Oktoberfest in Saigon 2026 and Ho Chi Minh City's New Long Thanh Airport: What Travelers Need to Know Before 2026

Oktoberfest in Saigon is an annual event held in late September or early October, but the German Business Association has not confirmed exact 2026 dates or the venue. For anyone planning to fly into Long Thanh International Airport (the new airport serving Ho Chi Minh City) for a 2026 trip, that gap matters: GBA announces dates and venue only 2 to 3 months before the event, so booking flights or festival tickets early is risky. Transfer details from Long Thanh do not appear in any Oktoberfest source; confirm taxi availability and travel time separately before you lock anything in.

Standard entry historically costs VND 700,000 to 1,500,000 (USD 28 to 60), and that price includes a welcome beer and a snack. The lower end of that range has appeared in recent years, but the 2026 tier structure is not set, so treat this as a planning range. After the included welcome beer, drinks are extra: a 0.5L beer mug costs VND 60,000 to 90,000, and food platters of bratwurst or pretzels run VND 150,000 to 400,000. A full evening for two with drinks and food can total VND 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 (USD 80 to 140).

VIP tables cost more than standard entry. The GBA does not publish VIP pricing until event details are confirmed, so ask GBA for VIP pricing when details are announced. This tier is the one to request if you want a reserved table, but confirm exactly what it includes before paying. Standard tickets do not include a table, only entry, the welcome beer, and the snack.

Tickets sell out, so book as soon as sales open. Sales typically open 2 to 3 months before the event, along with the venue and date confirmation. Do not wait for door sales or assume extra tickets will appear on the night; the GBA's official channels are the only reliable place to buy. The festival runs from about 6 PM to midnight, with doors opening at 5:30 PM, so plan to arrive early.

2026 ticket prices are not yet confirmed. Verify through official GBA channels and local event announcements before setting your budget. Do not buy from third-party resellers; only the GBA can confirm a ticket is valid. The GBA will post the real ticket tiers and purchase link when the event is announced.

A 0.5L beer mug at the festival costs VND 60,000 to 90,000. Your standard ticket includes one welcome beer and a snack, but every additional pour is charged separately. The included drink has varied in size at past editions, so do not assume it is a full 0.5L. The bar standard is a full 0.5L pour, so budget for full mugs.

Food platters with bratwurst and pretzels run from VND 150,000 to 400,000. A single platter is usually enough for one person with a beer, or a light shared snack for two. For a larger mixed board of sausages, pretzels, and sides, expect to pay toward the higher end of that range. Order one platter first, see the portion, then add a second only if needed.

For two adults, a realistic evening with standard entry, a shared food platter, and two to three extra 0.5L mugs each lands in the VND 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 (USD 80 to 140) range. Two standard tickets consume VND 1,400,000 to 3,000,000 before you reach the bar. Four to six extra mugs at VND 60,000 to 90,000 each plus one platter at VND 150,000 to 400,000 add roughly VND 390,000 to VND 940,000. The total depends on ticket tier and platter price. If you buy the cheapest tickets and keep extras to a minimum, the total can fall below VND 2,000,000; treat the published range as a planning guide.

Prices above reflect recent years and may change for the 2026 edition. Check official GBA channels when tickets go on sale 2 to 3 months before the late September or early October event for the confirmed 2026 food and drink price list.

The 2026 Oktoberfest venue is likely to be the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers or Gem Center, both in District 1. Once you are in District 1, the festival is central and walkable. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and live service runs from about 6 PM to midnight. No official Oktoberfest source yet includes Long Thanh International Airport transfer numbers, so check taxi availability and travel time from Long Thanh separately before booking flights or hotels.

For two people, a full Saigon Oktoberfest evening costs VND 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 (USD 80 to 140) including drinks and food, based on recent editions. Standard entry alone runs VND 700,000 to 1,500,000 per person, and that ticket typically includes a welcome beer and a snack. If both of you buy standard tickets at the upper end, entry consumes VND 3,000,000 before any extra food or beer. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the festival runs from about 6 PM to midnight.

Once inside, a 0.5L beer mug costs VND 60,000 to 90,000. Food platters with bratwurst or pretzels range from VND 150,000 to 400,000. Because each standard ticket includes a welcome beer and a snack, you start with two beers and two small snacks. A realistic additional order for two people is two to three more mugs each and one shared platter. That means four to six extra mugs plus one platter, which adds roughly VND 390,000 to VND 940,000. At lower entry prices, two people can stay near the bottom of the total budget; at higher entry prices, take it easy on extra rounds or split platters.

The VND 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 range is a planning guide, not a strict price floor or cap. With two standard tickets at VND 700,000 to 1,500,000 each, the entry portion is VND 1,400,000 to 3,000,000; adding four to six mugs and one platter can push the total above or below that range at the extremes. Do not plan a VIP table into this estimate. VIP tables cost more than standard entry and are not included in the range. If you want a table with servers and a reserved spot, budget separately. Arrange a Grab or taxi home before you start drinking, and keep your phone and wallet in a zipped pocket in the crowd.

These figures reflect recent years. The 2026 ticket and menu prices are not yet confirmed, so check GBA official channels or local news when dates are announced 2 to 3 months before the event. Book early once tickets go on sale, and keep your passport with you for ID checks at entry.

For arrivals through the new Long Thanh International Airport serving Ho Chi Minh City, book Oktoberfest standard entry at VND 700,000 to 1,500,000 (USD 28 to 60) as soon as the German Business Association confirms 2026 dates, usually 2 to 3 months before the late September or early October weekend. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the festival runs from about 6 PM to midnight. Recent editions have used the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers or Gem Center in District 1, both easy to reach by Grab or taxi.