A band with saxophone, drums and a singer plays at the Long Night of Music in the Bar Montez in Munich.

The Long Night of Music

All night long

The Lange Nacht der Musik (Long Night of Music) now has a 26 year long tradition in Munich. Expected in May 2027 over 400 live concerts will once again be on the programme throughout Munich. In addition to the well-known music stages, clubs and bars, unusual venues will also be opening their doors this year for very special musical experiences.

In addition to countless music and dance performances, the annual Long Night of Music between 8 pm and 2 am also offers a cabaret evening or interesting guided tours, for example. The tried-and-tested shuttle bus system is available to ensure that all venues can be reached easily and in an environmentally friendly way.

 

Music and entertainment even in unusual places

More than 100 venues are taking part in the Long Night of Music with a live music programme ranging from classical, jazz, rock and pop to funk, folk and world music. Visitors can get active themselves at dance classes. In addition to the city's dance schools, other original venues such as churches, bookshops, sports facilities and renowned cultural institutions such as the Gasteig will also be hosting their own programmes.

With the MVG bus shuttle to the event venues

The combined ticket for the Long Night of Music at a price of 20 euros (plus advance booking fee) includes admission to all concerts as well as travel to the venues throughout the city. Four routes will be set up to reach all venues. The buses run every 10 minutes and start centrally at Odeonsplatz in Munich's historic city centre.

 

Long Night of Music Munich - Programme

You can see and hear almost every conceivable style of music, dance classes or performances by solo artists, bands, ensembles, DJs and even the audience itself here and there. A programme booklet provides information about all the venues and programmes along the routes.

 

The Long Night of Music – a Munich invention

The first Long Night of Music took place in Munich in 1999. It was the model for music nights in many other German cities. Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Munich to enjoy the unique music programme until late into the night.

 

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Frequently asked questions about the Long Night of Music

 

Tickets are available via the München Ticket website and at the relevant advance booking offices. The printed receipt is exchanged for a wristband at the first station. Tickets / wristbands are also available at the box offices of all organisers involved in the Long Night of Music and at the ticket booth at Odeonsplatz. Tickets on site cost 20 euros. An advance booking fee will be added via München Ticket and in advance.

Shuttle bus routes will be set up especially for the Long Night of Music to take visitors from Odeonsplatz (square) to all venues.

The Long Night of Music starts at 8 pm and ends at 2 am.

 

 

Text: München Tourismus; Photos: Stephan Rumpf
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