Munich is world-famous for Oktoberfest, the world's largest folk festival, as well as atmospheric Christmas markets and a rich cultural scene. Bavaria's capital offers a wide range of events between tradition and urban lifestyle throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo The Digitalanalog Festival Munich 2026 celebrates its 25th anniversary at Muffatwerk with free admission to music, video art and performances.
Illustrative photo Keep It Low Festival 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October at Backstage Munich. Two days of stoner rock, doom, sludge and psychedelic with a strong line-up, two stages and an outdoor beer garden – a must for the heavy underground scene.
Illustrative photo The Kirchweihdult of the Auer Dult 2026 takes place from 17 to 25 October on Mariahilfplatz in Munich. With around 250 stalls, rides and Bavarian specialities it offers an authentic folk-festival atmosphere. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Christmas markets in Munich 2026, led by the Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz from 20 November to 24 December, offer traditional atmosphere, crafts and culinary highlights at multiple locations across the city. Entry is free everywhere.
Illustrative photo The Krampus Run Munich 2026 takes place on December 13 through the Old Town. More than 300 Krampus figures and Perchten parade free of charge through the pedestrian zone to Marienplatz and the Christmas Market.
Illustrative photo Munich celebrates New Year's Eve 2026/2027 on 31 December 2026, with the main free gathering on Marienplatz. Fireworks are banned in the old-town core. Tollwood, Hofbräuhaus and viewpoints at the Isar and Friedensengel complete the night into 1 January 2027.
Illustrative photo The Löwenbräukeller Starkbierfest in Munich brings together strong Triumphator beer, live Bavarian music and the traditional stone lifting contest from February 12 to March 20.
Illustrative photo The Starkbierfest Salvator 2027 takes place from February 26 to March 21 at Paulaner am Nockherberg in Munich. For three weeks, the festival celebrates the dark double bock beer Salvator, Bavarian food and the famous political cabaret speech.
Illustrative photo The original Munich Strong Beer Festival 2027 takes place from 26 February to 21 March at Paulaner am Nockherberg. With Paulaner Salvator, a Wiesn band and Bavarian tradition, it is the highlight of Munich’s “fifth season” – more relaxed and local than Oktoberfest.
Illustrative photo Wannda Circus Open Air 2027 takes place on five dates from 15 May to 4 September at the circus grounds in Munich-Freimann. Psychedelic and electronic music, acrobatics, art workshops and a climate-neutral atmosphere under the big circus tent await visitors. Tickets from around €20.
Illustrative photo Prog Metal Mania 2027 brings progressive metal and rock to Munich's Technikum for three days. With fourteen bands on one stage, this niche festival is a must for genre fans.
Illustrative photo Klassik am Odeonsplatz 2027 takes place on 10 and 11 July on the historic Odeonsplatz in Munich. Munich’s largest open-air classical festival featuring the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Philharmonic offers world-class music under the open sky in front of the Feldherrnhalle. Tickets from €21.