Dancing under the open sky: these open-air festivals await you in Munich in 2026.

The season kicks off with the Isle of Summer Opening at the horse racing track in Riem. This year, there are three open-air festivals in the IOS series in Munich where you can party to electronic music. At the opening, you can look forward to two stages, and at the festival at the Olympic Equestrian Center on June 13, there will even be four. The finale is the Isle of Summer Beach on August 8, where you can really get that vacation feeling. If the three Munich festivals aren’t enough for you, this year you can also enjoy the IOS for the first time in Vienna on the Danube Island. So if you were already planning a trip to Austria’s capital, now you have one more reason to go.

Another series of open-air festivals awaits you at Wannda Circus. You can enjoy electronic sounds six times this year. The name says it all: not only can you expect music, but you can also look forward to a circus program. In the ring, you can marvel at acrobatics and fire shows or listen to poetry. Have your face painted by an elf and take souvenir photos together in the photo booth. With your Wannda Circus wristbands, you’ll have access to the after-party at Bahnwärter Thiel. This year, the Wannda Circus open-air events will take place on May 16, June 6 and 14, July 4, August 1, and September 5.

Traumhänger is also part of the line-up of electronic open-air festivals. Over 50 artists will be performing on three stages, so there’s no chance of getting bored. Whether you’re into full, massive sounds or more dreamy, transcendental ones, EDM fans will find something to suit their taste here. The food court is just as diverse, providing you with delicious street food. When darkness falls, a laser show transforms the sky into a colorful spectacle.

At Schall im Schilf, you can dance to DJ sets not only under the open sky, but also next to a lake. If you start to feel too warm under the sun, you can cool off at any time with a dip in the water. Since Schall im Schilf allows re-entry , you don’t have to worry about not being able to get back into the venue after the band has finished playing. There is a selection of vegetarian food trucks on site where you can grab a bite to eat. The after-party will take place at Blitz.

If you haven’t found the right festival for you yet because you’re not into electronic music, then Oben Ohne might be something for you. Since 1998 , it has been a fixture among Munich’s open-air festivals, transforming Königsplatz into a dance floor. Here you can mainly hear hip hop and rap. This year’s lineup includes Nura, who previously made her breakthrough with Juju as SXTN and is one of the most famous German rappers. Over 20,000 people celebrate together here and spend a carefree summer day together.

Greenfields, like Isle of Summer Opening, is held at the horse racing track in Riem. The EDM festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this yearand is expanding by 2,000 square meters for the occasion. You can party for eleven hours on the stages and refresh yourself at one of the 30 bars. If you’re not tired after the open-air festival ends, you can dance the night away at Pacha.

Superbloom is still a relatively young festival, but it always boasts an impressive lineup. Over two days, major national and international music stars such as Post Malone, Hozier, Shawn Mendes, and Nelly Furtado will be performing. The mix of genres ranges from pop to hip hop to house. There are also a number of workshops and performances where you can try your hand at something new and be impressed. Due to the renovation of the Olympic Stadium, it is still unclear when and where exactly Superbloom will be held this year, but it is definitely going to take place. You can already sign up for the waiting list for ticket sales.

Even younger than Superbloom is the Reborn Festival, which will take place for the first time in Munich in 2026. From 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., you can enjoy the finest festival fun here at Enterstraße 55. At the same time, Reborn heralds the end of the festival summer, as it is one of the last open-air festivals you can visit this year. So make the most of the time and celebrate one last time under the open sky before summer bids farewell and autumn takes over.