Major concerts in Munich: The Weeknd, BTS, the Pussycat Dolls, Placebo, and others will set the city’s stages ablaze with musical fireworks in 2026

We’re kicking off the new year with a hip-hop legend: Former Aggro Berlin rapper Bushido is coming to Munich twice as part of his new “Alles wird gut” tour. This will also be his farewell tour, marking the grand finale of a successful music career. If you happen to miss him in January, you’ll have another chance to see Bushido live at the Olympiahalle on March 11 before he retires.

Experience the modern hits from the Netflix series in a classical reinterpretation by candlelight. A talented string quartet transforms Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything,” Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy,” and Sia’s “Cheap Thrills” into classical versions that will transport you straight to the Regency era. Bathed in the light of hundreds of candles, you’ll experience truly spine-tingling moments and feel like you’re part of London’s high society. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind concert experience—get your tickets here.

“Jason Derulo!” will echo through the Olympiahalle in late February when the R&B singer from Florida calls everyone to the “Last Dance.” You can look forward to an energetic show with impressive dance routines and familiar tracks to sing along to. The setlist includes hits like “Talk Dirty,” “Wiggle,” “Swalla,” and “Savage Love,” which are guaranteed to get you dancing.

Florence Welch shot straight to No. 1 on the UK album charts with her debut album, and her success has continued ever since. With her latest album, “Everybody Scream,” she’s now hitting the road again with her band, The Machine, and will be making a stop in Munich. Get ready for a pop-folk spectacle featuring new and old songs, which Florence + The Machine will, as always, perform with their signature skill and emotion.

If you still can’t sit still when you hear “Get Busy” and “Temperature” and are in the mood for a good dose of nostalgia, then you definitely shouldn’t miss Sean Paul’s debut at the Olympiahalle. The Jamaican artist still wows crowds today with his sizzling mix of dancehall and reggae, getting the masses moving.

The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is now 25 years old. A quarter-century calls for a proper celebration—and what better way to do that than with live music accompanying the film? The first two installments have already been set to music over the past two years; now, in 2026, “The Return of the King” will mark the grand finale. Watch the blockbuster on the big screen while an orchestra and choir provide the live musical accompaniment. You certainly won’t forget this experience anytime soon.

The exceptional Australian artist returned in 2025— a full five years after his last album—with his new album “Deadbeat” and is now embarking on a major arena tour. Here, Kevin Parker and his band will once again thrill audiences with a unique blend of synth-pop, rock, and R&B that will transport you to another world.

Linkin Park has been delighting us with their music for 30 years now and has achieved true legendary status during that time. Following the tragic death of frontman Chester Bennington, the band made a comeback in 2024 with their new singer, Emily Armstrong , and will be coming to Munich for the first time in this new lineup. This year , they’ll kick off the open-air season at the Allianz Arena, which is serving as a replacement for the Olympic Stadium this summer.

“After Hours Til Dawn” is the name of Canadian superstar The Weeknd’s new tour, and it’s already considered the biggest R&B tour of all time. The singer, who has broken quite a few records in his career, will perform three shows at the Allianz Arena. Emotional ballads and danceable uptempo tracks await you and will set the pace for three nights in Frötmanning.

The young singer actually only planned to play one concert in Munich, but due to high demand, she added two extra shows to her stay here. She had her big breakthrough in 2022 when she landed the summer hit of the year on the charts with “Wildberry Lillet.” Since then, she has been an integral part of the German music scene and has had a major influence on it.

Although the Olympic Stadium will remain empty this summer due to renovation work, you still don’t have to miss out on concerts in the Olympic Park. Die Toten Hosen will play two concerts here in July and rock Hans-Jochen-Vogel-Platz. If you can’t get tickets, you can indulge in the classic tradition of settling down on the hill in the park and listening from there. On the first night of the concert, the Düsseldorf band will be joined by Pascow and the Donots; on the second, by the Beatsteaks and The Strangler.

The famous boy band BTS is traveling around the globe again this year to deliver an energetic live show full of singing and dancing to their fans. As part of the biggest K-pop world tour of all time, they’ll also be stopping in Germany and playing their only two concerts in Munich. At the Allianz Arena, you can look forward to a breathtaking 360° experience that lets you see your idols from every angle.

The queen of German Schlager is celebrating her 20-year career! The 360° Tour promises exactly that: all-around and 100% Helene Fischer. Get ready for the spectacular show at the Allianz Arena and celebrate together through the night at this open-air party.

Germany’s best-known Pink Floyd tribute band will bring the progressive and art-rock act’s greatest hits to the stage at the Munich Open-Air Sommer im Brunnenhof. Embark on a journey back in time to the 1970s and lose yourself in psychedelic soundscapes and sensational guitar playing that’s every bit as good as the original. Get your tickets here.

We’ll be treated to a performance by BTS, the world’s biggest boy band, but we can also look forward to some girl group power: The Pussycat Dolls have announced their big comeback and are coming to Munich this fall. To mark the 20th anniversary of their iconic album *PCD*, part of the band—led by frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger—has reunited and is bringing their pop hits back to the stage. And, as always, this will be accompanied by high-energy choreography that’s second to none.

Since their breakthrough in 2011, the Cologne-based trio has become an integral part of the German music scene. AnnenMayKantereit is coming to Munich this year for three concerts and will take you into their emotional world. Henning May’s unique voice will carry you melodically through the evening and let you forget everything around you for a moment.

Thirty years ago, Placebo released their first album under the same name. In 2026, they re-recorded it to mark the anniversary and re-released it under the title *Re:Created*. But that’s not all—the cult band is embarking on a major anniversary tourthis year and will be stopping in Munich as well. So in early November, you can look forward to a full dose of indie and alternative rock at the Olympiahalle and sing along at the top of your lungs to hits both new and old.

They’re back on stages around the world, and of course, a stop in their home country is a must. Tokio Hotel will rock your November with a live show that promises to be bigger than ever before. After their last appearance at Superbloom in Munich in 2024, they’re now returning to our city with their own headlining show to bring the house down at the Olympiahalle with old and new songs.

We’ve given you an overview of major concerts this year, but there are even more stars and artists coming to Munich this year whose shows you can look forward to:

• February 14: Herbert Grönemeyer
• February 25: Eros Ramazzotti
• March 24: Clueso
• March 29: Sarah Connor
• May 16: Sportfreunde Stiller
• May 17: Eric Clapton
• May 29: DJ BoBo
• July 8 & 9: Die Toten Hosen
• November 10: Nico Santos
• December 3: BAP
• December 16: PUR

If you’re also looking for even more musical events, you’ll find other top concerts in Munich here that you can attend this year.