May is finally here and Munich is waking up from hibernation! The city is blossoming – in the truest sense of the word – and everything is moving towards summer. Time for cafés, culture/music/food x and more. May in Munich brings you a wealth of events just waiting to be discovered. To make sure you’re well prepared for this month, we’ve put together a list of the most exciting things to do.
Auer Dult – Maidult
It doesn’t get much more Munich than this: you can still visit the Maidult until May 4. The Auer Dult is known far beyond Munich’s borders and is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Bavarian culture. Here you will find traditional craftsmanship, delicious specialties and lots of fun on the rides. People also like to meet up in traditional costume at the Auer Dult. A must for everyone!
April 26 to May 4
📍 Location: Mariahilfplatz
Europe-May
Throughout May, Munich is once again sending out a strong signal for Europe this year : for a whole month, the city is offering a whole host of European hands-on activities, exchange opportunities and events. These include an Italian literature festival, Israeli folk dancing, exhibitions at the French Institute and various language cafés. Under the motto “Munich4Europe“, Munich shows that Europe is the future.
May 1 to 31
📍 Location: various venues in Munich
Munich’s big design week
Germany’s biggest design event in Munich! The “Munich Creative Business Week – The Long Week of Design” brings together the national and international creative and design scene. You can take part and experience art, music, creativity and fashion at all kinds of locations in the city. This year’s motto is “How to design a vibrant community”. The organizers want to overcome boundaries together through design.
May 10 to 18
📍 Location: various locations
Isle of Summer
On May 10, you can experience the opening of the Isle of Summer! The ultimate summer festival that will spoil you with first-class electronic music and a breathtaking location. Party with like-minded people in the open air and dance until the early hours of the morning. The line-up includes big names such as Amelie Lens and Ben Böhmer.
May 10
📍 Location: Riem racecourse
Long Night of Music
The Long Night of Music on May 10 promises a first-class experience for all music lovers. From classical to jazz to electronic music, this event offers a variety of concerts and performances that will bring the city to life late into the night. The venues include clubs and pubs as well as churches, savings banks and bookshops.
May 10
📍 Location: various venues
Kulturstrand 2025
Munich in May also means: summer at last! And what could be better than enjoying the sunny season on the beach? This is possible at the Kulturstrand, which reopens on May 1. A varied cultural program takes place here throughout the summer. You can enjoy live music, open-air cinema and other workshops for the whole family right on the banks of the Isar. There is no better way to start the Munich summer.
May 1 to September 8
📍 Location: probably at the Father Rhine Fountain on Museum Island
Spring festival in Munich 2025 on the Theresienwiese
Start May in Munich with the first big festival of the year on Munich’s Theresienwiese. Until 11 May, you will find two festival tents, over 100 showmen and showwomen with rides and culinary delights as well as a large program ranging from flea markets to fireworks. There’s no better way to kick off the Munich folk festival season!
April 25 to May 11
📍 Location: Theresienwiese
Corso Leopold 2025
May also sees the return of the best street festivals to Munich! The “Corso Leopold” is one of the most creative. On the weekend of 24 and 25 May 2025, Leopoldstrasse in Schwabing between Siegestor and Münchner Freiheit will be transformed into a one-kilometre-long promenade. Get ready for two days of exceptional events! There will be everything from music and culture to street soccer and a beer garden.
May 24 and 25
📍 Location: Leopoldstraße