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The new FLUX – a welcoming space for everyone, dedicated to culture, creativity and dialog – opened this summer in Munich’s Kunstareal. Situated in the glassed winter garden of the Pinakothek der Moderne, FLUX invites visitors to linger both indoors and outdoors. As a “third place”, it offers space to relax, participate and connect – without having to buy anything. Designed by Morag Myerscough, this colourful and inspiring venue sparks the imagination, brings culture into everyday life and fosters a sense of community. The diverse programme includes yoga sessions, activities for children, dance classes, readings, performances and live music events.
FLUX is open around the clock and accessible free of charge.
The Loop One Festival marks the first time the biathlon season kicks off in an urban setting: The event in Munich's Olympiapark combines high-performance sport with a vibrant festival atmosphere and appeals to both long-time fans and newcomers to the sport. On October 18, the programme features para-biathlon and youth roller-ski races, where visitors will also have the chance to try out the sport for themselves. On the second day, 60 of the world's best biathletes will compete against each other in a super sprint format on roller skis. In addition to the competitions, the festival also offers family-friendly activities, cultural highlights and culinary delights.
Europe's largest cultural centre will celebrate its 40th birthday. The festivities will not take place in the “old walls” in Haidhausen, which are still under renovation, but at the temporary venue HP8 – and that won't dampen the celebratory spirit. The Gasteig first opened on November 10, 1985 with a concert by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, in the presence of the then Federal President Richard von Weizsäcker. This year’s festivities will start on October 15 with music and dance. On November 12, 2025, it will be time for “40 Years of Gasteig – The Birthday Surprise”, where the entire Gasteig family will present highlights from their diverse programme – with free admission. Throughout the anniversary season, until June 2026, the Gasteig will surprise its guests with big and small birthday treats.
“Everyone can join in” is the motto of the first participatory Bach Festival, which celebrates the life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The famous composer loved making music with his large family and friends. In 2025, Munich and Bavaria will continue this tradition of shared, boundary-crossing music-making with a diverse programme created by numerous artists and offering countless opportunities to enjoy Bach and his works. The festival hub will be the Gasteig HP8, but events will take place throughout the city – and even across Bavaria.
For the first time, Munich will host a central New Year's Eve event in the city centre for the 2025/26 turn of the year. On December 31, visitors can enjoy light installations and live performances on several stages along the festival site between the Feldherrnhalle (Field Marshal’s Hall) and Siegestor (Victory Gate), culminating in a music-accompanied light and laser show to welcome the New Year. The event is open to all: locals, day visitors from the surrounding area and overnight guests.
You can find a full event overview here.
The “Lucky Star“ transforms a vacant construction pit in Milbertshofen in northern Munich into a new, creative open-air playground. The walk-in, five-pointed sculpture offers space for jogging, playing, eating, sports and relaxation. Since its opening on August 1, Lucky Star has been offering free activities such as beach volleyball, boules, paddle tennis and much more every day. Food truck festivals, cultural events and live entertainment are planned for the next two years. The project demonstrates how quickly and cost-effectively temporary places for community and leisure can be created – and is a call to unlock more vacant areas for creative temporary uses.
Open daily from 10 am to 10 pm and accessible free of charge.
This group exhibition presents artists who focus on young audiences and have created works of art specifically for children and adolescents from 1968 to today. It deals with universal themes such as humanity, society, politics, economics and ecology, technology and the future, which we first encounter as children and that accompany us into adulthood. Although the exhibition is primarily aimed at children, it invites visitors of all ages to engage in a cross-generational dialogue.
Since September 20, French street artist Seth, also known as Julien Malland, has transformed KUNSTLABOR 2 into a giant playground for children and the young at heart. In this interactive exhibition, visitors can explore the diversity and possibilities of play around the world. With dreamlike installations, paintings, sculptures and murals, Seth presents his imaginary worlds to children aged 3 to 103, aiming to spark creativity and curiosity.
Starting in autumn 2025, “Long Story Short” will use the holdings of the Brandhorst Collection to tell the story of contemporary art from the 1960s to the present day. Each room will become its own exhibition: from Arte Povera to monographic presentations, from formal-aesthetic discourses to socio-political topics. Never-before-seen works and new acquisitions will enter into dialogue with the museum's iconic pieces, offering fresh perspectives on the collection of over 1,600 works.
"Out of Focus" is a collaborative project featuring photographs by Leonore Mau, taken in Haiti. The exhibition explores a decolonial approach to these images and examines how working with this archive can help to reshape the stereotype-laden image of Haiti. Photographer Leonore Mau (1916–2013) travelled to Haiti in the 1970s during the dictatorship of Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, accompanied by writer Hubert Fichte (1935–1986). The trip was part of a long-term research project on Afro-diasporic religions.
The exhibition “Childhood in Ancient Egypt” at the Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst offers fascinating insights into the lives and upbringing of children in ancient Egypt. Original objects, interactive stations and a diverse accompanying programme shed light on family life, education, religion and leisure activities in comparison to childhood today. A catalogue, a booklet for children, guided tours, lectures and workshops complement the child-friendly and participatory exhibition and invite visitors of all ages to join in.
You can find a full exhibition overview here.
Since June 26, 2025, “THE CLOUD by Käfer“ has been offering a unique fine dining experience in the former “EssZimmer”. Chef Jens Madsen creates a culinary world tour inspired by different regions and using local ingredients. The design combines BMW aesthetics with organic materials and artistic elements to create a unique atmosphere. The team, consisting of chef Jens Madsen, restaurant manager Mona Röthig and sommelier Luigi Francesco Pecchia, ensures an exceptional culinary adventure. Each season highlights a new region, like a wandering cloud that collects stories and moves on.
The cinema at Sendlinger Tor closed in January, but now the coffee and matcha spot “Plex” moved into its foyer. This is already the fourth branch in the city – and a very special one at that. Much of the charm of the old cinema has been preserved: the operators have even brought the original popcorn machine back to life. In addition to serving coffee, Plex is also creating a space for culture: exhibitions, reading circles, or music – “Anyone who wants to perform is welcome to contact me,” invites Plex Coffee founder Maximilian Kamp.
After just 13 months of renovation, Sebastian and Stephan Kuffler are reopening the traditional inn “Beim Sedlmayr”, named after the popular folk actor, director, and author Walter Sedlmayr. Together with the owner of the building and an architect, the Kufflers have completely renovated the restaurant area of the property, which was built between 1902 and 1904. They continue the tradition of straightforward, classic Munich cuisine – with a few delightful surprises.
The Kempinski Royal Residence Nymphenburg offers first-class accommodation in the heart of the historic gardens of Schloss Nymphenburg. Covering 836 square metres, it blends history with modern luxury. Originally built as a summer residence for the Bavarian royal family, it now welcomes guests who appreciate royal flair. The Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich provides all services – including a personal butler and private chef. Elegant rooms, such as the Grand Salon with views of the palace and a private spa area can be booked for private or business occasions.
Munich Airport will gain a new hotel in spring 2026. The new ibis Styles Munich Airport combines modern design with subtle references to the surrounding nature and the Isar River, giving it a distinctive charm. A green roof, geothermal cooling and a connection to district heating from renewable energy sources will significantly reduce CO2 emissions. In addition to 358 rooms, the budget hotel will feature an open lobby, a restaurant, bar and a co-working area from April 2026. Plans also include a children’s play zone, a self-service food market, and on-site parking.
The independent Dean Group hotel chain is expanding beyond its home market of Ireland into the international market. Its Munich location is scheduled to open in spring 2026 in the former Roomers Hotel on Landsberger Straße. Dean Hotels focus on design, stylish yet comfortable rooms and an open concept. The Dean Munich will feature 280 rooms that blend traditional and modern design and reflect “heritage and Bavarian contemporary sophistication.”
The Ratskeller beneath the New Town Hall will close its doors at the end of December 2025 after 150 years.
The Kunstbau (subterranean gallery of Lenbachhaus) will undergo renovation and is expected to be closed from mid-December 2025 until spring 2027.
Stadtmuseum München (Munich City Museum) has been under renovation since early 2024 and will remain closed for several years.
The Neue Pinakothek (art gallery) at the Kunstareal (art quarter) is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment and is expected to remain closed until 2030. During this time, a selection of masterpieces will be on display on the ground floor of the Alte Pinakothek and in the Schack Collection.
The Olympiaturm (Olympic Tower) will be closed for renovation from October 2025 until approximately May 2026.
The Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) will also be closed for renovation from October 2025 until summer 2028.
The Valentin Karlstadt Musäum is currently under reconstruction. It will reopen in mid-2026 with revised, updated and redesigned permanent exhibitions.
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München Tourismus is the city’s central tourist organisation and is part of the City of Munich’s Department of Labour and Economic Development. München Tourismus works with its business partners in the private sector and the tourist organisation München TIM e.V to develop marketing and PR campaigns and tourism products in a bid to establish Munich as a destination on the international travel market. Tourismuskommission München (the Munich Tourism Commission), a joint committee that includes representatives from the city council and the local tourist industry, sets out the strategic focus in achieving this aim. München Tourismus acts as a centre of expertise, knowledge and innovation within Munich’s tourism industry; as a link to regional and supra-regional tourist organisations (TOM, BayTM, DZT, MC and many more); and as a professional, neutral advisor to the tourist industry.
