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Happy Thursday, beautiful bored people of Munich! We’ve been absolutely melting our faces off this week, but with the scorching hot weather comes a happy bonus: a scorching hot weekend!
So, to help you take advantage of the beautiful sunshine, here are the best things to do in Munich this weekend.
Munich Sessions Summer Fest
Three nights of free open air live music at the Rindermarkt.
When: Friday, August 3, 2018 from 17:00 – 23:00
Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 11:00 – 23:00
Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 11:00 – 21:00
Where: Rindermarkt
Auer Dult: Jakobidult
300+ stalls peddling all sorts of curiosities, delicacies and of course, a fairground for your inner child (or actual child).
When: Daily until August 5th, from 10am – 8pm
Where: Mariahilfplatz
Pfälzer Weinfest
Wine, food & even a jazz breakfast on Sunday… did we mention the festival is free? You’re welcome. Learn more on the official website.
When: Daily until August 12th, 2018 from 3pm – 11pm
Where: The Residenz Courtyard (Residenzstraße 1)
Pasinger Volksfest
Known affectionately as “Vorwiesn”, the Pasinger Volksfest looks like a pretty good pre-Oktoberfest warm-up. With beer, rides, live music and more, what’s not to love?
When: Daily until August 6th, 2018 – hours vary. Check the official site for more.
Where: Silberdistelstraße
Kulturstrand
Munich’s favourite city oasis near Deutsches Museum will be hosting all sorts of events and activities this weekend including an electro-music concert, skimboarding, body art and more. Check the official website for more details.
When: All weekend
Where: Kulturstrand (Ludwigsbrücke, Auf der Insel)
impark Sommerfestival & Theatron MusikSommer
A free festival that runs all weekend long at Olympiapark, complete with wakeboarding, fair rides, a beach bar and free open air concerts.
When: All weekend
Where: Olympiapark
Fashion Session Second Hand Designer Sale + Street Food Market
Get some new designer goodies for your wardrobe at this evening flea market, complete with a mini street food market to keep you well-fed between shopping binges. More info on the official Facebook event.
When: Saturday, August 4th from 5pm – 11:30pm
Where: Bavaria Loft, Theresienhöhe 7
Mädelsflohmarkt AKA the Girls’ Flea Market
Stock up on affordable & pretty new additions to your wardrobe at this flea market put on by girls for girls. Learn more on the Facebook event.
When: Saturday, August 4th, 2018 from 5pm – 11:30pm
Where: Villa Flora, Hansastr. 44
Cost: 3 euros
La Terraza: A Courtyard Rave
A 15 hour open-air rave in one of Munich’s coolest cultural hotspots, ft. tons of DJs, a chill out area and even a healthy fruit/smoothie bar.
When: Saturday, August 4th at 2pm – Sunday, August 5th at 5am
Where: The Container Collective (Behind Ostbahnhof), Atelierstrasse Ecke Friedenstrasse
Cost: 10 euros (buy tickets here)
Have an amazing weekend!
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