A sunny day at the Oktoberfest in Munich. Crowds of people mill between beer tents, rides, and stalls under a blue sky.

Things to Do in Munich in September 2026

September in Munich is shaped by Oktoberfest, starting mid September. Munich is full of people from all different cultures and the city is transforming its vibe for 16 days into a host city of the whole world. The celebrations begin with a magnificent showcase of Bavarian tradition.

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The celebrations begin with a magnificent showcase of Bavarian tradition. The festival officially awakens with the Oktoberfest Entry of the Landlords Parade, where beautifully decorated horse-drawn beer wagons and brass bands make their way to the Theresienwiese. The cultural spectacle continues the very next day with the Traditional Costume and Hunters' Parade for Oktoberfest, featuring thousands of participants in historic alpine dress marching through the heart of the city.

Many events take place, Oktoberfest- and not-Oktoberfest-related. If you want to escape the beer tents for an afternoon and dive into the rich history of the Bavarian capital, joining the Welcome to Munich! Old Town Guided Walking Tour is a fantastic choice. You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the city's past-from the Wittelsbach era to Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus-providing perfect context for the modern-day celebrations.

Whether you are here to raise a stein, admire the parades, or explore the historic streets, Munich in September promises an unforgettable, global celebration! To discover even more of the city with expert local guides, be sure to check out Walkative! tours.

Date	Event	Category
August 29 – September 2, 2026	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 →
September 4–6, 2026	Isarinselfest A large local street festival on the Isar area with food, music, and a relaxed riverside atmosphere. It is one of the more visitor-friendly neighborhood festivals in Munich and is easy to combine with a walk along the river.	🎪 Festival	munich.travel →
September 12–13, 2026	Corso Leopold Corso Leopold is a free cultural street festival transforming Leopoldstraße in Munich into a car-free cultural mile. It features music, art, a children's area, sustainability actions, political discourse, and international food.	🎪 Festival	festivalsindeutschland.de →
September 12–13, 2026	Zamanand Festival The Zamanand Festival transforms Ludwig street into a car-free festival mile with music, workshops, and info stands focusing on climate, cohesion, and diversity. This free of charge urban street festival aims to entertain and raise awareness about contemporary challenges.	🎪 Festival	festivalsindeutschland.de →
September 19 – October 4, 2026	Oktoberfest The 191st Oktoberfest, the world's largest folk festival, takes place over 16 days at Munich's Theresienwiese, featuring beer tents and fairground attractions.	🎪 Festival	oktoberfest.de →
September 19, 2026	Oktoberfest Entry of the Landlords Parade The Entry of the Oktoberfest Landlords is the traditional opening parade of the Munich Oktoberfest. Featuring decorated festival coaches, mighty brewery horses, and music bands, around 1,000 participants march through Munich to officially enter the Oktoberfest grounds.	🎪 Festival	oktoberfest.de →
September 19, 2026	UniCredit Opening Festival 2026 The Bavarian State Opera celebrates the start of its new season with the traditional UniCredit Opening Festival on September 19, 2026. The National Theater opens its doors for a day of concerts, opera, ballet, and tours for all ages.	🎪 Festival	staatsoper.de →
September 20, 2026	Traditional Costume and Hunters' Parade for Oktoberfest The Traditional Costume and Riflemen's Parade 2026 is a highlight of Oktoberfest, featuring over 8,000 participants in traditional costumes, accompanied by brass bands and magnificent horse-drawn carriages. The seven-kilometer parade moves from the Max II Memorial through Munich's city center to Theresienwiese.	🎪 Festival	oktoberfest.de →
September 27, 2026	Outdoor Sports Festival The 10th Outdoor Sports Festival takes place in Olympiapark, where you can try over 50 classic and trend sports for free.	⚽ Sport	munich.travel →

Over a century ago, author Ludwig Thoma invented a fictional railway porter who despised the endless harp-playing of Catholic heaven. Instead of delivering divine advice to the local government, this grumpy character abandoned his mission for a cold drink. Today, the legend of Angel Aloisius remains a humorous reflection of the Munich mindset, explaining exactly why a disgruntled winged figure hangs from the ceiling of the city's most famous beer hall.