popular Oktoberfest song for a long time now. It's a great sing-along tune that's perfect for a party atmosphere and this makes it no wonder it is one of the most popular Oktoberfest music hits.

"YMCA" by Village People is a party classic with a catchy chorus and  dance moves that are known by locals and international Oktoberfest guests alike. Its upbeat tempo and fun, inclusive message makes it a favorite at Oktoberfest. The amazing party energy that comes with this song brings the whole Oktoberfest tent to sing along and dance to this iconic song year after year.

Although not originally from Germany, it has become such a popular Okotberfest song, with thousands of Oktoberfest visitors singing along to the famous chorus "Sweet Caroline, oh, oh, oh, good times never seemed so good."

"Sweet Caroline" was the most popular Oktoberfest song of 2024.

This song by the famous British singer Robbie Williams is a very iconic Oktoberfest song, that is usually played to end the Oktoberfest evening in the beer tents. It makes everyone feel especially heartfelt and sentimental.