Name: Munich City Founding Festival 2026
Start: 2026-06-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Münchner Altstadt (Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Rindermarkt, Alter Hof)

Stadtgründungsfest Munich

About Stadtgründungsfest Munich

Every June, the Munich City Founding Festival commemorates the founding of Munich in 1158, transforming the Old Town into a grand festival stage for a weekend. At Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Rindermarkt, and in the Alter Hof, Munich residents and guests from all over the world celebrate their city's birthday together – with live music, traditions, a craft village, children's activities, and culinary diversity. Organized by the state capital Munich, admission is free. From brass music and the Moriskentänzer dance to Irish-Bavarian sounds and craft demonstrations, the festival combines Munich's history with its vibrant present.

Dates 13 Jun — 14 Jun 2026

Venue München (09162)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Stadtgründungsfest Munich — edition 2026

The Munich City Founding Festival 2026 takes place on June 13th and 14th, celebrating the city's 868th birthday under the motto "A Festival of the Districts." Main stage at Marienplatz, craft village and Volksfest at Odeonsplatz, Irish-Bavarian at Rindermarkt, and children's program in the Alter Hof. Free admission.

The 2026 edition of the Munich City Founding Festival celebrates the city's 868th birthday on June 13th and 14th under the motto "A Festival of the Districts." The festival opens on Saturday at 1:00 PM by Lord Mayor Dominik Krause, accompanied by the city council and Böllerschützen.

The program is spread across several locations in the Old Town: Main stage at Marienplatz, craft village and Volksfest at Odeonsplatz, "Irish-Bavarian" stage at Rindermarkt, and children's program in the Alter Hof.

Highlights Stadtgründungsfest Munich 2026

868th City Birthday under the motto "A Festival of the Districts," opening with Lord Mayor Dominik Krause and Böllerschützen, Moriskentänzer dance, craft village at Odeonsplatz, Irish-Bavarian at Rindermarkt.

Programme Stadtgründungsfest Munich 2026

Saturday, June 13

Marienplatz – Main Stage (10:30 AM–10:00 PM): 1:00 PM Opening with Lord Mayor Dominik Krause, City Council, and Böllerschützen; brass music, Moriskentänzer dance, bands (incl. Kapotaki, Treibauf, FanCanDo, Blechblos´n)
Odeonsplatz – Craft Village & Volksfest (10:30 AM–9:00 PM): 1:00 PM Official opening; 16 Munich craft businesses live, Ferris wheel, children's carousel, game stalls, gastronomy
Rindermarkt – Irish-Bavarian (10:30 AM–11:00 PM): 8 acts, incl. Rince O Chroi, Tulsk (Irish Trad), The Hollyz, Munich Scottish Association
Alter Hof: Children's program

Sunday, June 14

Marienplatz – Main Stage (11:00 AM–9:00 PM): Stage program with brass music and bands
Odeonsplatz (10:30 AM–8:30 PM): Craft village and Volksfest
Rindermarkt – Irish-Bavarian (11:00 AM–10:00 PM): 8 acts
Alter Hof: Children's program

Detailed stage program will be announced on muenchen.de.

Prices Stadtgründungsfest Munich 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and rides are subject to charges.

Practical information

Practical information — Stadtgründungsfest Munich

Getting There

Right in the Old Town – take the S-Bahn (S1–S8) or U-Bahn (U3, U4, U5, U6) to Marienplatz or Odeonsplatz. Travel by public transport is strongly recommended, as access to the Old Town for cars is severely restricted.

Admission

Admission is free. Food, drinks, and rides are subject to charges.

Opening Hours

Saturday approx. 10:30 AM–11:00 PM (depending on location), Sunday approx. 11:00 AM–9:30 PM.

Birthday of a World City

Munich dates back to 1158, when Henry the Lion founded the city at the Isar crossing. The City Founding Festival commemorates this event every June. Organized by the state capital Munich, it is a public festival with free admission in the heart of the Old Town.

The Main Stage at Marienplatz

The centerpiece is the main stage at Marienplatz. The festival is opened by the Lord Mayor together with the city council and the Böllerschützen (traditional riflemen). This is followed by brass music, the traditional Moriskentänzer dance, and a diverse stage program with numerous bands.

Craft Village and Volksfest at Odeonsplatz

At Odeonsplatz, Munich craft businesses showcase their skills live in the craft village, complemented by a Ferris wheel, children's carousel, game stalls, and diverse gastronomy – a Volksfest (traditional folk festival) in the heart of the city.

Irish-Bavarian at Rindermarkt

At Rindermarkt, the "Irish-Bavarian" stage connects the cultures of Bavaria, Ireland, and Scotland with Irish Trad groups and Celtic sounds. The Alter Hof offers a dedicated children's program.

A Festival of the Districts

Under the motto "A Festival of the Districts," the City Founding Festival highlights the diversity of Munich's districts and celebrates the identity of the city and its people.