July 25 to August 2 – Munich Celebrates: 9 Days of Folk Festival Fun – Auer Dult 2026 at Mariahilfplatz
Starting tomorrow, the folk festival returns to the Au district of Munich: the Jakobidult, featuring fun, beer gardens, various market stalls, amusement rides, game stalls, special activities, a large market, and more at the Auer Dult
Jakobidult in the Au – July 25 to August 2, 2026 (ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, ITALIANO, FRANÇAIS)
Munich. Every visitor to Munich should know this folk festival, the Jakobidult: it is Munich's oldest festival—the traditional Auer Dult. It was held for the first time in 1310. This lovely Munich folk festival, the "Jakobidult," runs from July 25 to August 2, 2026. Each year, around 300 merchants, artists, artisans, food stall operators, and showmen participate in this wonderful Munich festival. In Munich, people enjoy festivals as they come. This "little pre-Wiesn" event takes place in the Au district until August 2, 2026. The Auer Dult is held three times a year—in May, July, and October (see below)! The annual Jakobidult once again features specialty food stalls, beer gardens, and artisans. Visitors of all ages will find refreshment, fun, and entertainment. Featuring a chain swing ride and a Ferris wheel from 1925, bumper cars and a boat swing, a can-toss game, a duck pond game, and shooting galleries.
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| Ferris wheel – sample photo, press photo archive: Helga Waess |
Over the coming days, locals and visitors alike will gather at Mariahilfplatz for the Jakobidult fair to celebrate
(located in the Au district, east of the Isar River)
The Auer Dult is an annual market—and a mini version of the Oktoberfest
... offering unique handcrafted items from artisans such as carpet weavers, woodcarvers, and potters; visitors can also find antiquarian books, Bavarian delicacies, beer gardens, and carousels. The Auer Dult is a traditional Munich fair.
Fun for the whole family at the Auer Dult
Bumper cars, ring toss, ball-throwing games, and a children's carousel—as well as puppet shows featuring *Kasperl* and friends—await visitors at the Auer Dult. The air smells just like the Oktoberfest, and visitors can snack on cotton candy and roasted almonds.
Culinary delights: the Auer Dult offers a full range of Bavarian specialties
At the Auer Dult on Mariahilfplatz, you can find tasty treats ranging from sweet to savory at every turn. Good food and drink are simply an essential part of any festival in Munich.
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| 2 Maß Hacker Pschorr - München, Pressefotoarchiv: A. Waess |
Bavarian culinary highlights
- fresh *Rahmschmankerl* (flatbread with a creamy topping)
- sandwiches with marinated strips of ox meat
- typical *Schupfnudeln* (potato dumplings)—served here straight from the large pan
- *Steckerlfisch* (fish grilled on a stick)—a must-try for every visitor
- Bavarian *Stockwürste* (sausages on a stick—rarely served elsewhere and similar to *Weißwurst*)
Vegetarian and vegan dishes
- Classic *Käsespätzle* (cheese noodles)
- and delicious antipasti sandwiches
Family Day 2026: every Tuesday – discounted prices for rides
- Jakobidult: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Jakobidult in Munich 2026
Opening hours for the Auer Dult (July 25 – August 2, 2026)
- Start of sales: 10:00 a.m.
- Rides and attractions: 10:30 a.m.
- End of sales and operations:
- Mai-Dult and Jakobidult: 8:00 p.m.
- Kirchweihdult: 7:00 p.m.
There is no parking available in the vicinity of the Auer Dult.
Upcoming Auer Dult dates in 2026:
Jakobidult: July 25 – August 2, 2026
Kirchweihdult: October 17 – 25, 2026
