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Beautiful bored people of Munich – let’s be honest……. the weather is NOT looking great this weekend.
But hey, while the forecast is looking pretty lackluster, the weekend’s schedule of events is anything but. With some of the year’s most anticipated events lined up for the next few days, it’d be a shame to stay inside…… right?
With that sugary optimism in mind, here are some of the best things to do in Munich this weekend! And if you’re looking for some rainy day alternatives, don’t forget that these museums will only be 1 euro on Sunday!
Christopher Street Day Street Festival 2019
Pride season has hit Munich hard, and between the rainbow flags, colourful crosswalks and adorable traffic lights, the cherry on top of all festivities is happening this weekend: the Christopher Street Day Politparade and Street Festival! The parade will begin at 12pm on Saturday, concluding at Marienplatz, with the street festival happening all around the area with live music, info booths, drag queens, and even a live performance on Saturday from Eurovision winner Netta. Click here for more info.
When: Saturday, July 13 at 12pm (the Politparade)
Saturday, July 13 to Sunday, July 14 (the Street Festival)
Where: Around Marienplatz – the parade starts/ends here, with a route going through Max-Joseph-Platz, Promenadeplatz, Lenbachplatz, Stachus, Sendlinger Tor, Pestalozzistraße, Müllerstraße, Corneliusstraße, Gärtnerplatz, Reichenbachstraße, Frauenstraße, Isartor and Tal
Kunstareal-Fest 2019
Art lovers, take note – there will be over 140 events spread over 30 locations this weekend in honour of Munich’s art festival, Kunstareal-Fest! All sorts of musuems, galleries, and cultural institutions will be open for fun workshops, tours and lectures free of charge for the occasion. Click here for the full program.
When: July 13-14, 2019
Where: All around town. Click here for the full program
Sommerfest der Villa Stuck
Free admission to the Villa Stuck, along with lovely music, food and access to the museum’s historical rooms await at the annual Villa Stuck Sommerfest, which will happen rain or shine on Saturday! The party begins at 6pm, but space is limited so you’re advised to get there early. Click here for more info.
When: Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 6pm
Where: Villa Stuck
Sommerfest im Tierheim
Looking for a furry new friend, or simply hoping to support a great cause? Well, head over to Munich’s Ignaz-Perner animal shelter this Sunday at their annual Sommerfest, which will include plenty of info stands, a large flea market, a raffle, food, pet accessory stalls and plenty of fun activities for the kids. Click here for more info.
When: Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 10am – 5pm
Where: Ignaz-Perner Animal Shelter, Riemer Str 270
Munich Franconian Wine Festival
If you’re more of a wine drinker, then great news – the Alter Hof is becoming a wine paradise for the next few weeks, with the Franconian wine festival back in town again with plenty of tents serving up crisp Franconian wines with regional foods and live music to enjoy. Click here for more info.
When: July 5 – 21, 2019
Where: Alter Hof 1
Magdalenfest
It’s not a Munich summer without some Volksfest fun, and starting this weekend, one of the city’s best kept festival secrets is back in town, at Hirschgarten! The Magdalenfest is a tiny volksfest set in the heart of Hirschgarten, with rides, market stalls, and of course, BEER waiting for you amongst the sea of deer. If you’re looking for a fun and free kid-friendly activity to enjoy this weekend, look no further.
When: July 6 – 21, 2019
Where: Hirschgarten
Hofflohmärkte in Allach, Hadern, and Dachau
Hoping to nab some new treasures for a bargain? The summer Hofflohmärkte are back, with different communities hosting pop-up yard sales rain or shine. This weekend, there will be ones in Allach, Hadern, and Dachau. Click here for more info.
When: Friday, July 12, 2019 at 5pm (Allach)
Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 10am (Hadern)
Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 11am (Dachau)
Where: All around the neighbourhoods mentioned above
Tollwood Sommerfestival
Tollwood Sommerfestival continues this weekend with more fun, food and performances! Watch live music, indulge in organic eats from around the world and take advantage of the packed program, all of course, with a socially conscious twist. Click here for more info.
When: June 26 – July 21, 2019
Where: Olympiapark Süd
Entrance: FREE! But certain shows/concerts are at an additional cost
