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Hello beautiful bored people and welcome to Munich events weekend 51! Christmas is practically upon us, come and check out these wonderful winter events!
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.
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Giesinger Wintertreiben
The Giesinger Winter Festivity invites you to a market of “Music, Food, Drinks & Art”. There will be continuous mulled wine, hot cocktails, and delicious servings from Giesinger Soup Kitchen.
In the Giesinger Regal Pop-Up, discover cool gift ideas from Munich’s small businesses: jewelry, liqueurs, chic accessories, unique delicacies, and much more. Munich artists will exhibit their works at Grünspitz, and on weekends expect concerts, DJ sessions, exotic & sweet food trucks, and much more!
When: Until December 23rd
Thursdays & Fridays 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. // Saturdays & Sundays 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Tegernseer Landstraße 104
Cost: Free Admission
Christmas Sausage Charity Event
Join in for the “Christmas Sausage Charity Day. 25% of all sales will be donated to the Munich Cold Bus and the UN World Food Programme, helping the homeless and global crisis relief. Even Lieferando and Uber orders help with contributions!
Enjoy usual treats and mulled wine while supporting the cause.
When: Thursday, December 21 // 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Nikolaiplatz 3
Cost: Free Admission
Speaking Christmas Tree At Tollwood
No Tollwood Festival is complete without Toolwood’s own talking and singing Christmas tree! Amidst the winter festival’s entrance, a proud tree springs to life each afternoon, engaging the audience with stories and a live performance of Christmas songs from diverse cultures.
This unique tree shares daily Christmas tales in various languages—Ukrainian, Arabic, English, Spanish—illuminating the multicultural spirit of Munich and the global celebration of Christmas.
When: Saturday, December 23 // 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Where: Theresienwiese
Cost: Free Admission
Last Town Hall balcony Bavarian Music
Authentic Bavarian Stubenmusic, wind ensembles, vocalists, and choirs create an enchanting ambiance during the Advent season on the Town Hall balcony.
These festive tunes offer a momentary pause, allowing you to immerse yourself in the unique magic of this time. On December 24th, the traditional Grünwalder Turmbläser bring the market to a close.
When: Sunday, December 24 // 12 p.m.
Where: Marienplatz 8
Cost: Free Admission
Christmas Eve Dinner
Celebrate Christmas Eve in style at Tivoli Restaurant overlooking the Eisbach River. Indulge in a lavish buffet with wines, beer, soft drinks, and an impressive menu: starters, soups like lobster bisque, live cooking stations with entrees such as mustard-crusted entrecôte and roasted garlic-infused goose, mains like pink roasted duck breast, game goulash, and delectable desserts including speculoos mousse and warm Valrhona chocolate cake.
Join for a festive culinary experience!
When: Sunday, December 24// 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Am Tucherpark 7
Cost: €85
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.
