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 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 In 2027, the Königlicher Hirschgarten in Munich once again 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 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 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 Silvestermeile Munich 2026 is expected to turn Ludwigstraße between the Siegestor and Odeonsplatz into an roughly 800-metre open-air mile again for New Year’s Eve, with light shows, four music stages and street food. Dates and tickets for 2026/27 are not yet published; updates will appear on silvestermeile.de.
Illustrative photo The Christkindlmarkt am Chinesischen Turm 2026 brings cozy Advent charm to Munich's English Garden, with horse drawn carriages, brass music and free admission. The exact 2026 dates have not yet been finalized.
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 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 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 Cécile McLorin Salvant performs on October 14, 2026 at the Herkulessaal der Residenz in Munich. The award winning jazz vocalist brings her quartet for an evening blending jazz and storytelling.
Illustrative photo On 15 October 2026, Convergence Fest with Ronnie Romero and Gus G. hits Backstage Halle in Munich (Reitknechtstraße 6). Showtime 20:00, standing tickets from 41 euro: hard rock, metal and shared classics, on sale via Eventim.