For over 20 years, Munich Residenz Week has been one of the most popular events of the autumn. This autumn, a varied programme of music and culture will once again be on offer in the magnificent surroundings of the Munich Residenz and Schloss Schleißheim.
Taking place from October 16 to 26, 2026 at the Munich Residence and the Schleißheim Palace complex, Residence Week invites visitors to immerse themselves in the glittering world of Elector Max Emanuel. To mark the 300th anniversary of his death, visitors can discover the splendid courtly world of the ‘Blue Elector’ and his era.
The theme of this year’s Residence Week is ‘Pomp and Splendour’, inviting visitors to discover the glittering yet also more down-to-earth world of the ‘Blue Elector’ Max Emanuel and his era.
At the Munich Residence, the first weekend is all about life at court: discover the magnificent 18th-century attire, take a look at the famous ‘Turkish spoils’ in the Schatzkammer (treasury), or strike your own golden monogram as a souvenir.
The second weekend takes place at the Schloss Schleißheim (Schleißheim Palace) complex. In the Hofgarten (Court Garden), Baroque games bring the journey through time to life, whilst exciting guided tours offer unusual insights – for example, into the roof truss of the New Palace or the historic palace distillery, complete with schnapps tasting. The XXL chess game combines play and history in an entertaining way.
The early music concerts held as part of Residenz Week in the magnificent halls of the Munich Residence are also particularly popular, bringing bygone eras back to life through sound.
