December envelops Munich in a special atmosphere, filled with festive activities and events that awaken the anticipation of Christmas. Whether you’re a music lover, a ballet fan or simply looking for unique experiences, Munich in December has something for everyone. For those who particularly appreciate the festive, a magical world of Christmas activities unfolds here.
1. visit the Christmas markets
Probably the most beautiful activity of the month, which hardly anyone can resist, are the Christmas markets in Munich – an experience that often requires more than just one visit. The twinkling lights and the tempting smell of mulled wine, cinnamon and many other Christmas treats warm us up on cold days. Whether with your loved ones or alone, a stroll between the numerous stalls is always worthwhile. A fantastic selection of Christmas markets awaits you in Munich, including the Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz, the fairytale bazaar in the Olympic Park, the Christmas village in Kasierhof and many more.
📍 Location: Various locations in Munich
📅 Dates: Various dates
💶 Price information: Free admission to all markets
2nd Lumagica
Immerse yourself in sparkling worlds of light that will whisk you away to a real winter wonderland on atmospheric walks with your loved ones. Over 300 handmade light installations await you at Lumagica in Cavalluna Park – from unicorns and reindeer to festively decorated little houses. This magical place is a real highlight, especially for children! A wonderful activity in December to experience the magical winter atmosphere up close. All information and tickets can be found here!
📍 Location: Cavalluna Park Munich, Hans-Jensen-Weg 3, 80939 Munich
📅 Dates: Until January 25
💶 Price information: Regular €21.90, reduced €15.90
3rd Ed Sheeran concert
Ed Sheeran is coming to Munich on December 3rd to play songs from his new album “Play” live for you. Look forward to new and old hits from the British singer-songwriter, who is back on tour in 2025 for the first time in 6 years. The concert in Munich will be the only one in Germany on the Play tour.
📍 Venue: Olympiahalle, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, 80809 Munich
📅 Date: December 03, 2025, 8 pm
4th Tollwood Winter Festival
The Tollwood Winter Festival, which takes place every year on the Theresienwiese, is an absolute highlight. With its colorful tents, beautiful Christmas market and diverse cultural events, the festival is a must for anyone who wants to enjoy the pre-Christmas atmosphere to the fullest. An absolute highlight this year is the show “Terces” by French artist Johann Le Guillerm, who last performed at Tollwood in 2013. You can also dance into the new year with the big New Year’s Eve party on the 31st.
📍 Location: Theresienwiese
📅 Dates: November 25 to December 23 + December 31
💶 Price information: Free entry to the festival, €39 for Terces and €38.50 for the New Year’s Eve party
5th heart-warming Christmas concerts
Music lovers should not miss the atmospheric candlelight concerts in Munich in December. Wonderful performances are offered in magnificent settings, blending classical sounds with Christmas melodies. From the most beautiful soundtracks from classic Christmas films to festive waltzes by Frank Sinatra and other great artists – an unforgettable Advent musical experience awaits you here. The New Year’s Concert also awaits you on January 2. All information and tickets are available here!
📍 Venue: BMW Welt, Residence, Church of the Resurrection
📅 Dates and times: Various dates
💶 Price information: From €26, depending on the concert
6th Pretty Woman in a musical
You can still experience Pretty Woman live on stage until the middle of the month. The cult film with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere touches with a story full of heart and humor. For two and a half hours, you can expect rousing musical numbers and impressive dance interludes revolving around the unlikely and unusual couple Vivian and Edward.
📍 Venue: Deutsches Theater, Schwanthalerstr. 13, 80336 Munich
📅 Dates: November 12 to December 14
💶 Price information: From €33
7th Apache 207 live
Over 300,000 fans celebrated Apache 207 on his successful 2024 tour. Now the rapper has announced his biggest tour to date, which will take him to 13 cities. Apache will play a total of 34 concerts, including three in Munich. He will come to the city in mid-December for his shows in the Olympic Hall and deliver for his fans.
📍 Venue: Olympic Hall, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, 80809 Munich
📅 Dates: December 16, 18 & 19
8th Krampus Run
At this traditional event on December 14 in Munich, Krampus, Klause and Perchten parade through the streets of Munich. Wearing frightening masks and costumes, they are supposed to drive away the ghosts and demons before Christmas. 25 groups with over 300 participants take part. The Krampus Run is an extraordinary spectacle and offers a rare opportunity to experience an exciting, lesser-known Munich tradition up close.
📍 Location: Marienplatz
📅 Date: December 14, 3 to 5 pm
💶 Price information: Free of charge
9th Nutcracker and Swan Lake
What fits better into the contemplative Christmas season than a graceful ballet? This Advent, you can look forward to two classics coming to Munich: The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. With 48 swans, you can expect twice as many as originally planned, making it the biggest Swan Lake ever! The story of the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, on the other hand, is simply part of the Christmas season and will put you in a contemplative mood.
📍 Venue:
- Nutcracker: Cuvillies-Theater (Nutcracker), Residenzstraße 1, 80333 Munich
- Swan Lake: Prinzregententheater, Prinzregentenplatz 12, 81675 Munich
📅 Dates:
- Nutcracker: November 29, December 01 & 03
- Swan Lake: December 19, 21, 22 & 27
10th New Year’s Eve Mile
No plans for New Year’s Eve yet? Then visit the Silvestermeile, which is taking place in Munich for the first time this year. Live music awaits you on several stages so you can dance into the New Year. Satisfy your hunger at one of the numerous street food stalls. Instead of traditional fireworks, you can expect a spectacular laser show, thanks to which you will experience a memorable start to 2026. If you don’t want to miss out, get your tickets here now.
📍 Location: Siegestor, along Ludwigsstraße
📅 Date: December 31 from 7 pm onwards
💶 Price information: €40 for adults, €35 for young people and €25 for children
11th Christmas Circus
The Christmas Circus is coming to Munich again this year. For the 6th time, you and your whole family can be thrilled by the show this year. For two hours, the acrobats, artists and illusionists will give their all to immerse you in a magical world. The clowns provide the right laughs with their funny interludes.
📍 Location: Rüdesheimerstr. 2, 80686 Munich
📅 Dates: December 19 to January 06 and January 10 & 11
💶 Price information: Tickets from €25.96