Swap everyday life in Munich for the splendor of bygone eras for a few days! If you’ve always wondered what life was like amid gilded halls, opulent music, and lavish celebrations, you should mark Residenz Week 2026 firmly on your calendar. Under the glamorous theme “Pomp and Pose,” the Bavarian Palace Administration invites you to a fascinating journey through time from October 16 to 25, 2026. The occasion for this spectacular program is the 300th anniversary of the death of Elector Max Emanuel, the famous “Blue Elector.”
Baroque music, walking concerts, and ticket tips for budget-conscious travelers
A top-notch cultural program awaits you at historic venues. In addition to classical concerts in the state rooms, the schedule features atmospheric walking concerts, exciting guided tours, and interactive hands-on stations. An absolute highlight is the opening of a brand-new themed room at the Munich Residence, which brings the Elector’s life and collections to life. For the grand finale, the festivities will move to the New Palace of Schleißheim on October 24 and 25 for a spectacular weekend of events .
A central highlight of Residenz Week is the diverse Early Music Festival, which brings historic spaces like the legendary Antiquarium, the Alte Hofkapelle, and the Herkulessaal to life with music. Here you can experience masterpieces by composers such as Agostino Steffani and Pietro Torri live. If you’d like to enjoy music in a relaxed setting, don’t miss the walking concerts on October 17 and 18 at the Residenz and on October 24 in Schleißheim. Here, you can listen to elegant live ensembles while taking your usual tour of the museum. No additional concert ticket is required, as the music is already included in the regular admission or guided tour price.
If you want to secure reserved seats for the evening gala concerts, you’ll need to act fast. Advance ticket sales are already underway via online platforms or in person at the Residenz museum shop. For many dates, there are U30 tickets available for just 10 euros, making concert attendance affordable even for young culture enthusiasts.
All the information you need for your visit during Residence Week
📍 Venues: Munich Residence (Residenzstraße 1, 80333 Munich) & New Palace of Schleißheim (Max-Emanuel-Platz 1, 85764 Oberschleißheim)
🗓️ Event dates: October 16–25, 2026
🎶 About the Early Music Festival: You can find the complete concert program and online tickets on the organizer’s website.
