Munich Tradition: 9 Days of the Auer Dult 2026 – The May Dult at Mariahilfplatz
May Dult – A Folk Festival in Munich’s Au District: Fun, Beer Gardens, Diverse Stalls, Amusement Rides, Game Booths, Special Events, and More at the Auer Dult
Auer Dult! May Dult – The May Dult takes place from April 25 to May 3, 2026 (ENGLISH, ITALIANO, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH)
Munich. Every visitor to Munich should be familiar with this folk festival: it is Munich’s oldest festival—the traditional Auer Dult. It was held for the very first time in the year 1310. This delightful Munich folk festival runs until May 3. Every year, approximately 300 merchants, artists, artisans, food vendors, and showmen participate in this wonderful festival in Munich. In Munich, people enjoy the festivals as they come. Until May 3, 2026, this "mini-Wiesn" (mini-Oktoberfest) is once again taking place in the Au district. The Auer Dult is held three times a year! Everyone gathers at Mariahilfplatz (located in the Au district, situated to the east—or right—of the Isar River) to celebrate for exactly nine days. At the annual May Dult, visitors celebrate amidst specialty food stalls, in beer gardens, and alongside local artisans. Young and old alike will find refreshments, fun, and plenty of entertainment.
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| Munich City Hall and the towers of the Frauenkirche, with their characteristic "Italian-style domes" — Photo Archive: Helga Waess |
Family Fun for Everyone at the Auer Dult
Bumper cars, ring toss, ball toss, and children's carousels—as well as puppet shows featuring Kasperl and his friends—await visitors at the Auer Dult. The air is filled with scents reminiscent of Oktoberfest, inviting you to snack on cotton candy and roasted almonds.
Every year, the Auer Dult serves as the marketplace...
...for unique handcrafted items created by artisans such as carpet weavers, woodcarvers, and ceramists; however, visitors will also find antique books, Bavarian culinary delights, beer gardens, and carousels. The Auer Dult is a traditional fair held in Munich.
In total, the following festivals take place in the Au district throughout the year:
Maidult: April 25 – May 3, 2026
Culinary Delights: The Auer Dult Offers Every Bavarian Specialty
At the Auer Dult on Mariahilfplatz, delicious treats ranging from sweet to savory can be found around every corner. In Munich, good food and drink are simply an essential part of any festival celebration.
Bavarian Culinary Highlights:
- Fresh cream-based delicacies
- Sandwiches featuring marinated strips of ox meat
- Classic *Schupfnudeln* (potato noodles)—served here straight from a giant pan
- *Steckerlfisch* (fish grilled on a stick)—a must-try for every visitor
- Bavarian *Stockwürste* (sausages)—a rare treat that bears a resemblance to *Weißwürste* (white sausages)
- Classic *Käsespätzle*
- and delicious antipasti sandwiches
Auer Dult Dates for 2026:
- Maidult: April 25 – May 3
- Jakobidult: July 25 – August 2
- Kirchweihdult: October 17 – October 25
LOCATION of the Auer Dult – Folk Festival in Munich
- Mariahilfplatz (located in the Au district, east/right of the Isar River)
