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 21 June to 21 July 2024, 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, 21 June to 21 July 2024, Olympiapark
On 7 July 2024, the popular Munich Sports Festival will take place 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, 7 July 2024, Königsplatz
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, 20 July 2024, 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, 21 July 2024, Chinesischer Turm in the Englischer Garten
The Munich district of Pasing has a long folk festival tradition. After a two-year break due to Corona, the people of Pasing and their guests can once again look forward to five days of funfair hustle and bustle with a fairground, beer garden and beer tent, where the Stadtmüller family takes care of the visitors' thirst. Many people know the family as the hosts of the Fischer-Vroni at the Oktoberfest. In Pasing they serve fish specialities and Bavarian classics as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes. And the best part: every evening a different band plays, from Bavarian brass band music to casual rock, pop and indie covers.
Pasinger Vorwiesn, 24 to 28 July 2024, Munich-Pasing, fairground at the corner of Silberdistelstrasse and Weinbergerstrasse.
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 27 July to 4 August 2024, 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, 27 July to 4 August 2024, Mariahilfplatz
The festival is organised by Hilfe von Mensch zu Mensch e.V. and includes a wide range of cultural events and activities. The festival programme includes concerts, dance performances, theatre performances, panel discussions, film days and much more.
Balkantage (Balkan Days) 2024, until 6 July 2024, various locations in Munich
If you're in the mood for golf, the “BMW International Open“ at Golfclub Eichenried is the place to be when top international stars and the best German golfers tee off - including Bernhard Langer, who will be teeing off at the event for the first time since 2012.
BMW International Open Golf, 3 to 7 July 2024, Golfclub Eichenried
Together with the Global Black Gay Men Connect Organisation, the Harry Klein and Rote Sonne clubs are organising a charity event. Queer artists from the BIPOC scene will provide musical and acrobatic entertainment! Admission is free and all visitors receive a free drink, but donations are requested, 100% of which will go to the organisation, which campaigns for equality, visibility and justice for BIPOC people worldwide.
Garry Klein X GBGMC #charity, 24. Juli 2024, Rote Sonne
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 programme calendar and on the official Facebook page! On the Facebook page, the organisers also provide information about rain, highlights and life at Kulturstrand. All activities are free of charge!
Kulturstrand, 1 May to 9 September 2024, Corneliusbrücke
The queer pub "fesch" opened in the Glockenbach district just last year and has been welcoming more than just the LGBTQ* community ever since. This summer, the pub is expanding its offering: In the Nussbaumpark at Sendlinger Tor, the associated beer garden is open daily between 4 and 11 pm in good weather - and attracts visitors over the months with around 25 concerts, cold beer and vegan dishes.
Fesch Biergarten, 10 May till 31 August 2024, Nußbaumstraße 1
On 5 July 2024, 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, 5 July 2024, Main Building of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
Jan Geiger and Vicky Voyage present "Die Rettung der Bally Prell", a drag/theatre performance that takes a closer look at the life of Munich folk artist Bally Prell (1922-1982). Bally Prell was many things: daughter, folk singer, Munich native, dreamer and prankster who sang about the Isar and Munich life.
The rescue of Bally Prell, 13 July 2024, Pathos Theater
In July, the vokalSinnM choir festival brings renowned choirs from Germany and the USA to the Fat Cat cultural venue and the Herz-Jesu-Kirche for an exclusive guest appearance or home performance - an exciting hybrid! The program combines contemporary concert concepts that invite the audience to explore the perception of deep human emotions. In addition, singers can train as choir leaders in concert moderation, singing and performance. If you fancy a modern interpretation of choral performance, you shouldn't miss this event.
Choral festival vokalSinnM, July 19 and 20, 2024, Fat Cat and Herz-Jesu-Kirche
The "Mental Health Arts Festival" at Gasteig HP8 is all about mental health. Participatory activities, concerts, readings and panel discussions offer opportunities to discuss topics such as depression, resilience and much more. But talking alone is not enough. That's why the "Mental Health Arts Festival" focusses on trying things out and taking part. In addition to offers such as dance, meditation and writing exercises, a "boxing" workshop and two metalcore concerts will show that promoting mental health does not necessarily have to be "soft". Another highlight will be a "Mindful Recital" at the Isarphilharmonie. Pianist and neuroscientist Nicolas Namoradze will play classical works and lead the audience through short meditations and thought experiments in between.
Mental Health Arts Festival, 20 July 2024, Gasteig HP8
With music by Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, John Williams as well as Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and many more, the Munich Academic Symphony Orchestra gives a performance in the fountain courtyard of the Munich Residence. If the weather is unfavourable, the concert will be moved to the Herkulessaal.
American Summer Night, 20 July 2024, Brunnenhof of the Residence
On 20 July 2024, the "Candy for all" summer festival will take place at Candidplatz in Giesing. The programme ranges from a family programme with fun and games for children and art on the façade to live performances by Munich bands and a party in the "Roody" dance café later in the evening.
Candy for all, 20 July 2024, Inner courtyard at Candidplatz 9-13
All dates for the music, children's and sports programme or other events can be found throughout the summer in the Kulturstrand programme calendar and on the official Facebook page! On the Facebook page, the organisers also provide information about rain, highlights and life at Kulturstrand. All activities are free of charge!
Kulturstrand, 1 May until 9 September 2024, Corneliusbrücke
The Tannengarten beer garden is the perfect place to unwind in the open air to jazz, blues, swing and the sounds of home. If, contrary to expectations, it should rain, the concerts are held indoors in the Tannengarten salettl. All concerts take place on a Thursday. All information about the bands and the dates can be found here. Admission is free, donations are welcome.
Concerts in the Tannengarten beer garden in Sendling, various dates in Juli, Tannengarten beer garden in Munich-Sendling
The Munich Summer Theatre in the amphitheatre in the Englischer Garten has been part of the Munich cultural scene since 1990.
In the summer of 2023, “Bunbury“ by Oscar Wilde was performed. 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.
The Munich Opera Festival will take place from 28 June to 31 July 2024 at the end of the season. With opera premieres, ballets, concerts and recitals, the Bayerische Staatsoper (opera) presents an extensive festival programme, which this year focuses on three major works by Richard Strauss.
Munich Opera Festival, 28 June to 31 July 2024, Nationaltheater
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 20 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, 12 and 13 July 2024, Odeonsplatz
As part of the annual exhibition, the students of the Faculty of Design at the Munich University of Applied Sciences will show their semester projects. The exhibition shows final and semester projects from the bachelor's degree programme “Design“ with the fields of study photo design, industrial design and communication design, the bachelor's degree programme “Computer Science and Design“ as well as from the master's degree programme “Applied Design Research“.
Inspiring lectures, workshops and musical accompaniment form the supporting programme and invite you to exchange ideas.
REVEAL: Annual Exhibition of the Faculty of Design, 18 July to 21 July 2024, Faculty of Design Munich University of Applied Sciences
You can find a well curated selection on Munich - City of Music.
On six dates in July, German guitarist Laura Lootens will be performing masterpieces by Albéniz, Barrios, Chopin and Schubert at the Asamkirche. Lootens won the most important guitar competition in Spain in 2022 and is regarded as the new star of the scene. The whole event will take place in a very special setting, as the Asamkirche is not only considered one of the most beautiful churches in Germany, but also one of the most important architectural monuments of the late Baroque period.
Best of Spanish Guitar: Laura Lootens, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26 and 31 July 2024, Asamkirche
Taylor Swift is currently the most successful female artist and is breaking all records: over 300 million records sold, numerous Grammys and Billboard Music Awards. In 2024, the American singer and songwriter will also be coming to Munich for two concert dates as part of her "The Eras Tour": On 27 and 28 July 2024, she will play two open-air concerts in the Olympic Stadium. A good tip for anyone who has run out of tickets: You can also watch the open-air concerts in the stadium from the Olympiaberg!
Taylor Swift. The Eras Tour, 27 & 28 July 2024, Olympiastadion
Soul singer Joss Stone celebrated great success at a young age with her debut album ‘The Soul Sessions’. Her ninth album was released two years ago - and she is also coming to Germany with it. One of two German concert dates will take place in July in Munich, at the Isarphilharmonie, the new concert hall at Gasteig HP8.
Joss Stone: Ellipsis Tour, 16 July 2024, Isarphilharmonie
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. Twelve 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.
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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