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, music, good food and more. May in Munich brings you a wealth of events that are just waiting to be discovered. To make sure you are well prepared for this month, we have put together a list of the most exciting things to do.
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 with Europe May. 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.
📅 Date: May 1 to 31
📍 Location: various event locations in Munich
Experience the fate of the Titanic up close
Full speed ahead – in the middle of Munich! Go on board what is probably the most famous ship in history. “The Legend of the Titanic” uses state-of-the-art Metaverse technology, impressive 360º projections, interactive content and virtual reality to take you on an immersive journey through time into the glamorous yet tragic world of the ocean liner. Experience everyday life on board, feel the atmosphere of the last hours before the Titanic sank – and become part of a story that still moves us today.
📍 Location: Parcel post hall
🎫 Info and tickets
A visit to the selfie paradise
Fantasy becomes reality here. Visit the Studio of Wonders, where over 20 immersive backdrops await you for unforgettable photos. From the fun ball pool to the dizzying mirror room, this place will take your social media posts to a whole new level. Let your creativity run wild and post(et) for all you’re worth. Unique experiences want to be shared! So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the fun!
📍 Location: Hofstatt (basement)
🎫 Info and tickets
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’s no better way to start the Munich summer.
📅 Date: May 1 to September 8
📍 Location: probably at the Father Rhine Fountain on Museum Island
Corso Leopold 2025
May also sees the return of the best street festivals to Munich!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.
📅 Date: May 24 and 25
📍 Location: Leopoldstraße