Name: Palatinate Wine Festival at Munich Residenz 2026
Start: 2026-07-24T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kaiserhof der Münchner Residenz

Palatinate Wine Festival Munich

About Palatinate Wine Festival Munich

In midsummer, the Kaiserhof of the Munich Residenz transforms into a wine mile from the German Wine Route. Eight Palatinate wineries will be pouring over 80 wines for ten days, accompanied by Palatinate specialties, live music, and two Jazz Brunch Sundays. In 2026, the festival will open for the 27th time from July 24 to August 2 – admission is free.

Dates 24 Jul — 02 Aug 2026

Venue München (09162)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Palatinate Wine Festival Munich — edition 2026

From July 24 to August 2, 2026, the Palatinate Wine Festival celebrates its 27th edition in the Kaiserhof of the Munich Residenz. For ten days, eight Palatinate wineries will be pouring more than 80 wines from the German Wine Route – live music daily, Jazz Brunch on Sundays.

The 27th Palatinate Wine Festival runs from Friday, July 24, to Sunday, August 2, 2026. The organizer is Vier Jahreszeiten Winzer eG, joined by seven other Palatinate wineries with their own pavilions. The wine selection ranges from fine Riesling to robust Spätburgunder, alongside Palatinate specialties like Saumagen, Leberknödel, and Flammkuchen.

In the Kaiserhof of the Residenz, regional bands play in the evenings. Highlights include the two Jazz Brunch Matinees on Sundays, July 26 and August 2, starting at 11 am – a format that Munich regulars have long marked in their summer calendars.

Highlights Palatinate Wine Festival Munich 2026

Ten days of Palatinate wine in the Residenz's Kaiserhof
Eight wineries with over 80 different wines
Live music daily (except Sunday)
Two Jazz Brunch Sundays (July 26, August 2)
Palatinate specialties – Saumagen, Leberknödel, Flammkuchen

Programme Palatinate Wine Festival Munich 2026

Daily Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Jazz Brunch from 11 AM)

Live Music Weekdays

Monday to Saturday from early evening, performances by regional Bavarian bands from the Jazz, Pop, Soul, and Blues genres. The exact band list will be published shortly before the festival on the website of Vier Jahreszeiten Winzer.

Jazz Brunch Sundays

Sunday, July 26, 2026 — from 11 AM: Jazz Brunch in the Kaiserhof
Sunday, August 2, 2026 — from 11 AM: Closing Jazz Brunch

Wines Served

Over 80 wines from eight Palatinate wineries along the German Wine Route. Focus on Riesling and Spätburgunder, as well as Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, Dornfelder, Cuvées, and sparkling wines. Vintner talks at the pavilions.

Food

Saumagen, Palatinate Leberknödel, Bratwurst, Flammkuchen, Winzersalat (vintner's salad), sweet Palatinate specialties.

Prices Palatinate Wine Festival Munich 2026

Free admission. Payment per pavilion after consumption. Glass of wine from approx. €4 (basic quality) to €8 (top quality). Bottle purchases to take away at direct winery prices. Food typically €8–€15. Jazz Brunch: consumption costs only, no table reservation fee.

Practical information

Practical information — Palatinate Wine Festival Munich

Getting There

Take the U-Bahn lines U3/U4/U5/U6 or tram to Odeonsplatz, then a 3-minute walk. By car, use the Max-Joseph-Platz or Marstall parking garages.

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Sundays 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Jazz Brunch from 11 AM).

Admission

Free. Pavilions have their own price lists from the wineries; wines are available by the glass and by the bottle.

Tip

It gets crowded on warm evenings. If you want a seat, arrive by 5 PM. Reservations are recommended for individual tables for the Sunday Jazz Brunch.

Palatinate Guests at the Munich Residenz

In the heart of Munich's Old Town, framed by the walls of the former Wittelsbach Residenz, the Palatinate Wine Festival has been one of Bavaria's most beautiful summer events for almost three decades. For ten days, the Kaiserhof of the Residenz – the historic Palatinate Court – transforms into a miniature wine route.

Eight Wineries, Over 80 Wines

Spearheaded by Vier Jahreszeiten Winzer eG from Bad Dürkheim, it brings seven other Palatinate wineries to Munich. In total, the eight establishments will be pouring over 80 wines from the German Wine Route: from light Saumagen companions and Rieslings from the Middle and Southern Palatinate to powerful Spätburgunder and top-class Cuvées. The pavilions are lined up like pearls – an allusion to the shape of the German Wine Route between Bockenheim and Schweigen-Rechtenbach.

Culinary Delights: Palatinate Specialties

Palatinate food pairs perfectly with the wine. Saumagen (stuffed pig's stomach), Leberknödel (liver dumplings), Bratwurst (sausage), Flammkuchen (flatbread), Winzersteaks (vintner's steaks), and variations of Pfälzer Saumagen are offered, along with sweet specialties. In Munich, the capital of Bavarian beer culture, this culinary wine break is a long-awaited event.

Music Program

From Monday to Saturday, regional bands play live music of all styles from the early evening. The two Sundays of the festival – July 26 and August 2, 2026 – are reserved for Jazz Brunch Matinees starting at 11 am: a format that has become a firm meeting point for the Munich jazz scene over the years.

Residenz and Urban Space

The Kaiserhof is one of the most beautiful courtyards of the Munich Residenz, one of the largest city palaces in Europe. Right next door: Hofgarten, Odeonsplatz, Theatinerkirche. The wine festival is part of Munich's summer program, alongside Tollwood, City Birthday celebrations, and summer concerts in the Olympic Park. Free admission, no obligation to purchase – what counts is the atmosphere.