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Event calendar July

July: Kocherlball & fireworks

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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Events in July 2025: Typically Munich

 

Summer Festival Tollwood

The Tollwood festival in the Olympiapark stands for summery lightness – and this year, from June 19 to July 20, 2025, 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 19 to July 20, 2025, Olympiapark

 

Neuhausen - Nymphenburg district week

From July 3 to 9, 2025, the district week offers many great events between Nymphenburg Palace and the creative quarter on Leonrodplatz. There will also be a catering tent with a beer garden and adjoining music stage at the Hirschgarten festival site.

Stadtteilwoche (District week), July 3-9, 2025, Neuhausen-Nymphenburg

 

Munich Sports Festival

On 6 July 2025, 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, 6 July 2025, Königsplatz

Aubing - Lochhausen - Langwied district week

The district week in Aubing - Lochhausen - Langwied will take place from July 17 to 23, 2025. Many great offers and events await the guests. There is also a catering tent with a beer garden and adjoining music stage at the festival site on the Belandwiese.

Stadtteilwoche (District week), July 17-23, 2025, Aubing-Lochhausen-Langwied

 

Sommernachstraum: Open Air with fireworks

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, July 19, 2025, Olympiapark

 

Kocherlball: Folk dance

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 20, 2025, Chinesischer Turm in the Englischer Garten

 

Pasinger Vorwiesn

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, July 30 to August 3, 2025, Munich-Pasing, fairground at the corner of Silberdistelstrasse and Weinbergerstrasse.

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Auer Dult: Jakobidult

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 26 to August 3, 2025, 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 26 to August 3, 2025, Mariahilfplatz

 

Top events in July 2025

 

Balkan Days 2025

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), dates 2025 follow, various locations in Munich

 

More great events in July 2025

 

Kulturstrand

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, May 1 to September 8 2025, Corneliusbrücke

 

Pop-up beer garden ‘fesch’ in Nussbaumpark

The queer pub ‘fesch’ opened in the Glockenbach district just the year before last and has been welcoming more than just the LGBTQ* community ever since. The pub has been expanding its range since last summer: In Nussbaumpark at Sendlinger Tor, the associated beer garden is open daily between 4 and 11 pm in good weather – and entices guests with music, cold beer and vegan dishes throughout the months. There is a concert every Thursday at 7 pm!

Fesch Biergarten, from May 11 to September 14, 2025, Nussbaumstraße 1

37th Open Art Munich Gallery Weekend

On the weekend of July 3 to 6, 2025, an art weekend will take place in Munich during which Munich's galleries, together with partner institutions and museums, will celebrate the diversity of artists and the summer. The cooperation with the Opera Festival further enriches the programme. This event has been an integral part of Munich's cultural life since 1989 and attracts numerous visitors. The city's art scene is presented with special opening hours, guided tours and a wide range of educational programmes. The art weekend offers an opportunity to discover contemporary art in Munich.

37th Open Art Munich Gallery Weekend, July 3 to 6, 2025, various locations

 

Festival of the Future 2025

For four days, the Forum of the Future at the Deutsches Museum Munich will provide from July 3 to 5, 2025 insights into the latest technological developments from artificial intelligence, climate tech and quantum technology to Web3 and metaverse. Over 150 speakers from start-ups and industry, science and investors, art and politics have been invited. The programme includes top-class keynotes, discussions and workshops, as well as an interactive exhibition, art and performances. Families are particularly welcome - the programme of workshops, games and interaction is exciting for young and old, admission is free and a street party on the Museum Island rounds off the whole thing!

Festival of the Future, July 3 to 5, 2025, Forum of the Future at the Deutsches Museum

 

University Summer Festival of the LMU

On July 4, 2025, 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, July 4, 2025, Main Building of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität

 

Tanz den Gasteig (Dance the Gasteig)

Whether hip-hop or hula hoop, dance tea, musical sounds or folk dance, voguing or waacking - there's something for everyone at "Tanz den Gasteig". Professionals or dance beginners, singles, couples or groups, children or senior citizens take over the entire area of the Gasteig HP8 from afternoon until late at night. The Gasteig is open to all people, including those with special needs.

Dance the Gasteig, July 5, 2025, Gasteig HP8

 

Zamanand-Festival 2025

The Zamanand Festival has the motto “Sustainability, Diversity and Tolerance“. In cooperation with the Department for Climate and Environmental Protection and M-net, this year's first festival will take place between July 26 and 27, 2025 between Odeonsplatz and Siegestor. Thanks to the car-free day, the Zamanand-Festival offers a large platform for the entire urban society, the core topics are environmental protection and social cohesion. With numerous events, 8 stages, workshops and information booths, the festival aims to help raise awareness of today's challenges and set an example for a better future.

Zamanand Festival, July 26 to 27, 2025, Ludwigstrasse between Odeonsplatz and Siegestor

 

Ars musica Beer Garden Summer in the Tannengarten in Sendling

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

Munich Summer Theatre

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 2025 follow, Amphitheatre in the Englischer Garten

The Munich Opera Festival

The Munich Opera Festival will take place from June 27 to July 31, 2025 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, June 27 to July 31, 2025, Nationaltheater

 

Classic at Odeonsplatz

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, July 12 and 13, 2025, Odeonsplatz

REVEAL: Annual Exhibition of the Faculty of Design

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, dates 2025 follow, Faculty of Design Munich University of Applied Sciences

 

Concerts in July 2025

 

Lionel Richie – Say Hello To The Hits Tour

World star Lionel Richie is coming to Munich's Olympic Hall on his 2025 European tour. With him: his greatest hits from “All night long“ to “We are the world“.

Lionel Richie, July 9, 2025, Olympiahalle

 

Festive concert at Schloss Schleißheim 

Elector Max Emanuel had the Neues Schloss Schleißheim with its baroque courtyard garden built in 1701, modelled on Versailles, in the hope of becoming emperor. It was the summer residence of the Bavarian ruling family for centuries. Veriko Tchumburidze on the violin will play Vivaldi's “The Four Seasons“, Pachelbel's “Canon“, G.F. Handel's “Concerto grosso“, Mozart's “Eine kleine Nachtmusik“, Rossini's “String Serenade in C major“, the “Aria of Figaro“ and Gershwin's “Summertime“ together with the Residence Soloists.

Festive concert, July 19, 2025, Schloss Schleißheim 

 

Robbie Williams – LIVE 2025

From June 25, 2025, Williams will be touring Germany to once again bring all his charisma, his hits and his live energy to the big stages in enormous style. On July 26, 2025, he will rock Munich's Olympiastadion.

Robbie Williams, July 26, 2025, Olympiastadion

 

Concert event Bavaria Klassik, Residence Serenade in the Court Chapel of the Munich Residence

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, three outstanding concerts will take place in Munich. Firstly, at 3.30 pm in the Bavarian National Museum, Kanonenhof, the ‘Klassik im Museum Open Air’ series presents an 80-minute concert with the Residence Soloists. The programme includes masterpieces by Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach and Rossini and offers visitors the opportunity to tour the museum before the concert. Ticket prices are up to €45.00.

On the same evening at 18.30, the Residence Serenade will take place in the historic Court Chapel of the Munich Residence. Here, the audience can enjoy masterpieces by Bach, Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, performed by the Residenz soloists. The atmosphere of the court chapel, where Mozart also gave concerts, gives the experience a special flavour. The event can be combined with a tour of the Residenz and the Cuvilliés Theatre. Prices for the concert start at €39.00, while a Bavarian menu with beer tasting costs €90.00.

Finally, on Sunday July 27, 2025 at 20.00, the summer concert will take place in the Residenz's Brunnenhof, which will be held in the Max-Joseph-Saal if it rains. Festive sounds by Mozart, Vivaldi and Dvořák will be played by the Residence Soloists in this historic setting, where Mozart himself worked. Ticket prices for this concert range from €28.00 to €72.00 including fees.

These concerts offer an excellent opportunity to experience classical music in a unique historical setting.

Concert events, July 26 to 27, 2025, various locations

 

You can find a well curated selection on Munich - City of Music.

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Hollywood in the Olympiapark: Open-air cinema

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!

 

Tip for excursions in the surrounding area: Summer tobogganing on the Blomberg

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.

Licking like in Italy: Munich's ice cream parlors

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“.

 

You can find a detailed calendar of events here.

 

 

Text: München Tourismus; Photos: Christian Kasper, Sigi Müller
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