Looking for first-class entertainment? If so, you’ll love the diverse programme on offer in Munich! Concerts and outstanding one-off events are part of the city’s vibrant cultural scene. Not to forget, of course, the legendary Oktoberfest.
Entertainment in Munich
Music
Olympiahalle
Most big concerts in Munich are held at the Olympiahalle. With capacity for over 15,000 people, its exceptional acoustics amaze and impress audiences. Whether you want to hear pop, rock, rap, jazz or even classical music, there’s a diverse range of live music to discover. German artists and global stars regularly play shows here. Get your tickets now!
Olympiastadion
With its contoured tent-like roof, Munich’s Olympiastadion is an architectural gem – and a venue that regularly plays host to top-quality open-air concerts. Past performers have included stars like Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams, U2, Rihanna and The Rolling Stones. Concerts at the Olympiastadion are truly unforgettable.
Live music bars
You can also take in live music in more informal settings at some of the city’s bars and pubs. Munich is home to various less well-known artists and bands with a fresh sound. Antons in the south of the city is a good bet for live music, while fans of rock music will be right at home at Schwabinger Podium. The Glockenbachwerkstatt is another venue worth a visit.
Olympiahalle
Olympiastadion
Live music bars
Events
Munich Film Festival
Germany’s third-largest film festival puts on an array of screenings that attract numerous visitors each year. The festival screens more than 150 carefully selected films over 10 days. The programme includes feature films, documentaries and shorts of every type and genre. Of course, famous actors and directors are more than happy to be seen at the exclusive premieres.
Football
The Allianz Arena is the home of FC Bayern Munich. Anyone who appreciates football at the very highest level is in the right place here. On non-game days, there are regular tours of the stadium, where the FCB Erlebniswelt exhibition is a real highlight for true football fans. The stadium of the city’s smaller team, 1860 Munich, is located on Grünwalder Strasse.
Messe München
Why not visit Messe München, a leading venue for high-quality exhibitions and congresses? You could expand your knowledge or explore whole new worlds, with a varied range of topics waiting for you. The congress halls are in the city’s former Riem Airport in the east of the city and can be easily reached with public transport.
Film Festival
Oktoberfest
Traditional music
Oktoberfest
Culinary delights
Oktoberfest is renowned for exceptional beer and delicious Bavarian cuisine. The festival marquees exclusively serve beer from Munich breweries in traditional one-litre glass tankards called “Masskrüge”. There’s also plenty of local specialities to try, such as veal sausage and roast chicken. Ever lifted 10 litres of beer at once? No? Well, the Oktoberfest waiting staff’s strength is legendary.
Thrilling carnival rides
Of course, the world’s biggest folk festival wouldn’t be complete without classic carnival rides. The Wiesn – as the festival’s location is commonly known – has plenty to entertain visitors, from a carousel to a drop tower and even a ghost train. The big wheel is always a popular attraction, providing a wonderful view over the city and the festival.
Traditional music
Oktoberfest in Munich wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without the music. The beer tents on the Wiesn play host to countless solo artists and bands, who make sure that the party vibe flows throughout the tents and the stages during the festival. “Schlager” hits and oompah classics whip the crowds into a frenzy year after year, ensuring that the festivities go with a bang.