Munich, September 8, 2026

The legendary Angermaier Trachten Night traditionally kicks off the pre-Oktoberfest season. Yesterday, around 600 guests from media, culture, and business once again came together to celebrate the Angermaier Trachten Night. This glamorous Oktoberfest prelude is taking place for the 21st time.

The starting signal was the tapping of the large Augustiner wooden keg by Oktoberfest landlady Eva Hochreiter. With a magnificent two strikes, the Oktoberfest landlady earned great respect. The brilliantly danced and acrobatic fashion show, which left the entire hall in the Alte Kongresshalle in Munich in awe from minute one, showcased the latest Oktoberfest trends for 2026 and provided the best possible kickoff for the Trachten Night.

This was followed by the presentation of the "Goldene Lederhose" award. Jochen Buck delivered an emotional and impressive laudatory speech for this year's winner, Johannes Lochner, two-time Olympic champion and five-time World Champion in bobsleigh.

Whether on "Let's Dance" or at the Angermaier Trachten Night – Ross Antony is simply always a guarantee for good cheer and a great atmosphere. With his two performances, he immediately got the audience singing and swaying along, earning round after round of minutes-long applause.

Joelina Drews also presented her song "Durch und Durch" and delighted not only the guests in the hall, but also her father, Jürgen Drews, who couldn't stay in his seat during the performance and celebrated his daughter with immense pride.

This year's finale of Germany's largest dirndl casting was also eagerly awaited. Selected from nearly 500 applicants, the five finalists were allowed to present themselves on the big stage in dirndls from the current Oktoberfest collection and answer several questions about the festival from Radio Arabella host Agnes Zimmermann. The jury, consisting of Anna Maria Ferchichi, Giulia Siegel, Joelina Drews, and Simon Licht, then had a tough choice to make and withdrew to announce a final decision.

In the meantime, Nadja and Arthur, two professional child dancers, left the audience in awe. With incredible energy and rapid dance steps, the young dancing duo was simply impressive.

The winner of the evening and the new Angermaier Wiesn-Madl was Jaqueline Pineau.

In addition to traditional costume trends and the casting competition, there was plenty of excitement outside the main hall as well. Spielbank Garmisch-Partenkirchen brought thrill to the event with "Roulette in Tracht," raising a remarkable sum for a good cause (the Attl Foundation and the Surgery Foundation of TU Munich). The perfect conclusion was once again delivered by the iconic Oktoberfest band Ois Easy, who—followed by DJ Gigi—kept the guests partying late into the night.

We thank this year's partners:

The Trachten Night 2025

Munich, September 10, 2025 

With a spirited "O’zapft is!" from cabaret artist Jürgen Kirner, Munich's hottest pre-Oktoberfest party began on Tuesday evening. The anticipation for the Oktoberfest was palpable, and celebrations were well underway even before the official start at the Theresienwiese. The Alte Kongresshalle, just a stone's throw from the Theresienwiese, transformed into a glamorous stage full of tradition, lifestyle, and prominent guests. 

The unique mix of exuberant atmosphere, glamorous guests, and Bavarian traditions makes the Angermaier Trachten Nacht an absolute must-attend event year after year, building boundless anticipation for the Oktoberfest. In true Wiesn style, around 600 guests toasted with freshly tapped Augustiner beer, enjoyed Bavarian delicacies, and got into a celebratory mood early on with the Bavarian Bachhauser Blasmusik and later the Wiesn band Ois Easy. People danced and laughed exuberantly into the early morning hours – side by side with Trachten icon Dr. Axel Munz and his daughter Nina. 

Among the guests shone a top-tier star lineup: schlager legend Jürgen Drews appeared alongside his wife Ramona. Both were more than proud as their charming daughter Joelina, together with Lucas Cordalis and Achim Petry, thrilled the audience with their singing performance. Also on-site were GNTM winner Barbara Meier, actress Mariella Ahrens, and DJane Giulia Siegel. The prominent line-up was rounded out by actors Nele Kiper, Michael Kranz, Mercedes Müller, and Debby Müller. They all ensured plenty of glamour and flashing cameras. Thus, the night became not only a tribute to Bavarian tradition, but also a glamorous society highlight. 

A laser act and the impressive performance of the DDC breakers provided a spectacular start to the evening, captivating the audience from the very beginning with breathtaking energy and dance skills. This set the stage for the centerpiece of the Angermaier Trachten Nacht: the grand Wiesn trend fashion show, which showcased the latest styles for the Oktoberfest in a dynamic, modern, and engaging dance performance. A special highlight was the finale of Germany's largest Dirndl casting. The three winners presented themselves in festive traditional costume before a large audience: Sophia Koch took third place, Antonia Schmidt second, and the victory went to Layla Beutler, who enchanted the audience with her appearance. Alongside fashion and the casting, various other program points provided variety and entertainment: guests tried their luck at "Roulette in Trachten," while hair and makeup stations, bag charm stations, cosmetics, and more were available. Olympians Felix Loch and Denise Schindler impressed with traditional outfits created by Angermaier specifically for the Olympic bid. Afterward, the cult Wiesn band Ois Easy heated things up for the afterparty, turning the evening into an unforgettable celebration late into the night. Presenter Angela Ascher guided through the program with charm and humor, rounding off the evening perfectly with her entertaining style.