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 Oben Ohne Open Air 2027 takes place on 24 July from 13:00 to 22:00 at Königsplatz in Munich. This non-profit youth festival offers pop, hip-hop and indie on two stages at affordable prices with a strong focus on inclusion and awareness.
Illustrative photo The Giesinger Bräu Starkbierfest takes place at Werk 2 on Detmoldstraße in Munich, bringing together strong beer, brass music and Bavarian conviviality in a purpose built festival tent. Exact dates for 2027 have not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo The Theatron Musiksommer 2027 once again brings several weeks of daily free open-air concerts to the lakeside stage in Munich’s Olympiapark. The amphitheatre by the Olympic Lake offers a unique atmosphere for local and international acts from all genres. Exact dates and the programme will be announced in due course.
Illustrative photo The Munich Midsummer Night’s Dream 2027 at Olympiapark combines live music, festival atmosphere and one of Germany’s largest fireworks displays over the Olympic Lake. The exact date has not yet been announced (TBA); traditionally the event takes place on a Saturday in July.
Illustrative photo The Isarinselfest 2027 is expected in early September on Praterinsel in Munich. The free open-air festival features live music, DJ sets, a culture programme and family activities in a unique Isar River setting. Exact dates will be announced later.
Illustrative photo The Starkbierfest at Augustiner Keller Munich taps Maximator straight from the wooden barrel during Lent, inside the historic vaults of the Alter Lagerkeller and the Festsaal. Exact 2027 dates have not yet been confirmed, with Munich's Starkbierzeit expected to run from late February to late March.
Illustrative photo TUNIX Open Air 2027 is the free student festival of the Technical University of Munich at Königsplatz. Featuring live bands, a beer garden and summer atmosphere, it continues the tradition of this popular open-air event. Exact dates are still to be announced.
Illustrative photo From September 19 to October 4, 2026, the Königlicher Hirschgarten in Munich hosts its Wirtshauswiesn. Inside the Wirtshaus, guests enjoy Oktoberfest style food, Augustiner beer from the barrel and brass band music, with free admission.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Munich 2026 takes place from 19 September to 4 October with world-famous beer tents, Bavarian food, traditional parades and unforgettable festival atmosphere. ```