Munich Tourist Information
 Annual Festivals and Events in 2024
December 25, 2023 - April 7, 2024 CIRCUS KRONE
Europe's greatest circus presents at its home seat the new Show-Programm "Farbenspiel"   More

January 6 - February 13, 2024  FASCHING - MUNICH'S CARNIVAL
During the carneval season are held hundred's of fancy-dress balls and classical gala balls. The Climax of the open air activities is on February 11, February 12 + February 13 (Faschings-Sunday, -Monday and -Tuesday), where the central sqare Marienplatz is turned into a huge party zone with music, fancy dress and dancing. One of the highlights is the dance of the market women at the Viktualienmarkt on Shrove Tuesday February 13.

February 14 - 18, 2024  F.RE.E 2024
The largest exhibition for leisure and travel in Southern Germany. Location: New Munich Trade Fair Centre.   More

March 1 - March 24, 2024  STRONG BEER SEASON
The fifth season in Bavaria. Strong beer is served during lent by many breweries. One of the highlights is the "Derbleck'n" of politicians in the Paulaner beer hall at Nockherberg.

April 12 - April 20, 2024  FESTIVAL OF BALLET 2024
Ballet stars of distinction perform at the Bavarian Nationaltheater.   more

May 11, 2024  LONG NIGHT OF MUSIC
One night long live concerts on approximately 100 stages, ranging from classical music to rock.   more

April 19 - May 5, 2024  MUNICH SPRING FESTIVAL
The little Octoberfest with beer tents and fun rides on the Theresienwiese.

April 27 - May 5, 2024  MAIDULT
Traditional popular open-air market for household products, all kinds of second-hand wares, antiquities. Merry-go-rounds and a beer tent for entertainment. Location: Mariahilfsplatz.   more

June 8 + 9, 2024   CITY FOUNDATION FESTIVAL
The city of Munich celebrates the 866th birthday of its foundation. The activities will take place around Marienplatz.

June 28 - July 7, 2024  MUNICH FILM FESTIVAL
The international film scene presents itself in Munich. Venues: Gasteig Kulturzentrum and many cinemas along the "Isar mile".   more

July 12 + 13, 2024  CLASSICAL MUSIC ON ODEONSPLATZ
Munich's great annual open-air concert of classical music is one of Munich's cultural summer highlights.
Friday: Choir and Symphonic Orchestra of the Bavarian broadcasting directed by Sir Simon Rattle with works by Richard Wagner's ("Die Walküre") and Brahms
Saturday: The Munic Philharmonic Orchestra direced by Lahav Shani. Solist Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violine.
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June 21- July 21, 2024  TOLLWOOD SUMMER FESTIVAL
Multicultural event with live music, theater, culinary specialities. Venue: At the southern end of the Olympic Park.

July 21, 2024  KOCHERLBALL
Traditional Cooks' und Servants' Ball in historical costumes around the China Tower in the English Garden. 6 - 10 a.m.

June 28 - July 31, 2024  OPERA FESTIVAL
The Bavarian State Opera presents an extensive festival programme with opera premieres, highlights from the repertoire on the programme, ballet, concerts and song recitals.   more

July 27 - August 4, 2024  JACOBIDULT
Traditional popular open-air market for household products, all kinds of second-hand wares, antiquities. Merry-go-rounds and a beer tent for entertainment. Location: Mariahilfsplatz.   more

End of July - End of August, 2024  SUMMER FESTIVAL OLYMPIC PARK
Music, shows, games, fireworks, funrides - many performances especially for children. Venue: Olympic Park.

End of July - End of August, 2024  THEATRON MUSIC SUMMER
Rock, Jazz, Folk, HipHop by local Bands at the Theatron near the Olympic Parks' lake. Admission free.  Programm

September 21 - October 6, 2024   OKTOBERFEST
The world's biggest beer festival.

October 19 - 27, 2024  KIRCHWEIHDULT (KERMIS DULT)
The third and last "Auer Dult" of the year. Traditional popular open-air market for household products, all kinds of second-hand wares, antiquities. Merry-go-rounds and a beer tent for entertainment. Location: Mariahilfsplatz.   more

November 25 - December 24, 2024  CHRISTKINDLMARKT 2024
Christmas shopping or a cup of mulled wine at the Christmas Market on Marienplatz.

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