July 25 – August 2, 2026: Auer Dult – Munich Folk Festival

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.

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.

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
 

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 celebration tip: Auer Dult - Folk Festival until August 4th

Munich tradition: The Auer Dult 2024 at Mariahilfplatz untill August 4th, 2024

 

Folk festival in the Au in Munich: fun, beer gardens and various stands, rides, play stalls, activities and more on the Auer Dult

 Except Dult! The summer Jakobidult will take place from July 27th to August 4th, 2024

Munich. Every visitor to Munich should know this folk festival: It is the oldest festival in Munich: the traditional Auer Dult. It took place for the first time in 1310. The beautiful Munich folk festival lasts until August 4th. Every year around 300 dealers, artists and craftsmen, delicacy stall operators and showmen take part in this beautiful folk festival in Munich. In Munich you enjoy the festivals as they come. This small Oktoberfest in the Au will take place again until August 4th, 2024. The Auer Dult is held three times a year! Everyone then meets at Mariahilfplatz (Au district, east/right of the Isar) and the celebration lasts for exactly nine days. At the annual Jakobidult, people celebrate with specialty stalls, in beer gardens and with artisans. Young and old will find refreshment, fun and variety.

Munich town hall and Frauenkirche towers with the famous Welsche Hauben, photo: Helga Waess

Family fun for the whole family on the Auer Dult

Bumper cars, ring throwing, ball throwing, children's carousels but also Punch and Judy and the like await visitors on the Auer Dult. It smells like Oktoberfest and you snack on cotton candy and roasted almonds.
So before the start of the big summer holidays in Bavaria, head to the popular Munich Jakobidult, because on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, there will also be reduced prices in the showmen's section.

The Auer Dult is the market every year

... for unique pieces from artisans such as carpet weavers, wood carvers or ceramicists, but you can also find antiquarian books, Bavarian delicacies and beer gardens as well as carousels. The Auer Dult is a traditional Dult in Munich.

 

The following festivals take place in the Au each year

The Maidult before May 1st, the Jacobidult after the Jakobifest on July 25th and the Kirchweihdult before the Kirchweihfest, which always takes place on the third Sunday in October.

 

In terms of cuisine, you can find all Bavarian specialties on the Auer Dult

At Auer Dult on Mariahilfplatz there are delicacies from sweet to savory on every corner. Good food and drink are simply part of the festival in Munich. 

Bavarian delicacies highlights

•     fresh cream delicacies
•     Sandwiches with marinated ox shreds
•     typical Schupfnudeln - here from the large pan
•     Male fish are a must for every visitor
•     Bavarian stick sausages (rarely served and similar to white sausages)

Vegetarian and vegan dishes

•     typical cheese spaetzle
•     and delicious antipasti sandwiches

Opening hours of the Jakobidult 2024

•         Daily from Saturday, July 27th to Sunday, August 5th, 2024
•         Sales hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m
•         Rides from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m  
•         Family day on Tuesday, July 30th - reduced prices in the showmen's section

LOCATION of the Auerdult - folk festival in Munich until August 4th, 2024

• Mariahilfplatz (Au district east/right of the Isar)