Interior view of the empty auditorium at Cuvilliés-Theatre in Munich.

Munich's most beautiful and best-known stages

Famous opera houses and theatres in Munich

Top-class artists, actors and musicians perform in Munich on the city's best stages: in famous opera houses and newly built concert halls as well as in magnificent theatres. Whether it's opera, musicals, dance, cabaret or concerts - Munich has great stages. The opera, musical and dance performances attract culture enthusiasts from all over the world. Here you will find an overview of Munich's stages. Don't miss them during your visit to Munich.

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New productions on the big stages

A diverse and creative programme of classical spoken theatre and on the major music stages: here is an overview.

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Stage and auditorium of the Deutsches Theater in Munich photographed from the rear area of the stage.

Deutsches Theater

Broadway feeling in Munich

The Deutsches Theater offers the best entertainment: the musicals from New York's Broadway or London's West End.

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The Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich at sunset.

Opera and Theatre

Bravo, Bravo!

Munich’s theatres are legendary – and diverse. A guide to Munich's opera and theatre scene.

Interior view of the empty auditorium at Cuvilliés-Theatre in Munich.

Cuvilliés Theatre

Jewel of Rococo design

A venue that once hosted Napoleon, the Cuvilliés-Theater in Munich’s Residenz palace is known as Germany’s finest Rococo theatre.

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Front view of the Münchner Kammerspiele at Maximilianstraße in Munich at night.

Münchner Kammerspiele

The theatre of the city

The place that launched Bertolt Brecht's career in theatre. The Kammerspiele is one of the most important traditional theatre in the German-speaking world.

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Panoramic view of an illuminated empty auditorium of the Gärtnerplatztheater in Munich.

Gärtnerplatztheater

From operetta to musical

The newly renovated Gärtnerplatztheater is one of Munich's top addresses for opera, operetta, musical and dance.

The illuminated Residenztheater in Munich late in the evening.

Residenztheater

Simply great theatre

Modern equipment, a flexible stage and outstanding acoustics: the Residenztheater has been delighting Munich residents since 1951.

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Panoramic view of an empty auditorium of the Prinzregentenheater in Munich.

Prinzregententheater

Unforgettable evenings

The Prinzregententheater is one of Munich’s largest theatres. From cabaret and concerts to opera, the theatre hosts a diverse range of events.

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Theatre-goers linger in the courtyard of brick-fronted Volkstheater in Munich before the performance.

Münchner Volkstheater

Tradition of the "people's play"

Since 1983, the house has been in the tradition of the people's play, which has found a new home with the magnificent new building in the Schlachthofviertel.

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The façade of the Schauburg Children's and Youth Theatre with visitors in front of the entrance.

The children's and youth theatre Schauburg

Seeing through walls with alert eyes

The young ensemble of the Schauburg puts plays on stage that tie in with the immediate life experiences of children and young people.

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View of the Bayerische Staatsoper and Nationaltheater at Max-Joseph-Platz in Munich with the statue of King Max I. Joseph in the front.

Nationaltheater

Opera at its best

The place where Bavaria’s state opera and ballet companies showcase their talents.

People on a red carpet at the entrance of the Bavarian State Opera during the Opera Festivals in Munich.

Munich Opernfestspiele (Opera Festival)

Highlight of the opera year

The Opera Festival in Munich and its six-week programme attracts thousands of local and international opera fans every year.

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The hall of the Iberl stage in the Augustiner Stammhaus in Munich

Bavarian pub theatre

The Iberl Bühne programme includes self-produced plays as well as changing cabaret artists and musicians.

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The auditorium and stage bathed in red light in GOP Varieté Theater in Munich

Passion and Poetry

GOP Varieté-Theater

The GOP Varieté-Theater has been delighting its guests with modern, contemporary variety theatre for over 15 years.

GOP Varieté-Theater

The inside of a theatre with stage and tiers without people

The Musical Theatre in the Werksviertel

The former Pfanni potato factory is now home to Werk 7, a musical theatre run by Stage Entertainment.

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The Bergson Kunstkraftwerk in Aubing photographed from the outside

Bergson Kunstkraftwerk

Art and culture in the old heating plant

A new cultural venue opened in Munich-Aubing: The Bergson invites you to concerts, art, parties and gastronomy on around 20,000 square meters.

An empty industrial hall in a listed building in Munich.

Yes to everything

The listed 19th century riding hall has become a "happening place" for concerts, festivals, exhibitions, theatre and readings. Historical ambience meets state-of-the-art technology here.

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The Münchner Marionettentheater in Blumenstraße in Munich

Münchner Marionettentheater

Simply enchanting

From Kasperl Larifari to Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. In the oldest puppet theatre in the German-speaking world, plays are performed for children and adults.

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Gasteig in Munich with the Müllersche Volksbad in the front taken from the air with a drone.

Munich's cultural centre

Gasteig has been a centre for cultural life in Munich for over 30 years. The world-famous Munich Philharmonic is based here.

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View of the Junior Suite at the DO&CO Hotel am Marienplatz in Munich.

Overview: Hotels in Munich

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Exterior view of Halle8, which is part of HP8 Gasteig in Sendling and is illuminated by the morning sun.

HP8 and Isarphilharmonie Munich

The cultural hotspot in the south

The cultural centre in Sendling boasts modern architecture, a varied programme and plenty of urban charm.

There is a stage in the Wirtshaus im Schlachthof

Munich's cabaret stages

From programme to menu

When it comes to stages, Munich is known above all else for its big performance locations. But there is also plenty of cabaret going on in the city.

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Courtyard of the Neues Rathaus in Munich.

Visit of the New Town Hall Tower

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Discover Munich's highlights from a very special perspective after just a few seconds in the lift!

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New Town Hall Tour

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Explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

Magistrates, Monachia and magnificent celebrations: explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official City of Munich tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

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With our new city guide, you can take a relaxed stroll through the most beautiful neighbourhoods and discover insider tips from our guides.

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Towers of the Frauenkirche in Munich taken from the air.

Frauenkirche: Visit of the South Tower

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Book a visit to the observation deck of Munich's Frauenkirche and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

Law library in the new city hall in Munich.

Visit of the Law Library: Juristische Bibliothek

Impressive architecture and unique ambience: discover the Law Library in the New Town Hall.

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Impressive architecture and unique ambience: discover the Law Library in the New Town Hall.

Several pedicaps with guests in the Englischer Garten (park).

Pedicab tour through the old town and nature

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Enjoy this special tour and pedicap ride past all the famous sights of Munich's old town and into the Englischer Garten.

Merchant with dried fruit on the Viktualienmarkt in Munich.

Viktualienmarkt Tasting Tour

Discover the most delicious delicacies of the city and learn all kinds of interesting facts about Munich's most famous food market.

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Discover the most delicious delicacies of the city and learn all kinds of interesting historical facts about Munich's most famous food market.

Posters which were put up on the facade of the Haus der Kunst in Munich.

Guided Tour National Socialism in Munich

This tour explores key sites of Nazi history and traces the rise of the NSDAP from 1923 to 1945.

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This tour explores key sites of Nazi history and traces the rise of the NSDAP from 1923 to 1945.

Exterior view of the Hofbräuhaus Munich at dusk.

Hofbräuhaus Tour

Discover the most famous beer hall in the world with an official guide of the city of Munich and enjoy a fresh Mass of beer afterward!

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Discover the most famous beer hall in the world with an official guide of the city of Munich and enjoy a fresh Mass of beer afterward!

Discover the most famous beer hall in the world with an official guide of the city of Munich and enjoy a fresh Mass of beer afterward!

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Oktoberfest Beer Stein 2025

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The official Oktoberfest beer mug with our new Oktoberfest motive is now available to pre-order.

Towers at Marienplatz in Munich

Old Town Tour

The city walk for everyone who wants to become acquainted with the most beautiful parts of Munich's city centre.

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The city walk for everyone who wants to become acquainted with the most beautiful parts of Munich's city centre.

Wort kettle at the Spaten brewery in Munich.

Spaten Brewery Tour

Experience a brewery tour at Spaten with a look behind the scenes, interesting facts about the company history and beer tasting in the brewery tower.

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Experience a brewery tour at Spaten with a look behind the scenes, interesting facts about the company history and beer tasting in the brewery tower.

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The hop-on hop-off city bus tours of Gray Line will let you collect unforgettable impressions of Munich.

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The hop-on hop-off city bus tours of Gray Line will let you collect unforgettable impressions of Munich.

Neuschwanstein Castle in the surrounding region of Munich.

Dream castles Neuschwanstein & Linderhof

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Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

View of the Salzach river and the castle in Salzburg.

Salzburg and the Lake District

Visit the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and relax on the journey to beautiful Lake Wolfgang.

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Visit the birthplace of composer extraordinaire Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, stroll through the Baroque old town and then relax on the journey to beautiful Lake Wolfgang.

An alley in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Romantic Road: Rothenburg and Harburg

Hop on and be whisked away by one of the world's most beautiful stretches of street: the Romantic Road to Rothenburg and Harburg.

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Hop on and be whisked away by one of the world's most beautiful stretches of street: the Romantic Road to Rothenburg and Harburg.

Kehlsteinhaus Berchtesgaden including a panoramic view of the valley in the surroundings of Munich.

Berchtesgaden area and Eagle's Nest

The day trip takes you along the Alpine Road to Berchtesgaden area with its dreamlike scenery.

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The day trip takes you along the Alpine Road to Berchtesgaden area with its dreamlike scenery.

Two women stand on their heads in the royal hall of the Magic Bavaria.

Magic Bavaria Experience Museum

Experience Bavaria from a completely new perspective at Magic Bavaria, Munich's first upside-down adventure museum!

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Experience Bavaria from a completely new perspective at Magic Bavaria, Munich's first upside-down adventure museum!

Two men in front of a ferris wheel at the Oktoberfest in Munich.

Oktoberfest Tour

Take the time to discover "the Wiesn" as it lives and breathes on a guided tour of the festival grounds.

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Take the time to discover "the Wiesn" as it lives and breathes on a guided tour of the festival grounds.

Alter Peter, Frauenkirche and Neues Rathaus: the Munich skyline in the evening light.

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Exclusive and safe: Discover the most beautiful sights and corners of Munich's city centre with your official personal guide.

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Buy now vouchers for your visit in Munich. The ideal gift! Guided tours, guest cards and more...

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Oktoberfest Shop

Bring a piece of Oktoberfest home: Purchase official souvenirs such as the Wiesn poster or the Oktoberfest beer stein in the official Oktoberfest shop.

Bring a piece of Oktoberfest home: Purchase official souvenirs such as the Wiesn poster or the Oktoberfest beer stein in the official Oktoberfest shop.

Towers of the Frauenkirche in Munich taken from the air.

Frauenkirche: Visit of the South Tower

Book a visit to the observation deck of Munich's Frauenkirche and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

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A young man and a boy are sitting on the ground in front of paintings in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.

Pure cultural pleasure

World-class museums, legendary stages, impressive galleries: Munich offers pure cultural pleasure!