In July the best way to spend the day in Munich is outdoors: very early in the morning at the traditional Kocherlball, at the open-air classical music concert on Odeonsplatz and at the popular Sommernachtstraum fireworks in the Olympiapark.
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The Tollwood Festival in the Olympiapark stands for summery lightness – and this year, from June 17 to July 18, 2027, serious topics will again be on the agenda: Tolerance, diversity of cultures, fair animal husbandry and a sustainable approach to nature, which is also lived out at the festival. People from all over the world chat at wooden tables and green hills over beer and international organic food. Famous musicians play jazz, rock or pop in the circus tents. There are also unusual theatre productions and fascinating performances by artists and acrobats. All this is surrounded by the stands of the “Market of Ideas“, where all kinds of handicrafts are offered for sale.
Tollwood, June 17 to July 18, 2027, Olympiapark Süd
The popular Munich Sports Festival is expected to take place in July 2027 at Königsplatz. Various sports clubs and sports institutions will present over 70 types of sport in workshops, demonstrations, trial training sessions and competitions. People of all ages and fitness levels can take part, try things out and have fun.
Munich Sports Festival, date to be announced, Königsplatz
Since 1979, the city run organised by Sport Scheck has been an event that sporty runners look forward to all year round. With over 50,000 participants, the SportScheck Run is one of the most popular running events in the country. There are various distances to choose from, depending on your fitness level. The start for all races is at the Siegestor on Ludwigstraße. The first 500 metres are for warming up. Depending on the distance you choose, the route then takes you more or less far into the extensive Englischer Garten (English Garden). There are two 1-kilometre laps for children. The 5-kilometre route continues to the Monopteros and Chinese Tower. Those who choose the 10-kilometre run will experience even more nature on the course. Finally, the half marathon runs completely through the English Garden.
SportScheck Run Munich, July 4, 2027, start at the Siegestor
Every summer visitors can marvel at an overwhelming sea of lights in the Olympiapark. Then the open-air event “Sommernachtstraum“ dips the sky and the green hills in bright colours. The highlight is a spectacular fireworks display. There is the right sound to go with it: bands and artists perform on several stages.
Sommernachtstraum, date to be announced, Olympiapark
In the middle of the Englischer Garten (park), the dirndls turn here at around six in the morning: during the traditional Kocherlball at the Chinesischer Turm, the sun and the heart rise simultaneously. In the 19th century, cooks, errand boys, nannies and domestic servants met here to dance before work. Since 1989, thousands of people have been gathering to twirl around with each other during waltzes, polkas, doubles and Munich Française – often in old uniforms and bourgeois clothes from the 19th century. People also party around it in the beer garden and picnic on the meadows.
Kocherlball, July 18, 2027, Chinesischer Turm in the Englischer Garten
It doesn't get much more Munich than this: on Mariahilfplatz in the Au district, people like to get together in traditional costume for the Auer Dult – or to be more precise, the Jakobidult. From July 24 to August 1, 2027, around 100,000 guests celebrate summer here – each to their own liking: children love the nostalgic chain carousel, handmade dolls' clothes, small furniture for their playhouses at home and the candy floss. Adults browse pottery, knitted jackets or practical household goods – and treat themselves to a beer or a fresh steamed dumpling in between. Dult is cult!
Auer Dult, July 24 to August 1, 2027, Mariahilfplatz
The Munich district of Pasing has a long tradition of folk festivals. Every year, Pasing residents and their guests can look forward to five days of funfair activities with a fairground, beer garden and beer tent, where festival hosts Iris and Robert Schmidt cater to their guests' thirst. The barrier-free tent with its large beer garden can accommodate up to 2,100 guests. Visitors can also be entertained by party bands from the region and enjoy typical Bavarian specialities.
Pasinger Vorwiesn, date to be announced, Munich-Pasing, fairground at the corner of Silberdistelstrasse and Weinbergerstrasse.
In a wonderful atmosphere between the Hofgarten, Feldherrnhalle and Theatinerkirche, around 16,000 guests experience music of the highest standard at the “Classic at Odeonsplatz“. For more than 25 years now, the classical music concert has been delighting its visitors with the best orchestras and world-famous stars in the open air.
Classic at Odeonsplatz, July 10 and 11, 2027, Odeonsplatz
The Munich Opera Festival will take place from June 20 to July 31, 2027 at the end of the season. With opera premieres, ballets, concerts and recitals, the Bayerische Staatsoper (opera) presents an extensive festival program, which this year is themed “Gone Like the Breath of the Gods“.
Munich Opera Festival, June 20 to July 31, 2027, Nationaltheater
The entire BACKSTAGE site will once again become a hub for culture, music and festival atmosphere. Visitors can look forward to a varied programme featuring numerous concerts on several indoor and outdoor stages – from well-known artists to exciting newcomers across a wide range of genres. The musical line-up is complemented by a varied supporting programme featuring free parties, talks, comedy, a roller-skating disco and flea markets.
Free & Easy Festival, date to be announced, Backstage
The Kulturstrand is a place of encounter and relaxation with a cultural programme for all Munich residents and their guests. Throughout the summer it offers an open cultural platform and meeting place – everyone is cordially invited to join in thinking, talking and shaping. All dates for the music, children's and sports programme or other events can be found throughout the summer in the Kulturstrand program calendar and on the official Facebook page! All events are free of charge! In addition to the Kulturstrand on the Isar, Munich has three further projects of this kind: the Maximiliansstrand at the Wittelsbacher Brunnen offers sand, drinks and music right in the city centre. The Neptunbrunnen cultural beer garden in the Old Botanical Garden is a real asset to the station district. The “Kulturstrand” at Professor-Huber-Platz near LMU is also expected to participate again.
Kulturstrand, date to be announced, at the Vater-Rhein-Brunnen on Ludwigsbrücke
Maximiliansstrand, date to be announced, Maximiliansstrand behind the Wittelsbacher Brunnen
Kulturbiergarten Neputunbrunnen, date to be announced, Neptune Fountain in the Old Botanical Gardens
Kulturstrand an der Uni, date to be announced, Professor-Huber-Platz in front of Ludwig Maximilian University
The Munich Summer Theatre in the amphitheatre in the Englischer Garten has been part of the Munich cultural scene since 1990. Audience members are welcome to bring along a picnic to make the theatre evening even more enjoyable. In case of rain, the performances will take place in the summer theatre in the Mohr Villa (Situlistr. 73 in Freimann). The weather hotline can be reached at +49 (0)170 / 447 20 30. Admission is free at both venues.
Munich Summer Theatre, dates to be announced, Amphitheatre in the Englischer Garten
The Apollon Stufenbar invites you to relax on the steps of the National Theater with a drink. Set against the neoclassical backdrop of Max-Joseph-Platz, visitors can enjoy music, DJs, and live performances on weekdays starting at 5:00 p.m. and on weekends starting at 3:00 p.m.
Apollon Stufenbar, date to be announced, Nationaltheater
On the first Friday in July the historic main building of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität will be transformed into a festival site. Themed stages, discos, exhibitions and film screenings offer a varied programme. A beer garden and food and drink stalls will provide refreshments.
University Summer Festival of the LMU, date to be announced, Main Building of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
On July 9, 2027, Sarah Connor will bring emotional German pop and soul to the Tollwood Summer Festival. For more than 20 years now, the singer has been thrilling audiences at her live performances with her personal and authentic songs.
Sarah Connor, July 9, 2027, Tollwood Music Arena, Olympiapark
You can find a well curated selection on Munich - City of Music.
Stonehenge, the famous prehistoric stone circle in southwest England, is now understood more comprehensively than ever before thanks to new archaeological and scientific findings. Modern excavations and analyses show that its builders – early farmers 5,000 years ago – were part of a fascinating and complex cultural landscape. The development of Stonehenge spanned centuries and culminated around 2500 B.C. in the monumental form that continues to fascinate us today. The international exhibition “Stonehenge. Ancient Secrets, New Discoveries” presents these research findings through approximately 600 original artifacts, replicas, and immersive media installations. Following stops in North America, the exhibition has now been completely revamped and expanded to include finds from Bavaria, making its Central European debut.
Stonehenge. Ancient Mysteries, New Discoveries, September 18, 2026, to August 29, 2027, Archäologische Staatssammlung
You can find more exhibitions in our overview for 2026/2027!
Every two years, the Rampenlichter Festival transforms Munich’s Kreativquartier into an international laboratory for emerging art. Here, children, teenagers, and young adults between the ages of 6 and 27 explore their artistic potential in dance and theater – with curiosity, courage, and a tremendous collective energy. Their productions demonstrate just how relevant, innovative, and powerful young perspectives can be on stage.
Rampenlichter Festival, July 9 to 23, 2027, Kreativquartier München
People love summer in Munich – no wonder when you think of the many bathing lakes, beer gardens and mountain trips just waiting to be experienced here. 12 things you should be sure to try during the hot season!
Enjoying the most beautiful summer weather outside and a film at the same time – that seems to be contradictory. Unless the screening takes place outside. There are several open-air cinemas in Munich: including the Frischluftkino of the Eine-Welt-Haus or the Kino, Mond und Sterne (Cinema, Moon and Stars) in the Westpark. But the city's best known and most popular open-air cinema makes a guest appearance in the Olympiapark: the Kino am Olympiasee is also the only one with 3D films in its programme. Instead of cinema chairs, deck chairs are waiting; couples make themselves comfortable in Love Seats, an extremely wide beach lounger version. From here, one comfortably has a view to the 4K-screen and the lake. Those who turn around can additionally have a look at the impressive arquitecture of the Olympiahalle, stadium and swimming pool. The program changes daily, tickets and information are available online. Reserved tickets must be picked up at the box office by 8 pm, which is recommended anyway: those who arrive before 8 pm can get two drinks for the price of one at the cinema bar. For the case of rain there is even an umbrella rental available. Roll the film!
In southern Bavaria there are several summer toboggan runs, one of the most famous is the one on the Blomberg, the local mountain of Bad Tölz. The ascent to the summit takes about one hour and leads along well constructed paths. At the top, the Blomberghaus lures with snacks and a panoramic view over the northern limestone Alps. Alternatively, part of the ascent can be bridged with the chairlift – the last few metres to the summit must still be covered on foot. The fastest way down to the valley is on the toboggan run, which starts a little way below the middle station. Over 1300 metres, 41 chicanes and 17 steep curves it winds its way down the mountain. If necessary, braking is done with a lever in the middle of the sledge. The Blomberg can be reached either by car (Am Blomberg 2, 83646 Wackersberg) or by bus lines 9612 and 9591 from Bad Tölz.
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Munich is often glorified as the northernmost city in Italy. The many Italian ice cream parlors with their homemade gelato also contribute to this flair. Opinions differ as to which of these is the best. The Ballabeni at Theresienstrasse 46 is definitely among the top three. On hot summer days people queue up around the block. In Maxvorstadt and in the Schlachthofviertel, the Del Fiore is causing a sensation; there are even people who claim that the ice cream there is better than in Italy. For those who can't make up their mind, Chef Stefano might hand them a spoon to try. The Sarcletti on Rotkreuzplatz (square) is cult – and old: Peter Paul Sarcletti sold his first ice cream here 130 years ago. Today there are more than 60 varieties to choose from. No Italian, but in a class of his own is the Verrückter Eismacher (“Crazy Ice Cream Maker“). Matthias Münz basically only appears with a top hat and sometimes creates interesting flavours like gyros or wheat beer ice cream. His restaurant behind the university reminds of “Alice in Wonderland“, the branch in the Glockenbachviertel (Holzstrasse 24) of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs“.
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