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Events in Munich
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Experience Munich and stay right in the heart of the city
Munich offers a diverse program of events all year round. Concerts, festivals, exhibitions, cultural events, and street festivals make the city an attractive destination for a short trip or weekend getaway.
The Unsöld’s Factory Hotel in Lehel provides a central base for exploring the city. Thanks to its location near downtown Munich, numerous venues, museums, and attractions are easily accessible. This makes it easy to combine attending an event in Munich with a stay in the city.
On this page, you’ll regularly find a selection of events in Munich, current exhibitions, and special events that are well worth a visit to the Bavarian capital.
Current Events in Munich
Event Recommendations
In the summer, Munich’s calendar of events is particularly diverse. Open-air concerts, festivals, and street festivals take place at various locations and in different neighborhoods.
We’ve put together a selection of events in Lehel and throughout Munich for August and September 2026:
| Date | Event | Event Location |
|---|---|---|
| August 1–23, 2026 | Sommerfestival im Olympiapark | Olympiapark |
| July 31–August 22, 2026 | Theatron MusikSommer | Theatron im Olympiapark |
| July 17–August 23, 2026 | Brunnenhof Open Air | Olympiapark |
| August 7–23, 2026 | Münchner Open Air Sommer | Brunnenhof der Residenz |
| August 21, 2026 | David Garrett – Millennium Symphony | Königsplatz |
| August 29–September 4, 2026 | SUPERBLOOM | Olympiapark |
| September 19–October 4, 2026 | Oktoberfest 2026 | Theresienwiese |
| September 4–6, 2026 | Isarinselfest | Prateninsel Isar |
| September 20, 2026 | Trachten- und Schützenzug | Münchner Innenstadt |
| September 26, 2026 | Ander Art Festival | Odeonsplatz |
| September 27, 2026 | Outdoorsportfestival | Olympiapark |
Art & Exhibitions in Munich
Munich boasts a diverse museum and cultural scene. In addition to well-known collections, numerous museums and exhibition venues in Munich offer regularly changing exhibitions on art, culture, design, and social issues.
From Unsöld’s Factory Hotel, venues in Lehel, the Old Town, and Maxvorstadt are particularly easy to reach. This makes it simple to combine your stay with a visit to a museum or exhibition.
| Date | Exhibition | Museum |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 – February 7, 2027 | Tomás Saraceno in collaboration. Verwobene Welten | Haus der Kunst |
| June 26, 2026 – February 7, 2027 | Tao Schirrmachers Sammlung. Eisbach Treasures | Haus der Kunst |
| June 26, 2026 – February 7, 2027 | Maria VMier. I follow the wind through the stone | Haus der Kunst |
| June 12, 2026 – December 7, 2026 | Steina: Playback | Haus der Kunst |
| through October 4, 2026 | HAAR – MACHT – LUST | Kunsthalle München |
| March 10, 2026, through September 5, 2027 | Über die Welt hinaus. Der Blaue Reiter | Lenbachhaus |
| through November 8, 2026 | Krishna. Religion, Kunst und Popkultur | Museum Fünf Kontinente |
| through August 31, 2026 | BMW Art Cars – 20 Artists, 50 Years of Innovation | BMW Welt |
Your Hotel for an Event in Munich
Whether it’s a concert, festival, exhibition, street festival, or cultural event—if you’re traveling to Munich for an event, you can easily combine your visit with a stay in the city.
Unsöld’s Factory Hotel is located in Lehel and offers a central base for exploring Munich. Many downtown destinations and various event venues are easily accessible.
This way, you can combine your visit to an event with other activities in Munich and then spend the night in comfort at Unsöld’s Factory Hotel.