20 Feb 2020 – 26 Feb 2020
Fasching 2020
The one time of year when Germans feel fancy dress is OK. Beware the one-hour "Tanzverbot" (dancing ban) on Shrove Tuesday night! Free.
- 4 May 2020 – 28 Sep 2020
AOK Blade Nights 2020
One of the highlights is the Schwabing route, which has a 'long' version taking in the Luitpold Park. A must for skating fans! Free. Mondays, May – Sept.
- 5 Jun 2020 – 31 Jul 2020
Munich Opera Festival 2020
The first Munich Opera Festival was held in 1875.
- 24 Jun 2020 – 19 Jul 2020
Tollwood Sommerfestival 2020
Tollwood is a fascinating event, part gathering of activists and innovators, part multicultural celebration and part music festival. Since the 1980s the festival has gathered a truly staggering range of musicians, artists, chefs, intellectuals, activists, and artisans to create a melting pot of ideas, food, culture and action. The festival runs for around 25 days, with over 50 food stalls, 250 craft stalls, and a huge and varied programme of music, performance, drama and art. The festival also functions as a forum for environmental awareness and climate activism, with talks, lectures and workshops throughout the month. Progressive, eclectic and eye-opening, Tollwood is a remarkable expression of openness, tolerance and internationalism, and an experience to savour.
- 19 Sep 2020 – 4 Oct 2020
Oktoberfest 2020
Oktoberfest is synonymous with beer, but don't miss the grilled fish and fairground attractions. Hot tip—the flea circus! Free entry.
- 23 Nov 2020 – 24 Dec 2020
Munich Christmas Market on Marienplatz 2020
Bavarians do Christmas in magical style and glitz. Catch the rather grisly but entertaining "Krampuslauf" that occurs twice during the market period. Free.