Munich guide · Thursday, October 1
Things to do in Munich today
Everything happening in Munich today — concerts, opera, theatre, exhibitions, family programmes and nights out, from every venue in one list.
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Our picks
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
The Dual Shift Conference
A conference teaching professionals how to balance career and private life.
Mercedes-Benz Niederlassung München · Arnulfstraße 61, 80636 München, München
Family·Ages 5–11·Indoor
English Camp Munich Summer Holidays
An English-language day camp with games, sports and activities for children aged 5 to 11.
Fresenius University Munich · Infanteriestr. 11a, 80797 München
Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
Retreat Days
A free wellness program with yoga, meditation and sound sessions at the Therme Erding spa.
Therme Erding · Thermenallee 1-5, 85435 Erding
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Today
60 events
Family·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Garden Rally
A free playful rally in the museum garden exploring the world of mountains, for children from 6.
Alpine Museum · Praterinsel 5, 80538 München
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Overview Tour
A guided tour showing the highlights and famous objects of the Deutsches Museum, for all ages.
Deutsches Museum · Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Dual Use from Dual Perspectives
A free academic conference on civilian and military use of scientific research, for adults.
Deutsches Museum · Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München
Family·Ages 6+
Circus Pumpernudl
A free participatory circus performance with acrobatics and fun for all, for children from 6.
PETUELPARK · Klopstockstr. 10, 80804 München
Family·Outdoor
Flippy-Land Bouncy Castle Park Munich-Freiham
A large outdoor bouncy castle and play attraction park for families with children.
Möbel Höffner Munich-Freiham · Ludwig-Koch-Straße 3, 81249 München
Arts & crafts·Ages 60+·Indoor
Kultursalon+ | A Program for Generation Plus | Is This Art or Can It Go?
A free cultural gathering and art discussion for seniors, including coffee and cake.
Pinakothek der Moderne · Barer Straße 40, 80333 München
Sports·Ages 4–15·Outdoor
Floor Acrobatics Courses for Kids & Teens
Weekly floor acrobatics courses teaching handstands, splits and flips for children aged 4 to 15.
Westpark · Westendstr. 305, 81377 München
Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Mini-Wiesn
A miniature Oktoberfest-style fair with games, crafts and treats for children from age 6.
Pasinger Fabrik · August-Exter-Straße 1, 81245 München
Sports·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Pumpfoil courses Munich
Pumpfoil lessons for beginners and advanced riders, equipment included.
Oberschleißheim Regatta Course · Dachauer Straße 35, 85764 Oberschleißheim, Oberschleißheim
Sports·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Pumpfoil rental Munich
Self-practice pumpfoil session with optional coach tips for those who already took a course.
Oberschleißheim Regatta Course · Dachauer Straße 35, 85764 Oberschleißheim, Oberschleißheim
Family·Ages 2–5·Indoor
Blümchen Berta
An interactive storytelling adventure with songs and dancing for children aged 2-5.
Familieninsel Gilching e.V. · Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 3b, 82205 Gilching
Family·Ages 4–6·Indoor
Reading Foxes
A free weekly reading session with stories and fairy tales for children aged 4 to 6.
Fürstenried City Library · Berner Straße 4, 81476 München
Theatre & stage·Indoor
Leo the Little Mouse
A puppet theatre show with fun stories about Leo the Little Mouse, for the whole family.
Werksviertel Puppet Theatre · Atelierstraße 11, 81671 München
Games·Ages 16+·Indoor
Munich Local Heroes
A hybrid EA FC gaming and 5-a-side football tournament series for teams in Bavaria.
Oberhaching Sports School · Im Loh 2, 82041 Oberhaching
Family·Ages 4–6·Indoor
Reading Foxes
A weekly storytelling session with tales and fairy tales for children aged 4-6.
Isarvorstadt City Library · Kapuzinerstraße 28, 80337 München
Family·Ages 4–6·Indoor
Reading Foxes
A weekly storytelling session with tales and fairy tales for children aged 4-6.
Laim City Library · Fürstenrieder Straße 53, 80686 München
Games·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Clever Chess
A relaxed chess project teaching children a common language through play, regardless of German skills.
Neuperlach City Library · Charles-de-Gaulle-Straße 2a, 81737 München
Family·Ages 4–6·Indoor
Reading Foxes
A weekly storytelling session with tales and fairy tales for children aged 4-6.
Allach-Untermenzing City Library · Pfarrer-Grimm-Straße 1, 80999 München
Family·Ages 4–6·Indoor
Reading Foxes
A weekly storytelling session with tales and fairy tales for children aged 4-6.
Moosach City Library · Hanauer Straße 61a, 80992 München
Social·Outdoor
Open Garden
A community gardening meetup at a new public garden, welcoming children, families and newcomers.
House of Art · Prinzregentenstraße 1, 80538 München
Theatre & stage·Indoor
How Findus came to Pettersson
A puppet theatre show telling how the cat Findus came to live with inventor Pettersson, for families.
Bürgersaal Fürstenried · Züricher Straße 35, 81476 München
Games·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Clever Chess
A relaxed chess project teaching children a common language through play, regardless of German skills.
Sendling City Library · Albert-Roßhaupter-Straße 8, 81369 München
Family·Ages 4–6·Indoor
Reading Foxes
A weekly storytelling session with tales and fairy tales for children aged 4-6.
Bogenhausen City Library · Rosenkavalierplatz 16, 81925 München
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
An hour with… Maria Espinosa, Registrar
A talk with the museum's registrar about how artworks are loaned, transported and insured.
Museum Brandhorst · Theresienstraße 35a, 80333 München
Sports·Ages 12–24·Indoor
The 5 Elements of Hip-Hop: Session 29
A free weekly breakdance workshop for children, teens and young adults aged 12-24.
City Library at Motorama · Rosenheimer Straße 30-32, 81669 München
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Aperitivo Italiano – The After Work Special
A weekly Italian-themed after-work DJ party with drinks and snacks for adults.
RIVA Bar Munich · Tal 44 80331 Munich
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Training for 2027
A meetup talk on training local AI models, for tech enthusiasts.
Mayflower GmbH · Landsberger Str. 314, München, BY, München
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Spaces. A writing workshop with Sandy
A creative writing workshop exploring space and belonging, aimed at BIPoC community members.
Museum Brandhorst · Theresienstraße 35a, 80333 München
Museums & sights·Ages 18+·Indoor
Extra+ with tba
A free-admission evening at Lenbachhaus with music by Radio 80000, drinks and art, for adults.
Lenbachhaus · Luisenstrasse 33 , 80333 Munich
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Aeginetans
An evening guided tour about the Aeginetan marbles at the Glyptothek, led by Christian Gliwitzky.
Glyptothek · Königsplatz 3, 80333 München
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Book presentation "An Ideal Woman"
Author Johanna Stadler presents her book about the extraordinary life of Andrea Maria Wilhelmine Glas, for adults.
Magda Bittner-Simmet Foundation – Atelier Museum · Schwedenstr. 54, 80805 München
Outdoors·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Where else would it go?
A guided audio walk tracing the life of actress Therese Giehse, followed by a coffee chat.
Munich Kammerspiele – Schauspielhaus · Maximilianstraße 26-28, 80539 München
Museums & sights·Ages 8+·Indoor
Public guided tour
A 90-minute guided exhibition tour at Kunsthalle München organised by the Munich adult education centre, for anyone interested.
Kunsthalle München · Theatinerstraße 8, 80333 München
Museums & sights·Ages 18+·Indoor
Extra+ feat. Radio 80000
An open house evening at Lenbachhaus with free access to exhibitions, music by Radio 80000 and drinks, for adults.
Lenbachhaus · Luisenstraße 33, 80333 München
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Hair – Power – Desire
An exhibition exploring three millennia of art and cultural history of hair as a symbol of identity, power and rebellion.
Altstadt Kunsthalle Munich · Theatinerstr. 8, München
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
indek & Nixtrove
Live electronic performances by indek and Nixtrove for adult fans of breakcore and experimental electronic music.
RAUM RESONANZ KÖRPER · Tulbeckstraße 22 80339 Munich
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Humanity's Last Breath - European Tour 2026
A live metal concert by Humanity's Last Breath with support acts, for fans of heavy music.
Backstage Hall · Reitknechtstraße 6, 80639 München
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Exhibition tour: "Tomás Saraceno in collaboration. Interwoven Worlds"
A guided tour of Tomás Saraceno's exhibition connecting art, architecture and science at Haus der Kunst.
House of Art · Prinzregentenstraße 1, 80538 München
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Residenz Soloists: Residenz Serenade
A weekly classical concert series in the historic court chapel of the Residenz München, suitable for all ages.
Munich Residence · Residenzstr. 1, 80333 München
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Impro Show
A spontaneous 60-minute improvised sketch comedy show at Hoftheater München.
Munich Court Theatre · Plinganserstraße 6, 81369 München
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
An hour with Dr. Sandra Kratochwil, OK Linz, and Bernhart Schwenk | Dialogue with artist FLATZ
A talk and presentation event with experts and artist FLATZ discussing his work, for adults interested in contemporary art.
Pinakothek der Moderne · Barer Straße 40, 80333 München
Arts & crafts·Ages 18+·Indoor
Drawing & Painting from Life: Short and Long Poses
An open drawing and painting session with a nude life model for artists of all levels in Munich.
munich-art.studio, Amalien-Passage · Amalienstr. 87, München, München
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
ZollJoy #01 | Customs, Trade & Logistics Afterwork
An informal networking afterwork event for professionals working in customs, trade, and logistics.
einsnullsieben 107 Cafe & Tagesbar · Einsteinstraße 107, 81677 Munich, Munich, Munich
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Every Thursday After-Work Socializing | Meet New People, Make New Connections
A casual weekly after-work meetup for adults to socialize and make new connections.
Café Le Hygge · Ehrengutstraße 6, München, München
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Eye Contact Experiment
A social experiment where strangers hold silent eye contact before talking, for adults.
Hansahaus · Brienner Str. 39, München, BY, München
Wellness·Ages 18+·Indoor
Time Island for You - Coaching for Balance & Enjoyment
A coaching evening series focused on self-reflection, balance and enjoyment in life, for adults.
Hebenstreitstraße 2, 81543 München-Untergiesing-Harlaching, Germany, München, BY, München
Music·Ages 18+·Indoor
Singing Circle
A communal singing circle with mantras and healing songs for adults.
re:tribe studio for Voice, Body & Mind · Habsburgerpl. 1, München, BY, München
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Munich Business Speakers - Toastmasters Club
A bilingual public-speaking practice club for adults to build confidence in communication.
Freiraum – Center for Seminars and Coaching / Mind Systems GmbH · Saarstrasse 5, München, München
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Café at the Edge of Friendliness
A live comedy podcast combined with interactive theatre and musical elements, for adults.
Deutsches Theater München – Theater Hall · Schwanthalerstraße 13, 80336 München
Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor
Magic Dinner Fürstenfeldbruck
A magic show combined with a 3-course dinner for adults.
Restaurant Vierwasser · Pruggmayrstraße 4, 82256 Fürstenfeldbruck
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Les Misérables
A musical production of Boublil and Schönberg's classic based on Victor Hugo's novel.
Gärtnerplatz State Theater · Gärtnerplatz 3, 80469 München
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
Open Mic
A monthly open mic night at Cafe Bar Mellow for musicians of all experience levels, organised by the Indie Munich community.
Cafe Bar Mellow · Dachauer Str. 159, 80636 München
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
International Booker Prize: Yáng Shuāng-Zǐ "The Taiwan Travelogue"
A talk and reading about Yáng Shuāng-zǐ's Booker-shortlisted novel, for adult literature fans.
Literaturhaus · Salvatorplatz 1, 80333 München
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Faust auf die Fresse: Opening and 01/02
A feminist festival by zweifrauentanzen combining sports competition and theatre, challenging patriarchal myths, for adults.
PATHOS theater · Dachauer Straße 110D, 80636 München
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Crime Festival Munich: Charlotte Link
An anniversary evening with crime author Charlotte Link at Penguin Random House Munich.
Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH · Neumarkter Straße 28, 81673 München
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Apache 207
A large live concert by German rapper Apache 207 at Olympiahalle München.
Olympiahalle · Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, 80809 München
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Guess the German - MUNICH
A Spanish-language comedy show with Paul el Alemán and guest comedians, for adults.
EineWeltHaus · Schwanthalerstraße 80, 80336 München, München
Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
Authentic Meditation for Mental Stillness and Self-Realization
An open meditation group teaching Sahaja Yoga techniques for inner balance, suitable for beginners and advanced.
Sahaja Yoga Center Munich · Am Lilienberg 2a, München, al, München
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Pavel Haas Quartet
A classical chamber music concert by the world-renowned Pavel Haas Quartet.
August Everding Hall · Ebertstraße 1, 82031 Grünwald
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Mr. Marmalade
A dark tragicomedy for adults about loneliness and neglect, told through a child's imaginative play.
Pepper Theater · Thomas-Dehler-Straße 12, 81737 München
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Family·Indoor
Inside the Suit – Humans in Spacesuits
A family exhibition on spacesuit technology with real exhibits and hands-on stations.
Deutsches Museum – Flugwerft Schleißheim · Effnerstr. 18, 85764 München
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Homo Mobilis. Photographs by Martin Roemers
A photo exhibition exploring people worldwide and their relationship with vehicles, for all ages at the Verkehrszentrum.
Deutsches Museum – Traffic Center · Am Bavariapark 5, 80339 München
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Krishna. Religion, Art and Pop Culture
An exhibition exploring the Hindu deity Krishna and his role in pop culture.
Museum Fünf Kontinente · Maximilianstr. 42, 80538 München
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
Literature & Attitude. Rachel Salamander's Archive
A free exhibition on Rachel Salamander's role as publicist and founder of a literature bookshop, part of Jewish history in Munich.
Monacensia in the Hildebrandhaus · Maria-Theresia-Str. 23, 81675 München
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
Human and Humane...? The Regulated Expulsion of the Sudeten Germans
A special exhibition on the forced expulsion of over two million Sudeten Germans from Czechoslovakia, 80 years on.
Sudeten German Museum · Hochstr. 10, 81669 München
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Karl Valentin and the Old Knights
An exhibition at Burg Grünwald about comedian Karl Valentin's fascination with the Middle Ages.
Grünwald Castle · Zeillerstr. 3, 82031 München
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Stonehenge. Ancient Secrets, New Discoveries
An exhibition exploring the archaeology and mystery of Stonehenge for all ages.
Bavarian State Archaeological Collection · Lerchenfeldstr. 2, 80538 München
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Future Is Stupid
A major retrospective exhibition of painter Antony Micallef's work at MUCA Munich.
Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art · Hotterstraße 12, 80331 München
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Ten Lives
An exhibition exploring migration through a human perspective, calling for greater empathy.
Villa Stuck · Prinzregentenstr. 60, 81675 München
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Sterling Ruby
An exhibition of works by US artist Sterling Ruby spanning sculpture, ceramics, collage and painting.
Sammlung Goetz/Schaufenster · Pacellistr. 5, 80333 München
Museums & sights·Indoor
Christmas Magic at the Sudeten German Museum
A free festive Christmas display in the museum's foyer, suitable for the whole family.
Sudeten German Museum · Hochstr. 10, 81669 München
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Collecting with style. Caroline Murat, Ludwig I and antiquity
An exhibition about the acquisition of Caroline Murat's antiquities collection by King Ludwig I of Bavaria.
State Collections of Antiquities · Königsplatz 1, 80333 München
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