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Hello beautiful bored people of Munich, and welcome to Munich Events Weekend 17! From yoga and running to cocktails and Tanz in den Mai / May Day festivities, this week in Munich has something for everyone!
Free Events, Activities and Festivals This Weekend in Munich
This weekend is filled up with so many free events and great selections of activities for all ages. Have a look below to find your weekend plans in Munich.
? Looking For Some Tanz In Den Mai Or May Day Festivities? Check Out Our Special Post Here!
Munich Cocktail Festival
Don’t miss the chance to explore Munich’s cocktail scene at a unique festival happening from April 25th to 29th! Enjoy over 30 creatively crafted petite cocktails by skilled local bartenders and connect with other cocktail enthusiasts!
With a cocktail at each participating bar, there will be plenty to do and see as you venture out and enjoy your drinks! Pre-sale and standard tickets can be purchased here.
When: Tuesday, April 25 – Saturday, April 29, 2023 // 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Various locations in Munich
Cost: Pre-Sale €44.90
Haus Der Kunst Free Friday
Haus Der Kunst invites you to enjoy a priceless experience at no cost every last Friday of the month from 4—10 pm. Encounter like-minded individuals and engage in creative exchange while exploring our exhibits.
The education department is eager to welcome you with a cross-generational program and family tours. You can participate in free children’s tours, short guided tours, and even open atelier for a chance to create your own art pieces.
Additionally, join us for a free screening of the film Night Fishing as part of “Karrabing Film Collective. Wonderland”.
When: Friday, April 28, 2023 // 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Prinzregentenstraße 1
Cost: Free Admission
Westend Neighborhood Flea Market
From 10 till 4, roam up and down Westend Street where countless yards will be set up to sell! Part of Munich’s ‘Hope Flea Market’ movement, Westend marks the first of many home-style markets that removes the necessity to find a venue and makes the buy-sell interaction more intimate than ever.
There will be many more markets to come (dates which can be found here), so if you want to sell some things, make sure you register a few weeks before the next event!
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 // 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Westend Street
Cost: Free Admission
Auer Dult Maidult
The Auer Dult originated as a fair associated with a religious celebration and drew a diverse crowd of vendors, including junk dealers and performers. Today, the market still attracts traders and showmen who offer a variety of new products, antiques, crockery, delicacies, and even carousel rides.
With everything from ceramics and old books to kitchen gadgets, there is something for everyone at the Auer Dult. You’ll find unique, handmade items as well as a treasure trove of foods to try while out and about!
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 – Sunday, May 7, 2023 // 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Mariahilfplatz
Cost: Free Admission
Run For Peace
Coming off the success of last year’s 6,600 runners and €125,000 raised, the 2023 Run for Peace is back! With the goal of financing projects to support refugees, the Run for Peace is an open event for everybody to attend.
The race starts at 11 a.m. but you can arrive as early as 10 with warm-up starting t 10:30. The entire Altstadtring has been closed for the 2-hour run and you can pick up a participation shirt before he run at Müllerstraße 6 any day from 12-6 except on Sundays.
You can find all the details and get registered here.
When: Sunday, April 30, 2023 // 11 a.m.
Where: Altstadtring
Cost: Free (donations welcome)
Pop Up Yoga At Kunstlabor 2
Calling all creative and enthusiastic pop-up yogis! Join the Pop Up Yoga crew for a session at Kunstlabor 2 (the largest cultural interim project in Munich and a new hotspot for urban art!)
Operated by the Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art, the centre offers 15,000 square meters of space with installations by over 60 artists, a pop-up gallery, events, workshops, and culinary delights.
Are you up for a weekend of yoga and art? After the yoga session, spend some time exploring the Kunstlabor 2 since each event includes a day ticket for the Kunstlabor 2.
When: Sunday, April 30, 2023 // 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Dachauer Str. 90
Cost: €8 (members), €20 (non-members) // book them here
Games Festival Party At Import Export
Come on out for an exciting celebration after this year’s Games Awards ceremony featuring a microcontroller performance and a DJ set by mycrotom! This musician uses “mycrocontrollers” to turn everyday objects into instruments, and invites you to build your own music machine during a workshop with Benno Heisel and jam along with him!
A DJ set will accompany with gaming visuals to create a unique gaming room atmosphere. Later, DJ LDRD will take over with an experimental/industrial set, followed by DJ Sida’s Aggrotech and EBM set. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
When: Sunday, April 30, 2023 // 9:30 p.m.
Where: Schwere-Reiter-Str. 2h
Cost: Free Admission
Looking For Other Deals or Cool Things to Do in Munich?
We always make sure to keep our event calendar up to date with the latest and greatest upcoming activities. Check it out here if you are interested in more than the few above mentioned events!
If you’re still strapped for ideas on things to do this weekend, check out Groupon. If it’s your first purchase, you can use the code HALLO to save 20% off any of their local deals, which means you can splurge on cool experiences like restaurants, alpaca walking, and even hot air balloon flights at a steep steep discount. Click here to browse.
