September in Munich usually has only one hotspot: the Theresienwiese. Millions of people meet here for the Oktoberfest every year. But Munich has even more to offer. All events in September 2027 at a glance.
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One thing is clear: the Oktoberfest dominates the city. The next Oktoberfest starts on September 18, 2027, when Munich's mayor taps the first beer barrel with just a few strokes. For two weeks, the beer tents and rides on the Theresienwiese will be on their way. By the way, the largest and most popular folk festival in the world was originally a horse race to celebrate the wedding of the future King Ludwig I and his Therese, after whom the venue is named.
Oktoberfest, September 18 to October 3, 2027, Theresienwiese
Sure, the Wiesn will start on Saturday. But for many people in Munich, the Oktoberfest doesn't start until the next day, when the traditional costumers start parading through the streets. Always on the first Sunday of the Oktoberfest the traditional costume parade takes place, the largest in the world. Around 9000 people take part, including shooting and traditional costume clubs, marching bands and bands from all over Europe. The Münchner Kindl rides at the front. Munich's Lord Mayor and Bavaria's Minister-President roll past in festive carriages, the breweries send their magnificent carriages with several horses. The entire train is about seven kilometres long and winds its way through the city centre to the Theresienwiese. If you want to stand in the front row as a spectator, you should arrive early, the rush is especially great when the weather is fine. As an alternative, you can watch the train on television: Bayerischer Rundfunk broadcasts live. The costume parade first took place in 1835, at the silver wedding of King Ludwig I. and Therese of Bavaria – their wedding on October 12, 1810 is considered the origin of the Oktoberfest. Since 1949 the traditional costume parade has been held annually.
The tradtitional costume and hunter's parade, September 19, 2027, through Munich city centre to Theresienwiese
The ARD International Music Competition was first held in 1952. It is now regarded worldwide as one of the most prestigious and largest competitions of its kind. For many artists who are now world-famous, winning an award at the ARD International Music Competition in Munich served as a springboard for their careers. Each year, an average of 400 to 600 young musicians register for the competition. After a preliminary round, approximately 200 candidates from 35 to 40 countries advance to the main competition. The international reputation of the ARD Music Competition is also evident in the high percentage of foreign participants - over 90%.
ARD International Music Competition, date to be announced, various venues
Every year on a weekend in September, the popular Isarinselfest takes place. Various bands perform and there is a cultural and sports program. There is also plenty to keep the little ones entertained with workshops and demonstrations. And best of all, the Isarinselfest is completely free of admission!
Isarinselfest, date to be announced, Steinsdorfstrasse, between Ludwigs- and Maximiliansbrücke
With the Outdoor Sports Festival in the Olympiapark (Olympic Park), the city of Munich offers you many great opportunities to be active together in the fresh air, discover new sports and, above all, have lots of fun. Numerous clubs, associations and institutions present a varied program for active participation and trying things out.
Outdoor Sports Festival of the City of Munich, date to be announced, Olympiapark
The Kulturstrand is a place of encounter and relaxation with a cultural program 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. And this summer, a new Kulturstrand will be added at Professor-Huber-Platz near the LMU.
Kulturstrand, date to be announced, at the Vater-Rhein-Brunnen on Ludwigsbrücke
Maximiliansstrand, date to be announced, Maximiliansstrand behind the Wittelsbacher Brunnen
Kulturstrand an der Uni, date to be announced, Professor-Huber-Platz in front of Ludwig Maximilian University
The Run for Life organised by Münchner Aids-Hilfe is a fun for everybody approved by the German Athletics Association. It is not only a sporting event but also an opportunity to do something good, because every step counts. The starting point is the forecourt of the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Bavarian National Museum).
Run for Life, expected September 12, 2027, forecourt of the Bavarian National Museum
Once again this year Odeonsplatz – stretching along Ludwigstraße to Galeriestraße – will be transformed into a Bavarian culinary mile. More than 100 direct sellers from all regions of Bavaria will showcase their artisanal specialties. The offerings range from fresh fruits and vegetables, Bavarian cheeses, dairy and sausage specialties, and fresh bread and homemade cakes to unique game specialties. Lovers of regional beverages will also find something to their liking, with Bavarian beer specialties, regional juices, fine brandies, exquisite liqueurs, and select wines. In addition to the culinary delights, there are also handcrafted items to discover: alpaca wool products, lambskins, woven baskets, and wreaths made from dried flowers, grains, or hops.
Farmers’ Market Mile, date to be announced, from Odeonsplatz along Ludwigsstraße to Galeriestraße
Munich loves the autumn. And as the light gets warmer and the colours intensify, this is the time of year when Munich’s residents really get adventurous.
Ronan Keating has been touring the world for more than three decades, first as part of the boy band Boyzone and later as a successful solo artist. As the soundtrack to the romantic film “Notting Hill,” his song “When You Say Nothing At All” became a global hit and a timeless classic. “Just Getting Started” is the name of the world tour that will bring Ronan Keating to the Olympiahalle.
Ronan Keating: Just Getting Started, September 17, 2027, Olympiahalle
You can find a well-curated selection of concerts on Munich - City of Music.
For over 100 years, robots have shaped our ideas of future and parallel worlds. In recent years, they have become an integral part of our everyday lives. In the so-called age of robots, the exhibition “Robotic Worlds” focuses on the human perception of robots as well as their actual form and function.
Outstanding robots and robot toys from around 1960 to the present day are on display. They show both the human fantasies and utopian worlds associated with robots and the various implementations and designs of functional robots. The exhibits from the museum's own collection and on loan from the Chair of Cognitive Systems at the Technical University of Munich also illustrate the different areas of application for robotics.
Robotic Worlds, Pinakothek der Moderne, until November 28, 2027
The holiday program at the Kinderkunsthaus München offers a wide range of creative workshops for children and young people during the school holidays. Together, they experiment with colorful materials and techniques, including painting, printing, modeling, and more. The workshops cover a variety of topics and aim to have fun together and be creatively active.
Holiday program Kinderkunsthaus, various dates in September 2027, Römerstrasse 21
In autumn it is pleasantly quiet on the lakes. The bathing season is almost over, the number of day tourists from Munich is decreasing. Best time to explore the Fünf-Seen-Land. First choice for this are of course canoe, pedal boat and sailboat; for the latter, however, you need a sailing license. There are boat rentals in every bigger place. The boat rental of Peter Neuner is considered to be a classic destination in Herrsching – which is also the case in the restaurant next door. Matos fish shop offers the best fish sandwiches at the Ammersee. If you prefer a more comfortable trip, take a tour with the Bayerische Seenschifffahrt, their steamers shuttle between all ports. Alternatively, you can take a walk along the Ammersee high trail. The 12.2-kilometre-long circular trail begins at Schondorf railway station. It then leads first into the hinterland to Achselschwang and via Utting on the lakeside back to Schondorf. You should plan about two and a half hours for the route.
When Bavarians say this sentence, they want to spend half the autumn day wandering around in the woods to get some fresh air – and look for some mushrooms. Going for mushrooms is a kind of popular sport, which is lovingly cultivated especially by the elderly. Because: Newcomers have a hard time. Mushroom hunters are secretive, good mushroom sites are passed on. Nevertheless, a few things have gotten around. For example, that Munich's best mushrooms grow in the south, in the Ebersberg, Perlacher and Hofoldinger forests or in the forests around Ammersee (lake) and Starnberger See (lake), Holzkirchen and Sauerlach. Especially popular are porcini mushrooms, mushrooms and chanterelles. But be careful: poisonous and edible mushrooms often look very similar. Therefore, if you are not sure what you have found, you should visit the town hall on Mondays (10 am - 1 pm, 4.30 pm - 6 pm) when the Mushroom Society holds its office hours. If you don't find anything, you don't have to worry – instead of going out into the countryside, you can go to the Zollner mushroom and forest stand at Viktualienmarkt.
You can find a detailed calendar of events here.
