Things to Do in Munich in August 2026

If you are visiting Munich this month, you have picked an absolutely fantastic time to experience the Bavarian capital.

August is not only the main vacation month for Munich residents - emptying the city out a bit and making the parks even more relaxing than they already are - but Munich in this month is also still experiencing peak summer weather. With the locals away, you get to enjoy a more relaxed version of the city while soaking up the sunshine.

Because the weather is so gorgeous, Munich currently offers tons of outdoor activities to fill your itinerary. You can look forward to lively music festivals, charming traditional fairs, and fantastic open-air cinemas popping up across the city. And, most importantly: it is still beer garden season! There is truly nothing better than ending a warm summer day with a cold Maß of beer and a giant pretzel under the shade of chestnut trees.

Since the downtown streets are a bit less crowded, August is the perfect time for a stroll through the city's history. Make the most of the sunshine by joining our Welcome to Munich! Old Town Guided Walking Tour. It's a fantastic introduction to the city where we'll explore Marienplatz, the Hofbräuhaus, Odeonsplatz, and more while covering everything from the Wittelsbachs to Bismarck-era unification.

For history buffs wanting to dive deeper into the darker chapters of the 20th century, we also highly recommend our Hitler’s Third Reich: Exploring the “Capital of the Movement” tour to trace the origins of the Nazi party and the rise of the Third Reich right here in Munich.

Pack your sunglasses, bring your walking shoes, and get ready to enjoy the ultimate chill summer in Munich!

Date	Event	Category
July 24 - August 9	Backstage Summer Festival (Series at Backstage Munich) Concert series at the Backstage venue stretching from late July into early August, featuring rock, punk, metal and alternative acts. Good for travellers interested in smaller club‑style gigs and local subculture rather than large mainstream festivals.	🎵 Concert	muenchenticket.de →
July 25 - August 2	Auer Jakobidult (Summer Dult Market) Traditional Munich folk and market festival on Mariahilfplatz with stalls selling household goods, crafts and antiques, plus simple rides and food stands. A good opportunity to experience a more local side of Bavarian festival culture at the end of July and first days of August.	🎪 Festival	munich.travel →
July 31 - August 23	Olympiapark Summerfestival (impark Sommerfestival) Large summer festival in Olympiapark with beer gardens, food stalls, funfair rides, markets, and themed weekends such as Bavaria & Culture, Self-made & Handicrafts, Gaming & Kids, and Body & Mind. A relaxed way to combine lake views, park life and classic fairground atmosphere.	🎪 Festival	olympiapark.de →
July 31 - August 22	Theatron MusikSommer Free open‑air concert series at the Theatron stage by the Olympiapark lake, with nightly performances ranging from hip‑hop and pop to jazz and singer‑songwriter acts. Locals gather on the steps around the lake, so it’s an easy, low‑cost way to experience Munich’s music scene outdoors.	🎵 Concert	secretmuenchen.com →
August 1	Greenfields Open Air – Electronic Music Festival Electronic music open‑air at Galopprennbahn München‑Riem, part of Munich’s summer festival calendar. Visitors can expect DJs and dancing in an outdoor racecourse setting; useful to note if planning early‑August travel around club‑style events.	🎪 Festival	munich.travel →
August 1-31	BMW Art Cars – 20 Artists, 50 Years of Innovation. Reunited at BMW Welt For the first time, all 20 famous BMW Art Cars are shown together in one exhibition at BMW Welt, celebrating 50 years of collaboration between major artists and the automotive brand. The show includes highlights such as Olafur Eliasson’s experimental “BMW H2R Project”, plus a digital treasure hunt and Artlas app experience. Opening hours: daily 09:00–18:00. Admission: free.	🖼️ Exhibition	press.bmwgroup.com →
August 4	Gärtnerjahrtag (Gardeners’ Guild Day) Historical feast day of Munich’s gardeners’ guild, held at the Viktualienmarkt and dating back to guild regulations from 1638. Visitors can see a more traditional side of city life, with processions and a focus on the importance of gardening and horticulture in Munich.	🎪 Festival	munich.travel →
August 15	FC Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig – Telekom Cup 2026 (Friendly) FC Bayern Munich host RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena in the **Telekom Cup 2026**, a high-profile friendly football match ahead of the new season. It is an attractive option for visitors to experience Germany’s most famous club in their home stadium in a relaxed but still competitive setting.	⚽ Sport	fcbayern.com →
August 15	Mariä Himmelfahrt (Assumption of Mary, public holiday) Public holiday in Bavaria. Shops, supermarkets and markets like the Viktualienmarkt are closed.	🎄 Holiday	en.wikipedia.org →
August 22	1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel – DFB-Pokal Match Traditional Munich club **TSV 1860 Munich** host Holstein Kiel in a German Cup (DFB‑Pokal) match at Grünwalder Stadion. The smaller, historic ground offers a more intimate football experience than the Allianz Arena and is popular with fans who enjoy classic stadium atmospheres.	⚽ Sport	tsv1860.de →
August 28	FC Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart – Bundesliga Matchday 1 This **Bundesliga** opening‑day fixture sees FC Bayern Munich play VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena, offering top‑tier German football with a full stadium atmosphere. It is one of the most attractive sports experiences in Munich in late August for visiting football fans.	⚽ Sport	fcbayern.com →
August 29 - September 2	Superbloom Festival Week Week‑long music and lifestyle festival in Olympiapark and Olympiastadion featuring international acts, art installations and food areas. It’s one of Munich’s biggest contemporary music events, aimed at a wide audience that enjoys large‑scale festival experiences.	🎪 Festival	superbloom.de →