Oktoberfest (Munich)

Oktoberfest in Munich now costs €15 per liter of beer—a 50% increase over the last decade—with corporate tents controlling 80% of seating. The festival draws 6 million tourists each year, turning the grounds into overcrowded aisles where locals avoid going. It's more commercialized than #2 Coachella because the beer is mass-produced and the 'Bavarian' music is often performed by hired DJs rather than traditional oompah bands. The authentic experience now requires private tours that can cost €500 per person, far beyond the original democratic spirit.