When peonies bloom and warm days fade away into mild evenings, the Pentecostal season is just around the corner. Here are the top tips for planning your holiday in Munich in 2026.
Classical concerts, interesting exhibitions, summer excursions and exciting activities for children – there is something for everyone during the Pentecost holidays (26 May to 5 June 2026), or on the public holidays in Munich.
- Holiday activities for children during the 2026 holidays
- Events during Pentecost holidays 2026
- Events on Pentecost Monday 2026
- Open during Pentecost: Exhibitions in Munich’s museums
- What else can you do in Munich during the Pentecostal season?
- Hiking, walking and sunbathing in the city
The city's youth culture department is once again organising the popular festival, offering children, young people and accompanying adults a free entertainment programme during the holidays. The festival is known for its colourful mix of newcomers and subculture artists. The theatron, shaped like an ancient Greek theatre, is located directly on the lake in Olympiapark (Olympic Park) – the perfect place for a dance into the sunset.
Where: Theatron at Olympiapark
When: tba
Information: www.olympiapark.de
A little bear who loves reading and crafting builds a boat for a trip down the stream when his friend, the little lamb, joins him and they set off together. On the way, they find a message in a bottle with a treasure map and, curious, set off in search of the treasure in an old ruin – unaware that two crooks are following them. Despite a few dangers, the adventure ends well and Mama Bear is able to welcome her two heroes back safely into her arms in the evening.
Where: Munich Marionette Theatre
When: Performances daily at 3 p.m. or 7.30 p.m.
Information: www.muema-theater.de
During the holidays, the Kinderkunsthaus Munich offers creative workshops for children, where they can experiment together. The holiday programme is aimed at children aged 6 to 12 and covers various topics, such as textural design or creating sculptures from wood and plaster. Workshops for families or parent-child teams are also held outside of the holidays, in which children aged 3 and above can participate when accompanied by an adult. It is worth registering quickly, as all events are very popular!
Where: Kinderkunsthaus
When: 25 May 2026, 28 May 2026 & 3 June 2026
Information: www.kinderkunsthaus.de
You can find more ideas for excursions and attractions with children in our guide for families!
Giorgi Gigashvili makes his debut with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra and impresses as a cross-genre artist spanning classical, jazz, pop and electronic music. The programme includes Khachaturian's piano concerto with the extraordinary singing saw and Mussorgsky's atmospheric prelude to ‘Khovanshchina’, conducted by Alain Altinoglu. A very special evening!
Where: Gasteig HP8
When: 29 May 2026 and more dates, 7.30 pm
Information & tickets: www.gasteig.de
The Residence Soloists play in the one-hour Mozart concerts works for piano and chamber music from Mozart to Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Ravel, Debussy and others - masterpieces of classical music. Schloss Nymphenburg (palace) was the birthplace of the fairytale king Ludwig II, who spent his childhood here. The 7-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his sister Nannerl gave concerts in the palace with great success.
Where: Schloss Nymphenburg
When: 28 May and 4 June, 4.30 pm
Information: www.bavaria-klassik.de
At the end of May 2026, Berlin singer-songwriter Tim Bendzko will be coming to Munich with his new tour ‘Komm schon!’ (Come on!) and will be performing at the renowned Isarphilharmonie. The tour accompanies his eagerly awaited sixth studio album, from which the advance single ‘Komm schon!’ already gives a first impression. In addition to new songs, fans in Munich can also look forward to numerous classics. The concert promises a special evening in one of the most beautiful concert halls in the German-speaking world and once again showcases Bendzko as an influential artist in German pop music.
Where: Isarphilharmonie im Gasteig HP8
When: 24 & 25 May 2026, 8 p.m.
Information: www.gasteig.de
A detailed overview of all concerts in the city can be found here.
Traditionally, at Pentecost, you can embark on a special journey with the vintage E69 05 train model from 1930. The train starts at Ostbahnhof station (Munich East) and travels through the Giesing district, passing Munich's most beautiful Isar river bridges, where it stops briefly so that passengers can enjoy the scenic views. Book your ticket in advance to reserve a seat. Drinks and snacks are also available.
Where: München Ost
When: 24 & 25 May 2026, 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Information & tickets: www.blv-online.de
Whether short or long, straight or curly, hair is much more than just a fashion accessory. It stands for beauty and seduction, strength and vulnerability, conformity and rebellion. It has always been a powerful means of expression: politically, religiously, culturally and personally. People use hairstyles and haircuts to show their affiliation, shape their identity and make a conscious statement. The exhibition at the Kunsthalle München invites visitors on a sensual and surprising journey of discovery through 3,000 years of art and cultural history. Around 200 exhibits from antiquity to the present day reveal the fascinating effect that the seemingly everyday can have.
Where: Kunsthalle München
When: 20 March until 4 October 2026, daily 10 am to 8 pm
Information: www.kunsthalle-muc.de
A re-encounter with old acquaintances such as rarely displayed discoveries in the Alte Pinakothek! The presentation of works from the collection of Early German, Early Netherlandish and Flemish paintings of the 16th and early 17th century promises a surprise or two. Different facets of a theme that is one of the core tasks of painting are examined: namely storytelling. How and by whom are stories told and what do they relate? What aims have artists and patrons pursued at different times, and what audiences do they address? And is this always obvious at all or are those looking at a work sometimes even deliberately misled? These and other questions are raised in this presentation at Alte Pinakothek in which often nothing appears to be as it seems at first glance.
Where: Alte Pinakothek
When: 5 June 2025 to 5 July 2026, daily (except mondays) from 10 am until 6 pm, tuesdays and wednesdays until 8 pm
Information: www.alte-pinakothek.de
You can find further exhibitions in our overview for 2026 and at muenchen.de
Enjoy Schatz uses humour and self-irony to tell the story of the balancing act between being an artist, a woman and a fictional character. The focus is on a successful writer who learns that glamour, long nails and professional success are not necessarily considered literary qualities – neither in the cultural world nor in her love life. Over the course of four seasons, she fluctuates between writing frenzy and self-doubt, book launches with oysters and night-time bus rides. The work humorously asks whether and how one can create oneself artistically and personally – and in doing so, honestly exclaims: ‘Enjoy, darling!’
Where: Münchner Kammerspiele
When: 28 May 2026 (premiere)
Information: www-muenchner-kammerspiele.de
The Kulturstrand (cultural beach) is a meeting hub with a cultural programme for everyone and a great place to relax. Throughout the summer, it offers an open cultural platform and gathering spot for people to share ideas and help shape the programme. The schedule for the music, children's and sports programme and other events is available on the Kulturstrand Programme Calendar and on the official Facebook page! This is where the organisers provide information about the rules, highlights and activities at the Kulturstrand. All offers are free of charge!
Where: Vater-Rhein-Brunnen on the Ludwigsbrücke
When: 1 May until 14 September 2026
Information: www.kulturstrand.de
As the temperatures rise, so does the desire to explore Munich's parks, gardens and neighbourhoods on foot or by bicycle. Here are eleven great ideas for exploring the city, from its finest ice-cream parlours to excursions into Munich's surrounding countryside. For hot days, we offer the best tips for cooling off. Another excellent option is to explore the city and its surroundings by bicycle and end the day in one of the rooftop bars or with a picnic at one of the many viewpoints.
In case Pentecost is spoilt by rain, here are some tips that will still turn your stay into an unforgettable one – or you can visit the city's great independent cinemas whose charm will instantly brighten up a rainy day.
Our calendar of events provides a detailed overview of the month of May.
