Munich: Festival Tip — Auer Dult: Folk Festival running until May 3, 2026

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.

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

The Maidult (May Fair) takes place just before May 1st; the Jacobidult follows the Feast of St. James; and the Kirchweihdult (Church Consecration Fair) precedes the Kirchweih festival, which is always celebrated on the third Sunday of October.

 

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) 

 

Vegetarian and Vegan Dishes

•     Classic *Käsespätzle*
•     and delicious antipasti sandwiches

 The Dult is over—long live the Dult!

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)

Munich: Folk Festival until October 26, 2025 -"Kirchweihdult" Holiday Tip –

PARTY TIP OF THE WEEK until October 26, 2025!!! Munich celebrates: The fall folk festival - the Kirchweihdult

Munich folk festival in the Au: Fun, beer gardens, and various stalls, rides, games, activities, and more at the Kirchweihdult

Kirchweihdult 2025! From Saturday, October 18th to Sunday, October 26th, 2025, at Mariahilfplatz (English, Italiano, Français, Deutsch)

Munich. Every visitor to Munich should know this folk festival: It's Munich's oldest festival: the traditional Kirchweihdult. Every year, around 300 traders, artists, and artisans, food stall owners, and showmen take part in this beautiful folk festival in Munich. In Munich, people enjoy the festivals as they come. This small Oktoberfest in the Au will take place again until October 26th, 2025. Everyone will then meet at Mariahilfplatz (the Au district, located east/right of the Isar) and then the party begins. At the fair, people celebrate with specialty stalls, beer gardens, and artisans. Young and old alike find refreshment, fun, and variety. Mariahilfplatz is in the Au district, located on the right bank of the Isar River ...

Munich City Hall and the towers of the Frauenkirche with the typical "Welschen Hauben" (Welsh toques), photo archive: Helga Waess

Family fun for the whole family at the Kirchweihdult (Church Fair)

Bumper cars, ring toss, ball toss, a children's carousel, and even puppet shows await visitors at the Kirchweihdult. It smells like Oktoberfest, and you can snack on cotton candy and roasted almonds.
So, before the chilly days in Bavaria arrive, head to the popular Munich Kirchweihdult (Church Fair), because on Tuesday, October 21st, there will also be reduced prices in the fairgrounds.

The Kirchweihdult is the annual market

... for unique items from artisans such as carpet weavers, wood carvers, and ceramicists, but you'll also find antique books, Bavarian delicacies, beer gardens, and carousels. The Kirchweihdult is a traditional fair in Munich.

Festival in the Au

Kirchweihdult before the Kirchweihfest (church fair), which always takes place on the third Sunday in October.

Culinary specialties can be found at the Auer Dult.

At the Kirchweihdult on Mariahilfplatz, delicacies from sweet to savory are available at every corner. Good food and drink are simply part of the festival in Munich.

Bavarian Delicacies Highlights

• Fresh Creamy Delicacies
• Sandwiches with marinated ox tails
• Typical Schupfnudeln (scrambled dumplings) - here from the large pan
• Steckerlfische (fish on sticks) are a must for every visitor
• Bavarian Stockwurst (sausages) (rarely served and similar to white sausages)

Vegetarian and vegan dishes

Traditional cheese spaetzle

• and delicious antipasti sandwiches

Opening hours of the Kirchweihdult 2025

• Daily from Saturday, October 18th to Sunday, October 26th, 2025 at Mariahilfplatz
• Sales hours from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Rides from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Family day on Tuesday, October 21st with discounted prices in the fairgrounds

Location of the Auerdult - Kirchweihdult 2025

• Munich folk festival from October 18th to Sunday, October 26th, 2025

Mariahilfplatz (in the Au district, located on the right bank of the Isar River)