Highlights of the year Munich

January

27.12.2022 - 04.01.2023
Die Hochzeit des Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro
Cuvilliés-Theater
Kammeroper München
Opera buffa in four acts with German lyrics
music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

21.12.2022 - 08.01.2023
Der Nussknacker - The Nutcracker
Prinzregententheater
A Christmas Fairy Tale - International Festival Ballet
Music by Peter I. Tchaikovsky

01.01.2023
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Münchner Symphoniker - Beethoven: Symphonie Nr. 9 d-moll op. 125 mit Schlusschor über Schillers Ode „An die Freude“ - Munich Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven with final chorus on Schiller's ode "To Joy
Gasteig HP8, Isarphilharmonie

02.01.2023, 15:30 & 19:30
03.01.2023, 15:30 & 19:30
Magic! – Zauber der Illusion - Magic! - Magic of Illusion
Prinzregententheater
with the magicians and conjurers Ed Alonzo, Magic Unlimited, Wall Clown, Simone Al Ani and Sos & Victoria Petrosyan

26.11.2022 - 14.01.2023
Pettersson feiert Weihnachten - Pettersson celebrates Christmas
Münchner Theater für Kinder
In the house of Pettersson and Findus, Christmas preparations are in full swing. When the two and their chickens are looking for the most beautiful Christmas tree in the forest, disaster strikes. Findus runs over poor Pettersson with his sled. He now has not only a sprained foot, but also many other problems.....
In the end, it's all thanks to old Pettersson, a chicken rocket and... Santa Claus, of course.
Silent night? Doesn't look like it.

08.01.2023   
Der König der Löwen - The Lion King
Kleine Olympiahalle
For the first time, this concert event combines the brilliant film soundtrack with the gripping songs of the eponymous musical world success and impressively emotionalizes them with screen animations. Together, the magical music of Sir Elton John and Hans Zimmer is a unique concert experience that touches and inspires all ages equally!

11.01.2023 - 22.01.2023
Disney Die schöne und das Biest - Disney The Beauty and the Beast
Deutsches Theater
Audiences can expect a wonderful fairy tale experience with fabulous performers, polished dance scenes, colorful imagery and soulful music. The versatile ensemble sparkles with energy and delights with whirling choreography and entrancing singing. Accompanied by a 21-piece orchestra, the cast enchants with wonderful classics such as "Fairy Tales Write Time."

13.01.2023   
Die Eiskönigin - Frozen
Kleine Olympiahalle
The sisters Elsa and Anna and their companions embark on an adventurous musical journey with the stars of the German-language musical scene, the large skating ensemble as well as top-class international acrobats. And this immediately in spectacular form - on ice!

14.01.2023 - 15.01.2023   
Dschungelbuch - das Musical - Jungle Book - the Musical
Kleine Olympiahalle
In the energetic musical "Jungle Book", the jungle comes to life. Mogli and his animal friends take young and old on an adventurous journey. Specially composed musical hits, lots of excitement and humor ensure an entertaining live experience for the whole family!  

15.01.2023
Radio Plapperzahn - Radio Babbletooth
Münchner Marionettentheater

21.01.2023 - 22.01.2023   
CAVALLUNA - Geheimnis der Ewigkeit - Secret of Eternity
Olympiahalle   
The new show CAVALLUNA - "Secret of Eternity" promises again highest equestrian art, overwhelming shows and soulful music - all this embedded in a fantastic story.

27.01.2023   
André Rieu World Tour 2023
Olympiahalle   

03.12.2022 - 21.04.2023
Die kleine Hexe - The Little Witch
Münchner Theater für Kinder
The little witch is completely out of sorts, the black sheep of her entire guild, so to speak. Because she only wants to do good everywhere; after all, she has fabulous magic powers. However, she is still very young and still needs to practice a bit. So it sometimes rains clothespins or even white mice. She is supported by her faithful, but always hungry raven Abraxas.

18.12.2022-30.04.2023
Oh, wie schön ist Panama - Oh, how beautiful is Panama
Münchner Theater für Kinder
The little bear and the little tiger live comfortably in their little house by the river. One fine day, the little bear fishes for a box that smells so wonderfully of bananas and on which "Panama" is written. So the two friends decide without further ado to move to Panama.

February

03.12.2022 - 21.04.2023
Die kleine Hexe - The Little Witch
Münchner Theater für Kinder
The little witch is completely out of sorts, the black sheep of her entire guild, so to speak. Because she only wants to do good everywhere; after all, she has fabulous magic powers. However, she is still very young and still needs to practice a bit. So it sometimes rains clothespins or even white mice. She is supported by her faithful, but always hungry raven Abraxas.

18.12.2022-30.04.2023
Oh, wie schön ist Panama - Oh, how beautiful is Panama
Münchner Theater für Kinder
The little bear and the little tiger live comfortably in their little house by the river. One fine day, the little bear fishes for a box that smells so wonderfully of bananas and on which "Panama" is written. So the two friends decide without further ado to move to Panama.

03.02.2023 - 07.10.2023
Flower Power Festival München
Grüner Saal | Botanischer Garten
Based on an interdisciplinary exhibition on the cultural history of flowers, which will run from February 3 to July 9, 2023 at Kunsthalle München under the title "Flowers Forever. Flowers in Art and Culture," Kunsthalle München, together with Gasteig München, the Munich-Nymphenburg Botanical Garden and BIOTOPIA - Naturkundemuseum Bayern, is initiating a cross-city event for Munich and the surrounding area throughout the seasons.

10.02.2023
STAR WARS in Concert
Gasteig HP8, Isarphilharmonie
Oscar-winning composer John Williams also created the impressive film score for the new trilogy. In February 2023, the Pilsen Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ben Palmer, will bring this soundscape to life while the film plays on big screen, transporting the audience to a galaxy - far, far away....

12.02.2023
KINDERFASCHING - CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL
Deutsches Theater
Faschingsfeier for young and old

16.02.2023 - 19.02.2023    
HOLIDAY ON ICE
Olympiahalle
A NEW DAY is the most technically and artistically elaborate production of HOLIDAY ON ICE to date and presents figure skating and artistry at the highest level. Sensational stage designs, imaginative costumes, spectacular stage technology, and rousing music make A NEW DAY a show of superlatives, in which figure skating and acrobatics merge perfectly. Staged as a 360-degree experience, you can feel the thrilling energy and incomparable dynamics from every seat.   

21.02.2023 Faschingsdienstag - Shrove Tuesday
Tanz der Marktweiber - Dance of the market women
Viktualienmarkt
Shortly after Christmas, the colorfully filled doughnuts begin to pile up in Munich bakeries, a clear sign that Carnival is approaching. The carnival season officially begins on Epiphany (January 6) and ends on Shrove Tuesday.  This is the climax of the Munich carnival: On the Viktualienmarkt the mayor speaks, the prince and princess and the carnival guard say goodbye with their last performances - and thousands of people look forward to the dance of the market women. During the year, these women sell fruit and vegetables, fish, flowers, spices and fresh juices at their stalls. Now they whirl across the stage in brightly colored costumes so that the petticoat skirts and high hats just fly. Every year they start with the cult song "Linie 8", followed by newly rehearsed dances. A unique experience!

23.02.2023    
The Music of Harry Potter
Kleine Olympiahalle    
"The Music of Harry Potter - Live in Concert" is a magical evening of a very special kind. It sonorously combines the musical highlights of the "Harry Potter" films and the play "Harry Potter and the Enchanted Child" into a unique experience.

25.02.2023, 17 Uhr
Veranstaltung von »Spielfeld Klassik« - Münchner Philharmoniker
Profis zum Anfassen - Holzbläser – Event by "Spielfeld Klassik" - Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
Professionals at your fingertips - woodwinds
How does the air blown into the flute become a sound? Can you study the xylophone? How much does a percussionist sweat? And who can you ask about all this? Us!
We, the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, will introduce you to our instruments in detail. You can ask us questions.

For families with children from 6 to 12 years.
Admission is free, but registration at spielfeldklassik@muenchen.de is required.

26.02.2023    
Bibi & Tina
Kleine Olympiahalle    
After the great success of the last tour, Bibi & Tina are finally coming back on a big tour with their current program "Die verhexte Hitparade" to make thousands of children's eyes light up! The two best friends come with Germany's most successful children and family show with all the hits and an exciting story, to Munich in the Kleine Olympiahalle.

18.02.2023 - 15.04.2023
Pettersson und Findus feiern Geburtstag - Pettersson and Findus celebrate their birthday
Münchner Theater für Kinder

March

02.03.2023
Basketball
EuroLeague: FC Bayern München - Crvena Zvezda MTS Belgrad
Audi Dome

03.03.2023
Eishockey - German Ice Hockey League
Deutsche Eishockey League: Red Bull München - Straubing Tigers
Olympia-Eissportzentrum

03.03.2023
Musikparade 2023 - Music parade 2023
Europe's biggest tour of military and brass music
Olympiahalle

04.03.2023
17. münchen swingt - 17. munich swings
Muffatwerk, Muffathalle
Bernhard Ullrich & His Swing Orchestra playing "The music of Count Basie" feat. Pete York dr, "Brazilian Affairs" Tizian Jost Trio & Peter Fessler voc, Wine & Roses Swing Orchestra feat. Titilayo Adedokun voc and Carolyn Breuer sax

04.03.2023
Panagiota Petridou - Comedy
Münchner Lustspielhaus

04.03.2023
We Love MMA 64 - Mixed Martial Arts
Kleine Olympiahalle
We Love MMA is the ultimate martial arts spectacle and one of the most famous and successful mixed martial arts series in Europe. Also in the new season, the elite fighters let it rip in the We Love MMA cage. MMA fans can look forward to exciting fights and spectacular title fights in Germany's largest and most attractive arenas.

05.03., 12.03., 19.03., 26.03.2023
Jazz Brunch
11:00 - 14:00, Brasserie OskarMaria, Lietraturhaus München
Julia Hornung (double bass) and Daniel Fischer (guitar) invite together with Munich musicians every Sunday to the Brasserie "OskarMaria" for live sessions. The Lizeraturhaus swings and celebrates to Great American Songbook, world music from Latin America, Gypsy Jazz or Schlager of the 1920s.
Free admission.

07.03.2023 - 26.03.2023
Dirty Dancing - The Original live on Tour
Deutsches Theater
An enchanting love story and rousing songs. Dirty Dancing has made film and music history in equal measure. The stage version brings both together as a spectacular live event that has thrilled more than eight million people to date. Dirty Dancing - The Original live on Tour now returns in a lavish and contemporary revamp.

10.03.2023 - 02.04.2023
Starkbierfest - Strong Beer Festival
Nockherberg
Traditionally, strong beer is drunk in Bavaria during Lent between Ash Wednesday and Easter. So every year, March gets off to a very happy, convivial and Munich start, as the Paulaner brewery hosts its legendary Starkbierfest, which expresses the local attitude to life and is as much a part of the city as the Oktoberfest. People drink strong beer together while listening to brass music, talk a lot and have fun, simply enjoying life. Since time immemorial, the people of Munich have made a pilgrimage to the "Berg", or more precisely to the Nockherberg in Giesing, for this purpose during Lent. There are several festivals in and around the city - but this one is cult and the original. Because the Starkbier was invented on the Nockherberg and is called "Salvator" by the way. The highlight of the Starkbier festival is the Salvator rehearsal with the so-called Politiker-Derblecken in the form of a Lenten sermon and a singspiel.

13.03.2023
82. Schwabinger Poetry Slam
Münchner Lustspielhaus

17.03.2023
St. Patricks Day

17.03.2023
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone™ - in Concert
Olympiahalle
In March 2023, the first part of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" will come to the Olympiahalle Munich for the first time with a live orchestra. Fans can watch on a big screen how Harry masters his first adventurous school year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, how he runs through eerie corridors and over moving staircases or competes in Quidditch tournaments on a magic broom. An experience in a class of its own!

17.03.2023, 10 Uhr
18.03.2023, 15 Uhr
FELIX JANOSA
"Senta und die verfluchte Partitur", das Familiengrusical der Münchner Philharmoniker –
"Senta and the Cursed Score," the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra's family horror musical
Gasteig HP8, Isarphilharmonie, München

The horror musical for young and old invites you to laugh and fear, to haunt and conjure, to enjoy and marvel! Four actors* will take you into an unknown, magical world and, together with about 80 musicians of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, will lead you through forgotten and perhaps also cursed music. It all begins with an eerie box that ghost researcher Senta has brought back from her vacation. Inside are all sorts of strange objects and mysterious music! Together with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Senta now sets out on the trail of a forgotten composer and encounters not only the clumsy ghosts Glissandi and Tranquilla, but also a mysterious count... Discover the secret of the cursed score for yourself and embark on an eerily beautiful musical journey.

Children/Youth/U30: 11 €
Adults: 32 € / 23 € / 14 €

Until Sun 19.3.2023
in each case Mo-Su from 12.00 o'clock
Curling with 8 natural ice rinks
Biergarten | Königlicher Hirschgarten

20.03.2023
Céline Dion
Olympiahalle
COURAGE WOLRD TOUR

April

01.04.2023 - 10.04.2023
Ein Amerikaner in Paris - An American in Paris
Prinzregententheater
With unforgettable Gershwin melodies such as "The Man I Love", "They Can't Take That Away From Me", "I Got Rhythm", "An American in Paris", "'S Wonderful", "Rhapsody in Blue" and many more.

One of the best-known and most beautiful musical declarations of love comes from George Gershwin: In his 1928 composition "An American in Paris" he captured the flair of a stay in Paris and thus set a musical monument to the metropolis on the Seine. Now the romantic story about the young US veteran Jerry and the Parisian Lise comes to life on the musical stage.

02.04.2023    
„The Masked Singer“
Olympiahalle

06.04.2023 - 08.04.2023
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Isarphilharmonie

10.04.2023
83. Schwabinger Poetry Slam
Lustspielhaus

13.04.2023 - 14.04.2023
Corso Leopold
Münchner Leopoldstraße
Art, culture, politics, games and fun
The aim of Corso Leopold e.V. is to promote activities in the fields of culture, art and environmental protection on Leopoldstrasse under the name "Corso Leopold". For this purpose, the street space is cleared of motorized vehicles on its entire surface.

15.04.2023 - 23.04.2023
BMW Open by Amex 2023
Tennisanlage MTTC Iphitos
MTTC Iphitos is the traditional venue for world-class tennis! Experience pure tennis - international top stars meet at the first German ATP tournament of the season on the Munich Center Court. Coupled with a family atmosphere and an exclusive culinary offer, all the ingredients are in place for a unique tournament experience at the MTTC Iphitos facility.

26.04.2023, 20 Uhr - Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
27.04.2023, 20 Uhr
GUGGEIS / WAGNER, STRAUSS, BARTÓK / 7. ABO A
Gasteig HP8, Isarphilharmonie

RICHARD WAGNER
Prelude to "Tristan and Isolde

RICHARD STRAUSS
Selected orchestral songs: "Allerseelen" op. 10/8 "Die heiligen drei Könige aus Morgenland" op. 56/6 "Waldseligkeit" op. 49/1 "Meinem Kinde" op. 37/3 "Morgen" op. 27/4 "Zueignung" op. 10/1 "Ruhe, meine Seele" op. 27/1

BÉLA BARTÓK
"Concerto for Orchestra" Sz 116
Conductor: Thomas Guggeis, Soprano: Anja Harteros

28.04.2023 - 29.04.2023
Aladdin and the magic lamp
Münchner Theater für Kinder

03.12.2022 - 21.04.2023
Die kleine Hexe - The Little Witch
Münchner Theater für Kinder
The little witch is completely out of sorts, the black sheep of her entire guild, so to speak. Because she only wants to do good everywhere; after all, she has fabulous magic powers. However, she is still very young and still needs to practice a bit. So it sometimes rains clothespins or even white mice. She is supported by her faithful, but always hungry raven Abraxas.

18.02.2023 - 15.04.2023
Pettersson und Findus feiern Geburtstag - Pettersson and Findus celebrate their birthday
Münchner Theater für Kinder

18.12.2022-30.04.2023
Oh, wie schön ist Panama - Oh, how beautiful is Panama
Münchner Theater für Kinder
The little bear and the little tiger live comfortably in their little house by the river. One fine day, the little bear fishes for a box that smells so wonderfully of bananas and on which "Panama" is written. So the two friends decide without further ado to move to Panama.

21.04.2023 - 07.05.2023
57. Münchner Frühlingsfest - 57th Munich Spring Festival
Theresienwiese
A great, attractive and traditional entertainment program awaits you! Enjoy the Bavarian tradition in the state capital Munich, and that on the beautiful Theresienwiese.

22.04.2023
Half Marathon Munich, 10km & 5km
Olympiapark

29.04.2023 - 07.05.2023
Auer Dult - Maidult - May Fair
Mariahilfplatz
The Munich market with folk festival fun has a long tradition. As early as 1796, Elector Karl Theodor granted the suburb of Au the right to hold a fair twice a year. Originally, the name "tult" or "Dult" meant church festival. In the course of time, the word changed its meaning and has since stood for "fair".

At the Auer Dult, around 260 market traders and showmen* offer their wares and folk festival attractions. The Auer Dult is a tableware market and a large open-air department store in one. With a bit of luck, real treasures can be found among the junk, trinkets and curiosities.

30.04.2023, 11 am
»VON MOZART BIS JAZZ MIT GUMMISTIEFELN« - "FROM MOZART TO JAZZ WITH RUBBER STUFFS" - Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
Festsaal im Münchner Künstlerhaus

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: String Quartet in G major KV 156
DAVID BRUCE: "Gumboots" for clarinet and string quartet
JAZZ-SOCKS by George Gershwin, John Green, Frank Zappa, Henning Sieverts a. o.
MATTHIAS AMBROSIUS: clarinet, bass clarinet and saxophone

until 30.04.2023
Hauptsache - Hüte, Hauben, Hip-Hop-Caps - Main thing - hats, hoods, hip-hop caps
Bayerisches Nationalmuseum
Headgear was and is a means of communication of the first order: it serves self-expression, makes hierarchies visible, can unite groups, but also separate them from one another. The Bavarian National Museum presents around 300 hats, hoods, caps and much more from its rich collection. From the Middle Ages to the present, the cultural history of this "main thing" is illuminated under various aspects. In addition to the history of fashion, the special exhibition also focuses on social and economic contexts and explores a wide variety of materials and manufacturing techniques.
The focus is on the historical originals, commented on and explained by pictorial material in lavish abundance. Loans for the 20th and 21st centuries from important private collections as well as current models by milliners and hat artists complement the presentation. The special exhibition shows: headgear is a fashion statement, of unique diversity and simply beautiful!

until 30.06.2023
Design für die große Transformation - Gestern, heute, übermorgen    – Design for the Great Transformation - Yesterday, Today, the Day After Tomorrow
Neue Sammlung | Pinakothek der Moderne

May

01.05.2023
Traditional maypole raising at the Viktualienmarkt
Viktualienmarkt
A Bavarian community without a maypole? Does not exist. Often even neighborhoods or large companies own their own tree. The painted and decorated trunks decorate the squares in front of the town hall, the church or other places in the village. If you want to be there when such a maypole is erected, join the many spectators at the Viktualienmarkt on May 1 in the morning, starting at around 10 a.m., as the Munich fire department raises the freshly painted and decorated landmark of the market. The maypole there has been donated by Munich's six major breweries for more than 50 years.

21.04.2023 - 07.05.2023
57. Münchner Frühlingsfest - 57th Munich Spring Festival
Theresienwiese
A great, attractive and traditional entertainment program awaits you! Enjoy the Bavarian tradition in the capital city of Munich, and on the beautiful Theresienwiese.

29.04.2023 - 07.05.2023
Auer Dult - Maidult
Mariahilfplatz
The Munich market with folk festival fun has a long tradition. As early as 1796, Elector Karl Theodor granted the suburb of Au the right to hold a fair twice a year. Originally, the name "tult" or "Dult" meant church festival. In the course of time, the word changed its meaning and has since stood for "fair".

At the Auer Dult, around 260 market traders and showmen* offer their wares and folk festival attractions. The Auer Dult is a tableware market and a large open-air department store in one. With a little luck, real treasures can be found among the junk, trinkets and curiosities.

06.05.2023
Lange Nacht der Musik - Long night of music
Various venues
Thousands of night owls will listen to musicians and bands who are at home in all conceivable musical styles - at the most unusual venues, such as churches, savings banks, bookstores, cinemas, museums, cafés, Bavarian inns or even in the clubs of this city.

06.05.2023 - 14.05.2023
„Munich Creative Business Week – The long week of design"
Various venues
At the "Munich Creative Business Week - The Long Week of Design" everything revolves around good style, sustainability, art, music, communication and creativity - and at all kinds of venues in the city.

16.05.2023 - 21.05.2023
Ghost - The Musical
Deutsches Theater
Love, drama and rousing songs. A fantastic film as a magical musical. The music for the stage adaptation of the cinema blockbuster Ghost - Message from Sam was written by Dave Stewart, who landed numerous world hits with the duo Eurythmics, together with star producer Glen Ballard. The German-language new production also delights with an impressive stage set, special effects and a perfectly cast.

18.05.2023 - 21.05.2023
Pferdesport - Equestrian
Pferd International 2023 - Horse International 2023
Olympia-Reitanlage Riem
Southern Germany's largest horse festival with a demanding sports program in the disciplines jumping, dressage, vaulting and the crowd-pleaser Working Equitation.

21.05.2023, 11 Uhr
"THE FOUR SEASONS" By Antonio Vivaldi and many musical surprises
Prinzregententheater
Violin: Julia Fischer & Lena Neudauer
Clarinet: Jörg Widmann

A tradition comes to an end: Heinrich Klug, former principal cellist of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, says goodbye with a brilliant farewell concert after 45 years of conducting the family concerts. The program includes "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi and other musical surprises.

For children 6 years and older with their families
Children and teenagers 11 €
adults 14 € / 23 € / 32 €

approx. May until October
Backyard flea markets
in all parts of the city
For the curious and the sociable, Munich's backyard flea markets offer surprising and often wildly romantic glimpses into the gardens and estates of Munich's neighborhood residents. On weekends from May to October, all the neighborhoods are involved, from Giesing to Glockenbachviertel to Westend. Wherever colorful balloons hang from the facades, the best bargains are to be found in clothing, toys, household goods and antiques - the important thing is that what you're willing to part with also ends up in good hands! But even that often becomes a minor matter when the residents spontaneously invite you over for apple pie or a barbecue and strangers become acquaintances. A typical Munich togetherness!

bis 30.06.2023
Design für die große Transformation - Gestern, heute, übermorgen - Design for the Great Transformation - Yesterday, Today, the Day After Tomorrow
Neue Sammlung | Pinakothek der Moderne

June

08.06.2023-10.06.2023
PULS Open Air 2023
Schloss Kaltenbergs
Every year a very special festival takes place on the grounds of Kaltenberg Castle: The young radio station PULS from Bayerischer Rundfunk invites the best musicians of the hour in front of a great backdrop. This year, many German-speaking artists are on the program - including OK KID, Von Wegen Lisbeth and Die Orsons. There will also be live podcasts and workshops.

10.06.2023 - 24./25.06.2023
Pride Weeks
For more than 40 years lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, inter* and queer people have been demonstrating in Munich for equal rights and acceptance. At the largest event of the LGBTIQ* community in southern Germany, which is supported by LesCommunity, the gay communication and cultural center Sub, the Munich Aids-Hilfe, the voters' initiative Rosa Liste and the LGBTIQ* youth organization diversity, more than 60 events take place within two PrideWeeks. Highlights are the PolitParade through the city center with 400,000 participants (2022), the two-day street festival around Marienplatz and the party event RathausClubbing.

16.06.2023 - 16.07.2023
Tollwood
Olympiapark
Extraordinary open-air shows, breathtaking performances, music ranging from jazz to rock and pop to world music, plus the "Market of Ideas" with arts and crafts and organic gastronomy from all over the world, as well as strong commitment to people, animals and the environment - that's the Munich Tollwood Festival!

17.06.2023 - 18.06.2023    
Ehrlich Brothers
Olympiahalle

18.06.2023
Münchner Stadtgründungsfest - Munich City Foundation Festival
"Ois Guade, Minga!", is the Bavarian motto: At the Munich City Foundation Festival on Marienplatz, the Bavarian capital celebrates its 865th birthday - with lots of handicrafts, traditional costumes, veal sausages, music, dancing and games for young and old, and everything else that belongs to Munich.

23.06.2023 - 31.07.2023
Munich Opera Festival
Bavarian State Opera
Motto of this season: War and Love
23.06.23 Premiere: Spähren.01 | Goecke - Ballet
26.06.23 Premiere: Hamlet | Brett Dean
15.07.23 Premiere: Semele | Georg Friedrich Händel
20.07.23 1st Anniversary Concert of the Bavarian State Orchestra - 500 years of the Bavarian State Orchestra: Richard Strauss Metamorphosen
a.o. operas by Richard Wagner and and Guiseppe Verdi

23.06.2023 - 01.07.2023
Filmfest München - Munich Film Festival
Cinemas in Munich
For many Munich residents, the Filmfest is one of the highlights of the year. International stars come to the city and discuss current topics, the film business and themselves at world premieres. At the end of June, cineastes head to the city's cinemas day and night to catch original versions of independent and Hollywood flicks from numerous countries.

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Summer cinema "Cinema, Moon and Stars
For romantic evenings, the more tranquil summer open-air "Cinema, Moon & Stars" has plenty in store on the lake stage in Westpark. From June to September, on picnic blankets and the warm stone steps of the semicircular amphitheater, guests experience classics such as "Drive" in convivial company, laugh together at successful dialogues, hope with their film heroines or sing along to well-known soundtracks together in chorus - sometimes even in the summer rain.

24.06.2023
Street party for the CSD - Christopher Street Day
In summer, all of the LGBTQIA+ scene and allies celebrate "Christopher Street Day" with a parade and a big street festival.
For more than 40 years lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, inter* and queer people have been demonstrating in Munich for equal rights and acceptance. At the largest event of the LGBTIQ* community in southern Germany, which is supported by LesCommunity, the gay communication and cultural center Sub, the Munich Aids-Hilfe, the voters' initiative Rosa Liste and the LGBTIQ* youth organization diversity, more than 60 events take place within two PrideWeeks. Highlights are the PolitParade through the city center with 400,000 participants (2022), the two-day street festival around Marienplatz and the party event RathausClubbing.

until 30.06.2023
Design für die große Transformation - Gestern, heute, übermorgen - Design for the Great Transformation - Yesterday, Today, the Day After Tomorrow
Neue Sammlung | Pinakothek der Moderne

approx. May until October
Backyard flea markets
in all parts of the city
For the curious and the sociable, Munich's backyard flea markets offer surprising and often wildly romantic glimpses into the gardens and estates of Munich's neighborhood residents. On weekends from May to October, all the neighborhoods are involved, from Giesing to Glockenbachviertel to Westend. Wherever colorful balloons hang from the facades, the best bargains are to be found in clothing, toys, household goods and antiques - the important thing is that what you're willing to part with also ends up in good hands! But even that often becomes a minor matter when the residents spontaneously invite you over for apple pie or a barbecue and strangers become acquaintances. A typical Munich togetherness!

July

23.06.2023 - 01.07.2023
Filmfest München - Munich Film Festival
Cinemas in Munich
For many Munich residents, the Filmfest is one of the highlights of the year. International stars come to the city and discuss current topics, the film business and themselves at world premieres. At the end of June, cineastes head to the city's cinemas day and night to catch original versions of independent and Hollywood flicks from numerous countries.

03.07.2023 - 07.07.2023
TuNix 2023
Wiese neben der Glyptothek | Königsplatz
Student Open Air with newcomers and artists

08.07.2023
Greenfields Festival 2023
Galopprennbahn Riem
When a finely woven electronic sound carpet floats over the lush green meadows of the racecourse, the sun shimmers through green treetops and you can feel the throb of the basses from afar, it can only mean one thing: The Greenfields Open-Air Festival invites you to the annual open-air gathering of the scene's most accomplished artists. And for the 20th time.

08.07.2023 - 09.07.2023
„Klassik am Odeonsplatz“ - "Classical Music at Odeonsplatz"
Odeonsplatz
In a beautiful atmosphere between the Hofgarten, Feldherrnhalle and Theatinerkirche, around 16,000 guests experience music at the highest level at "Klassik am Odeonsplatz". For more than 20 years, the classical concert has been thrilling its visitors with the best orchestras and world-famous stars in the open air.

14.07.2023 - 30.07.2023
each Fri 5.00 p.m., Sat 4.00 p.m., Sun 12.00 p.m.
Kaltenberger Ritterturnier 2023 - Kaltenberg Knights Tournament 2023
Schloss Kaltenberg, Geltendorf
Let yourself be carried away...
... into a fantastic world. With a lot of love, a medieval festival is staged at Kaltenberg Castle, which invites you to participate, look and marvel with music, crafts and jugglery. The crowning glory of the Kaltenberg experience is the great jousting show. Daredevil riders storm the arena, fire, light and music make all senses quiver. A live show in a class of its own.

16.07.2023 - 21.07.2023
5th Kunstareal Festival
Kunstareal Munich
Free admission
The Kunstareal Festival in Munich takes place every summer and offers a varied programme of art exhibitions, guided tours, workshops and concerts. Visitors can explore the various museums and galleries of the Kunstareal and take part in special activities and programmes. In addition, there are also many outdoor activities such as food trucks, live music and street artists. The Kunstareal Festival is a unique opportunity to discover and enjoy Munich's art scene.

16.06.2023 - 16.07.2023
Tollwood
Olympiapark
Extraordinary open-air shows, breathtaking performances, music ranging from jazz to rock and pop to world music, plus the "Market of Ideas" with arts and crafts and organic gastronomy from all over the world, as well as strong commitment to people, animals and the environment - that's the Munich Tollwood Festival!

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Midnightbazar – night flea market at the Olympiastadion
Not only the people of Munich love this: The Midnightbazar is a regular flea market that always opens its doors in the afternoon or even in the evening. To ensure that visitors feel well entertained while searching for treasures, live music and street food are also provided. This time, the night flea market is pitching its tents in the Olympic Stadium - and attracts over 500 exhibitors and public viewing.

16.07.2023
Folk dance "Kocherlball
Chinesischer Turm im Englischen Garten
In the middle of the English Garden, the dirndls turn here at six in the morning: At the traditional folk dance "Kocherlball" at the Chinese Tower, the sun and the heart rise at the same time. In the 19th century, simple cooks, errand boys, nannies and house servants met here to dance before work. Now, since 1989, thousands of people gather to twirl around with each other to waltzes, polkas, zwiefaches and Munich Française - gladly wearing old uniforms and bourgeois clothes from the 19th century. People also celebrate around it in the beer garden and picnic on the meadows.

23.07.2023
Opera for all
The Bavarian State Opera and BMW invite you
Max-Joseph-Platz
19:00, free admission
AIDA

29.07.2023 - 06.08.2023
Auer Dult - Jakobidult
Mariahilfplatz
It doesn't get much more Munich than this: On Mariahilfplatz in Munich's Au district, people like to get together in traditional costume for the Auer Dult - or more precisely, the Jakobidult. From July 29 to August 6, 2023, around 100,000 guests celebrate the summer here - just the way they like it: children love the nostalgic chain carousels, handmade dolls' clothes, small furniture for their playhouses at home and the cotton candy. Adults browse through the pottery, knitted jackets and practical household goods - and treat themselves to a beer or a fresh steamed dumpling in between. Dult is cult!

August

29.07.2023 - 06.08.2023
Auer Dult - Jakobidult
Mariahilfplatz
It doesn't get much more Munich than this: On Mariahilfplatz in Munich's Au district, people like to get together in traditional costume for the Auer Dult - or more precisely, the Jakobidult. From July 29 to August 6, 2023, around 100,000 guests celebrate the summer here - just the way they like it: children love the nostalgic chain carousels, handmade dolls' clothes, small furniture for their playhouses at home and the cotton candy. Adults browse through the pottery, knitted jackets and practical household goods - and treat themselves to a beer or a fresh steamed dumpling in between. Dult is cult!

01.08.2023 - 31.08.2023
Open-air cinema at the Olympiasee
Kino am Olympiasee, Olympiapark
In August, the open-air cinema at the Olympic Lake in the Olympic Park is a hot tip for balmy evenings. Here, on the open-air area of the Olympic swimming hall, visitors can watch films with 3D and LED technology under the open sky while enjoying drinks and snacks in a deck chair. It all starts when it gets dark. Then, depending on the selection, good arthouse films and current blockbusters start - and really in any weather!

September

02.09.2023 - 03.09.2023
Art and Culture Festival „Superbloom“
Olympiapark
If you're in the mood for an alternative, there's a new art and culture festival: "Superbloom" starts at the beginning of September in the Olympic Park and Stadium. The whole thing is still a mystery. So much is betrayed: The organizers promise good music, art, design, unexpected adventures and lots of fun to leave everyday life behind for once.

01.09.2023 - 03.09.2023
Isarinselfest
on the Praterinsel and at the Müllersche Volksbad
On a weekend in September the popular Isarinselfest takes place again. Every year, various bands play here, and there is a cultural and sports program. The little ones are also well taken care of with workshops and demonstrations. And the best: the Isarinselfest is completely free!

08.09.2023 - 10.09.2023
35TH OPEN ART
Munich Galleries
The Munich art experience in autumn - There are exhibitions and events in over 40 galleries and more than 20 institutions. In September 1989 the first Open Art took place.

16.09.2023 - 03.10.2023
Oktoberfest 2023
It's clear: the Oktoberfest dominates the city. On 16.09.2023 it starts, then Munich's mayor taps the first beer barrel in the Schottenhamel festival tent with a few strokes. For two weeks until 3.10.2023, the beer tents and rides on the Theresienwiese will be buzzing. Incidentally, the largest and most popular folk festival in the world was originally a horse race to celebrate the wedding of the future King Ludwig I and his Therese, after whom the venue is named.

17.09.2023
Trachten- und Schützenzug
Through the Munich city center to the Theresienwiese
Of course, it's already tapped on Saturday. But for many Munich residents, the Oktoberfest doesn't begin until the following day, when the traditional costumes parade through the streets. The traditional traditional costume parade, the largest in the world, always takes place on the first Sunday of the Oktoberfest. Around 9,000 people take part, including rifle and traditional costume clubs, marching bands and chapels from all over Europe. The Münchner Kindl rides at the head. Munich's mayor and Bavaria's prime minister roll past in festive carriages, and the breweries send their magnificent multi-horse-drawn carriages. The entire procession is about seven kilometers long and winds its way through the city center to the Theresienwiese. If you want to be in the front row as a spectator, you should get there early, as the crowds are huge, especially when the weather is nice. Alternatively, you can watch the parade on TV: Bayerischer Rundfunk broadcasts live. The traditional costume parade first took place in 1835, for the silver wedding anniversary of King Ludwig I and Therese of Bavaria - their wedding on October 12, 1810 is considered the origin of the Oktoberfest. Since 1949, the Trachtenumzug has been held annually.

26.09.2023 - 01.10.2023    
Helene Fischer
Olympiahalle

October

26.09.2023 - 01.10.2023   
Helene Fischer
Olympiahalle

16.09.2023 - 03.10.2023
Oktoberfest 2023
It's clear: the Oktoberfest dominates the city. On 16.09.2023 it starts, then Munich's mayor taps the first beer barrel in the Schottenhamel festival tent with a few strokes. For two weeks until 3.10.2023, the beer tents and rides on the Theresienwiese will be buzzing. Incidentally, the largest and most popular folk festival in the world was originally a horse race to celebrate the wedding of the future King Ludwig I and his Therese, after whom the venue is named.

08.10.2023
MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10 KM RACE, MARATHON RELAY
Olympiastadion
RUNNING 42.195 KM REQUIRES STAMINA. You will be rewarded with numerous sights of the Bavarian capital. The start and finish in the Olympic Stadium are legendary. The GENERALI MUNICH MARATHON carries the elite label of WORLD ATHLETICS since 2020 and the marathon course is officially measured and recognized.

14.10.2023 - 22.10.2023
Auer Dult - Kirchweihdult
Mariahilfplatz
Münchnerischer It doesn't get much more Munich than this: On Mariahilfplatz in the Au district of Munich, people like to get together in traditional costume for the Auer Dult - or more precisely, the Jakobidult. In October, around 100,000 guests celebrate autumn here - according to their taste: children love the nostalgic chain carousels, handmade dolls' clothes, small furniture for their playhouses at home and the cotton candy. Adults browse through pottery, hearty cardigans or practical household goods - and treat themselves to a beer or a fresh Dampfnudel in between. Dult is cult!

November

11.11.2023   
Let’s Dance
Olympiahalle

23.11.2023 - 26.11.2023
MUNICH INDOORS 2023
Olympiahalle München
The Munich Indoors is an international horse show that has been held in the Olympic Hall in Munich since 1998, every November. The international show jumping competitions of the tournament are advertised as CSI 3* or 4*, the international dressage competitions as CDI 4*.

From mid-November
Christmas markets all over the city
At the most wonderful time of the year, there is a lot to discover in Munich. Go on a Christmas discovery tour and visit the city's most beautiful Christmas markets - from alternative to traditional, it's all here!

December

16.11.2023 - 28.02.2024
Curling
Biergarten | Paulaner am Nockherberg
each Mo-Su 14.00-22.00 o'clock

From mid-November
Christmas markets all over the city
At the most wonderful time of the year, there is a lot to discover in Munich. Go on a Christmas discovery tour and visit the city's most beautiful Christmas markets - from alternative to traditional, it's all here!

11.2023 - 03.2024
Curling
Biergarten | Königlicher Hirschgarten
every Mon-Sun from 12.00 h, with 8 natural ice rinks

27.11.2023 - 24.12.2023
Münchner Christkindlmarkt 2023 - Munich Christmas Market 2023
Marienplatz
Since 1972, the original Munich Christkindlmarkt, which dates back to the 14th century, has been held on Marienplatz. This year, 135 merchandise and gastronomy stalls will once again be present at the market. The program includes Advent music from the Town Hall balcony, the Krampus run or the heavenly workshop for children.

23.11.2023 - 31.12.2023, market until 23.12.2023
Tollwood Winterfestival 2023
Theresienwiese München
Extraordinary artistic shows, breathtaking performances, daily concerts, plus the "Market of Ideas" with arts and crafts and organic gastronomy from all over the world as well as strong commitment to people, animals and the environment - that is the Munich Tollwood Festival!

23.11.2023 - 29.12.2023
Märchenbazar - Fairytale Bazaar
Sommer Tollwood-Gelände | Spiridon-Louis-Ring 100
Step into a nostalgic world from times gone by.
In the middle of the city, nostalgic circus tents and fairground buildings rise from the fog of the fairytale world. This year, too, there will be dancing, feasting and strolling among artists, performers and colorful circus tents. Live music on our stages every day. Musicians of our city, but also artists from all over the world will find a platform here. Daily free children's program with fairy tale lessons, candle making, Punch and Judy show, handicrafts, crafts and much more.

01.12.2023 - 24.12.2023
The Schwabing Christmas Market - the art fun at the Münchner Freiheit
Münchner Freiheit
We are looking forward! After a long break and much uncertainty, we can now look forward to this year's Schwabing Christmas Market! We are back, with our artists and artisans who have been preparing for weeks for this wonderful, creative Advent season at Münchner Freitheit.

31.12.2023 Silvester
Best vantage points for the fireworks

• Schwanthalerhöhe, at the foot of the Bavaria
• Olympiaberg
• Monopteros in the English Garden
• Friedensengel
• Bridges over the Isar e.g. Reichenbach Bridge
• Nymphenburger Schlosskanal
• Hackerbrücke