Oktoberfest | Munich

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Allianz Arena

The BTS WORLD TOUR IN MUNICH 2026 stands as a highly anticipated stop on the South Korean boy band’s fourth global concert tour, set to take place at the iconic Allianz Arena on July 11 and 12, 2026. This extensive tour, which begins in Goyang, South Korea, on April 9, 2026, and concludes in Manila, The Philippines, on March 14, 2027, spans an impressive 79 dates across 34 cities in 23 countries. Marking BTS’s return to live performances following mandatory military service, the tour represents a significant milestone for the group and their worldwide fanbase. Notably, this series of headline shows is the first since their 2021–22 Permission to Dance on Stage tour, underscoring the band’s enduring influence and commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. With stops across Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe, the BTS WORLD TOUR IN MUNICH 2026 promises a momentous occasion, blending the energy of a global phenomenon with the cultural vibrancy of Munich. As one of the key European dates, the Munich concerts are poised to captivate audiences and reaffirm BTS’s status as trailblazers in the K-pop scene.

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Olympiapark Süd, München

In summer, the Tolwood Music Festival invites visitors to the Olympic Park to enjoy music, experience culture, or stroll through the colorful "Creative Market." At the festival grounds, visitors can enjoy a variety of theatrical and performing groups, and listen to live music from around the world in tents. Concerts also accompany the Tolwood Festival. At the music arena, the Tolwood Festival presents rising stars and legends from the German and international music scene. There's much to explore—from markets selling handicrafts and international cuisine to many other venues for visitors to participate in. Over 90% of the performances are free, covering a wide range of genres including music, theater, environmental activities, and children's entertainment.

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Alte Pinakothek Barer Strasse 27 (Entrance Theresienstrasse) 80333 Munich

After four decades of museum and exhibition operations, the Neue Pinakothek is undergoing fundamental refurbishment. The museum is therefore closed for several years. During this time, selected major works of 19th century painting and sculpture are exhibited in the Alte Pinakothek and in the Sammlung Schack. The selection ranges from classicism and Romanticism to the beginning of modernism. Under the title ‘From Turner to van Gogh', the 19th century is now being relaunched in a different form. The works of the Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich, the French Impressionists and the pioneers of modernism from Édouard Manet and Claude Monet to Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh will continue to be on display. Newly exhibited are groups of works by the important Realists Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller and Adolph Menzel, which could not be shown in previous years. One cabinet brings together intimate interior depictions from the Symbolist and fin de siècle eras.

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English Garden Munich

The 2026 Munich Japanese Festival will be held in Munich's English Garden, marking its 29th edition. Anyone looking to experience Japanese culture and crafts will find it ideal. The festival is located in the English Garden, adjacent to the Japanese tea house Kanshoan and the Haus der Kunst (House of Arts). This year also features a cosplay competition with generous prizes. Cosplay originated in Japan as a fan culture activity and spread to the United States and Europe with the rise of comics and anime in the 1990s. In cosplay, participants try to portray characters from comics, anime, movies, video games, or other media as faithfully as possible through costumes and actions.

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Munich

Founded in 1983, the Munich Film Festival is Germany's second-largest film festival, after the Berlin Film Festival. The festival aims to screen German-language films and international films. Organized by Münchner Filmwochen GmbH, it has become a vital platform for Munich filmmakers and audiences. The festival emphasizes diversity through sections such as "New German Cinema," "Rebellious Cinema," and "Children's Film Festival," supporting emerging talent and non-traditional film forms. The festival hosts various events throughout the year (Festival 365), and its partners include the Jewish Museum Munich and the Turin Evangelical Fellowship.

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Olympia Hall, Olympiapark München, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, 80809 München, Germany

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Barer Str. 27, 80333 München

A re-encounter with old acquaintances such as rarely displayed discoveries in the Alte Pinakothek! The presentation of works from the collection of Early German, Early Netherlandish and Flemish paintings of the 16th and early 17th century promises a surprise or two. Different facets of a theme that is one of the core tasks of painting are examined: namely storytelling. How and by whom are stories told and what do they relate? What aims have artists and patrons pursued at different times, and what audiences do they address? And is this always obvious at all or are those looking at a work sometimes even deliberately misled? These and other questions are raised in this presentation in which often nothing appears to be as it seems at first glance.

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Museum Brandhorst Munich Bayern, Germany

From fall 2025, “Long Story Short” will tell a story of contemporary art from the 1960s to the present from the holdings of the Brandhorst Collection.Each room will be an exhibition in its own right: from Arte Povera to monographic presentations, from formal-aesthetic discourses to socio-political themes. Works that have never been shown before and new acquisitions will enter into a dialog with the museum's icons and open up new perspectives on the collection, which now comprises over 1600 works.

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Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München, Germany

This exhibition explores the close link between human health and the health of the planet, and what happens when this delicate balance is disrupted. What is the health status of our planet? What does this mean for us? Heat waves, droughts, and extreme weather events all demonstrate this: the Earth's ecological balance has been disrupted. And this has a direct impact on our health. The special exhibition, "Planetary Health – One Planet, One Health, Our Future," visually demonstrates the close link between human well-being and environmental conditions, and how we can positively shape this relationship. The health of the planet means that the health of the planet is inextricably linked to the health of humanity. If the natural environment deteriorates, our human condition will worsen. However, if we recognize the problems, we can find solutions. Many ideas and projects can help us better live in harmony with our planet. The exhibition is divided into five sections: Air, Biosphere (animals and plants), Water, Matter, and Landscape. Each section reveals how human activities impact the environment and how environmental change, in turn, affects us. To make the complex interrelationships easier to understand, the exhibition deliberately uses familiar objects. Whether it's a pizza box, a frying pan, a ski, or a toy—these everyday items become starting points for exploring deeper ecological and health issues. This provides us with a new perspective on habits and consumption, and the role we play. The exhibition not only presents the problems, but more importantly, it presents different perspectives. Within each thematic area, concrete ideas, projects, and innovations are presented, illustrating how humanity and the planet can coexist more sustainably and harmoniously. From technological solutions to local initiatives, it's clear that change is possible—and change often begins small. The exhibition aims to create space for us to understand our connections with one another and explore the current state of our shared living spaces. It showcases new approaches to finding solutions and prompts us to ask ourselves: What kind of life do we want for the future?

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Allianz Arena,Franz-Beckenbauer-Platz 5, 80939 München,