Festivals and Events in Munich

The holiday is already planned and yet, it feels like something is missing in your forthcoming holiday. EconomyCarRentals.co.uk recommends visiting some of the remarkable events in Munich during 2012, to feel the real ambience. Seize this opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and see the impending events while travelling in Munich!
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February

Fasching – A “Mardi Gras’ like carnival is a stupendous event in Munich which incorporates the annual procession and residents in colourful fancy dress, all accompanied by local beer and tasty food.

August

St James Fair – Mariahilfplatz Square is the setting for this traditional fair/market which is an interesting place for the bargain hunter to wander and look at the curios and trinkets on sale.

April

Munich Ballet Week – The annual ballet festival in Munich unfolds at the National Theatre Hall with performances by the finest Bavarian State Ballet dancers. (www.bayerische.staatsoper.de)
Night of the Jumps – This Munich event sees daredevil riders reveal their stunts at this freestyle motor cross tournament held at the Olympiahalle. (www.nightofthejumps.com)
Verzaubert Film Weekend (end of April beginning of May) – This Munich event delivers   gay and lesbian screenings to the community.
Fruehlingsfest “Spring Festival” – The impending spring is celebrated at this Munich festival. The town of Theresienwiese comes alive with music, beer tents and a large number of fairground rides and other activities and entertainment.

September

Streetlife Festival – An annual summer festival in Munich unfolding on two of the city’s busiest streets- Leopoldstrasse and Ludwigstrasse as they become car free allowing live music acts to perform and entertain the pedestrians. (www.streetlife-festival.de)
AnderArt – World cultures are celebrated at this annual festival in Munich with performing artists arriving from abroad.
Oktoberfest (late September until first week of October) – Millions of visitors attend this Munich festival which lasts for sixteen days. Traditional dishes and premier Bavarian beer are offered at this wonderful party. (www.oktoberfest.de)

May

International Documentary Film Festival – The annual Munich film festival focuses on the field of documentary.

November

Munich Book Show – The Ghasteig cultural centre plays host to this established literary festival in Munich drawing over a hundred thousand excited readers. Book shows, sports shows, art shows and more are showcased. A very interesting festival for lovers of books! (www.literaturfest-muenchen.de)

June

Pentecost Festival – A showcase of young rock and pop talent takes place at the Theatron stage at Olympia Park for this annual festival in Munich.
World Rowing Cup – The Olympic-Regatta belt in the city’s northern Oberschleisseim region stages this prestigious annual rowing competition festival in Munich. (www.worldrowing.com)
BMW International Open – A men’s golf tournament hosted at the Golfclub Munchen Nord-Eichenried takes place at this annual event in Munich. (www.europeantour.com)

December

Scwabing Christmas Market (December - January) – Seasonal markets and fairs take place in and around the city during this annual Christmas festival in Munich. Stalls displaying Christmas gifts and nic-nacs are accompanied by live music, traditional dishes and winter warmers. (www.schwabingerweihnachtsmarkt.de)

July

Tollwood Summer Festival – The Olympic Park welcomes families, children and teenagers to this outdoor cultural festival in Munich. On the program is a diverse line-up of music styles including pop, jazz, rock and theatre.(www.tollwood.de)
Kino open air cinema Festival – The Kino open air cinema at Koenigsplatz Square presents the year’s finest films together with a variety of short films. (www.kinoopenair.de)