Name: Isle of Summer Opening Munich 2026
Start: 2026-05-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-09T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Galopprennbahn München-Riem

Isle of Summer Opening

About Isle of Summer Opening

The Isle of Summer Opening kicks off the open-air season in Munich as the first of three events in the summer series of the same name. On May 9, 2026, the historic Munich-Riem racecourse will transform into a stage for electronic dance music featuring House, Techno, and Electronica. Behind Isle of Summer is the Munich-based promoter Permanent Entertainment GmbH, which shapes Munich's most important open-air series for electronic music with Opening (May 9), Festival (June 13, Olympia Riding Arena), and Beach (August 8, Beach Resort). International DJs, multiple stages, and an urban setting make the Opening the season meeting point for Munich's club scene in the Bavarian capital.

Dates 09 May — 09 May 2026

Venue München (09162)

Prices 39.00€ — 89.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Isle of Summer Opening — edition 2026

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The Isle of Summer Opening 2026 kicks off on Saturday, May 9, at the Munich-Riem Racecourse as the season opener for the open-air series of the same name. House, Techno, and electronic sounds on the historic racecourse grounds in Munich, the Bavarian capital.

The 2026 Opening edition starts on Saturday, May 9, at the Munich-Riem Racecourse. As the first event of the three-part Isle of Summer series, it marks the official start of the Munich open-air season. The Munich-based promoter Permanent Entertainment GmbH sets up a compact yet high-quality stage setup on the historic racecourse grounds. International and local DJs will play Tech-House, Techno, Melodic House, and electronic dance music. The 2026 Season Ticket offers discounted access to all three events (Opening, Festival, Beach).

Highlights Isle of Summer Opening 2026

Official season opener of the Munich open-air series
Historic Munich-Riem Racecourse as festival backdrop
High-quality sound and lighting technology
International DJ lineups
Optimal connection via U-Bahn U2 Messestadt Riem
Season Ticket for all three Isle of Summer events available

Programme Isle of Summer Opening 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Afternoon: Admission and first DJ sets
Evening: Main program with international DJs on the main stage
House, Techno, Tech-House, Melodic House
Late-night sets until the early morning hours

Prices Isle of Summer Opening 2026

Early bird tickets from approx. €39, standard tickets in advance €49–€69, VIP tickets and box office higher. Season Ticket 2026 for all three events (Opening, Festival, Beach) at a combined discounted price. Tickets exclusively via the official website isleofsummer.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Isle of Summer Opening

Getting There

Munich-Riem Racecourse is optimally accessible via the U-Bahn line U2 (Messestadt Riem station) – about a 20-minute ride from Munich city center. Autobahn connection A94 (Feldkirchen-West/Riem). Parking available on-site and in the nearby Riem Arcaden underground garage.

Admission

Tickets for the Opening online via the Isle of Summer website. Early bird tickets from approx. €39, standard tickets €49–€69, VIP tickets higher. Season ticket for all three 2026 events available at a discounted combined price.

Tip

Comfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear recommended – it can get chilly in the evenings in May. Those who want to extend the day can find restaurants and bars in the nearby Riem Arcaden; alternative accommodation options are available in trade fair hotels and in Munich city center with U-Bahn connections.

Season Opening in Munich

The Isle of Summer Opening is the first major event of the three-part Munich open-air series of the same name and is considered the unofficial season start for the electronic summer scene of the Bavarian capital. While the Wiesn season is far away and the city center clubs are still in spring mood, the Opening on the second weekend in May creates a powerful start under the open sky.

Venue: Munich-Riem Racecourse

The venue for the Opening is the Munich-Riem Racecourse in the Munich district of Riem (postal code 81929) – a traditional area with a racetrack, grandstands, and spacious outdoor areas. The historic setting, excellent infrastructure, and good connection to the Munich U-Bahn (U2 Messestadt Riem) make it the ideal festival backdrop for tens of thousands of visitors. The Festival itself (in June) and several large concerts already use the grounds – the Opening is essentially the season's 'dress rehearsal'.

The Three-Part Summer Series

Isle of Summer 2026 is conceived as a connected series of three events:

Opening – May 9, 2026 at the Munich-Riem Racecourse
Festival – June 13, 2026 at the Olympia Riding Arena Riem with over 20 international acts and four stages
Beach – August 8, 2026 at Beach Resort Munich

A Season Ticket 2026 provides access to all three events at a discounted combined price and is aimed at regular attendees of the series.

Focus on Electronic Music

The musical profile is clearly electronic: House, Techno, Tech-House, Melodic House, and Trance are the focus. The extended festival date (June) brings international acts like Fisher, Boris Brejcha, Miss Monique, Holy Priest, A.N.I., Kalte Liebe, and others to four stages (Sunrise, Field, Moon, Track). The Opening focuses on a more compact performance with fewer stages but the same sound quality and crew. The light shows, stage constructions, and sound systems are realized by the experienced Munich crew Permanent Entertainment GmbH.

Munich's Club Scene

Permanent Entertainment GmbH (Reichenbachstraße 33, 80469 Munich) is one of Munich's most important electronic music promoters and curates other event series besides Isle of Summer. The Opening is a meeting point for Munich's club scene and attracts visitors from southern Germany, Austria, and Tyrol. With high-quality sound, well-organized festival management, and an urban atmosphere, Isle of Summer stands out from smaller open-air events.