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)

Munich - Visit the Oktoberfest - All Opening Hours

Planning an Oktoberfest visit in Munich - Family Days

Here are all the opening hours of the beer tents, stalls, and rides at the Munich Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest 2025 will take place from September 20th to October 5th - Webcams broadcast 24 hours a day from Theresienwiese - Webcam Bavaria (Live)

(DEUTSCH, ITALIANO, ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS)

Munich. The opening hours of the festival tents and fairground rides at the large Munich Oktoberfest can be summarized briefly: Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to midnight or 11:30 p.m. The Oide Wiesn is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., while drinks close at 10:30 p.m. The two exclusive large tents, "Käfer Wiesn-Schänke" and "Kuffler's Weinzelt," are the exception – both are open daily until 1 a.m. Oktoberfest Family Days 2025 will take place on two Tuesdays: September 23 and 30. On these days, all rides, attractions, and many restaurants offer discounts for families and children until 7 p.m.

 Munich Oktoberfest - Opening Music - Photo:

190th Munich Oktoberfest 2025

• Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Fridays and Thursday, October 2nd: 10 a.m. to midnight
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to midnight
• Sunday: 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Old Wiesn:

• Sunday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. to midnight

Beer Tent Opening Hours

• Monday to Friday, the tents open at 10 a.m. and close at 11:30 p.m.
• On Saturdays, Sundays, and the public holiday, October 3rd, beer is served at 9 a.m., and the final taps are at 11:30 p.m.
• In the main festival halls, the last beer and the last music are at 10:30 p.m.
• In the smaller tents, such as chicken roasters, snack bars, and café tents, drinks and music stop at 11 p.m.

Exceptions:

The Käfer Wiesn-Schänke and Kufflers Weinzelt are open until 1 a.m., with the last drinks served at 12:30 a.m.

Opening Hours

The stalls at the Wiesn 

• are open until 11:30 p.m. on weekdays.

• Monday to Thursday (except public holidays) the opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Fridays from 10 a.m. to midnight
• Saturdays from 9 a.m. to midnight
• Sundays and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Opening Hours
of the Rides and Fairground Riders

Taking a ride after the tents have closed is usually not a problem.

The rides and fairground rides, such as the Ferris wheel, toboggan, sledgehammer, and Devil's Wheel:

• Monday to Thursday (except public holidays) from 10 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.
• Friday and Thursday, October 2nd, the opening hours are from 10 a.m. to midnight.
• Saturdays from 9 a.m. to midnight
• Sundays and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ferris wheel and rides at the Munich Oktoberfest - Photo: Helga Waess

Oktoberfest Munich: The 2025 Setup

 Oktoberfest countdown in Munich: 32 DAYS and 12 hours left until the 190th Munich Oktoberfest on the Theresienwiese

Once the beer tents are up, the rides will be on the Theresienwiese! What rides can Munich expect at the 190th Oktoberfest in 2025? A little insight!

Oktoberfest Munich and Old Wiesn from Saturday, September 20th at 12 p.m. – Sunday, October 5th, 2025 (Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Englisch)

Munich. The large festival tents of Munich's major breweries like Löwenbräu, Paulaner, and others, as well as the cafés like Bodo's, are almost all set up, and the Oktoberfest with its party-loving guests is almost tangible. Anyone cycling across the Oktoberfest meadow and past the "Oktoberfest construction site" will be amazed at the speed with which work is being carried out day after day. At the Augustiner  canteen near the Theresienwiese subway station, you can enjoy a beer and Bavarian delicacies – the canteen is open to everyone. Rooms at the Bayerischer Hof in the heart of Munich's Old Town and smaller hotels are constantly being booked, and Oktoberfest camping is also set to be a success this year. Next, the many rides will be shipped to Munich in individual parts.

 

Oktoberfest setup in Munich, the green meadow will be covered with rides! Photo: Helga Waess (Pressearchiv)

We're looking forward to the Sky Lift with its four gondolas (it will be located at No. 5, Street 3 East).

The view from a height of 71 meters will be unforgettable for the guests of this ride, as the magnificent view over the Bavarian capital is unique. Another special feature here are the panoramic windows embedded in the floor of the cabins, allowing a view of the festival grounds directly below. Two gondolas will rotate at the top of the tower at any one time, and two will wait at the ground level. Each gondola can accommodate 20 people, and access to these gondolas is even barrier-free.

We're also looking forward to the Happy Sailor - a classic ride.

The Happy Sailor has an octagonal design with 20 rotating gondolas. Up to 40 people can ride on each ride. The rapid ups and downs will provide an almost maritime experience (the Happy Sailor will be set up at Schaustellerstraße 10).

The children's ride "The Montgolfiere" is a high-altitude carousel with a hot-air balloon design.

Here, too, children sit in gondolas that rise from a mast and reach a height of 8.5 meters. Each ride will feature a gentle up and down slope. The Montgolfiere will be set up at No. 18, Street 3.

Things are about to get started in the delicacy kitchen at the Oktoberfest, Photo:Helga Waess (Pressefotoarchiv)

The Ghost Cave at the Oidn Wiesn is a classic ghost train.

Just like in the old days, the whole family will scream and laugh here. Dating back to 1965, the ghost train offers a blend of horror and adventure. The delicate, elaborately designed scenery, with some frightening and scary effects, provides the expected thrills. This ghost cave will be set up at the Oidn Wiesn 13.

Ferris wheel on the Theresienwiese - 2024 - Photo: Helga Waess (Pressefotoarchiv)

 And then Oktoberfest 2025 wsill celebrate an anniversary: 100 years of the Russian Wheel.

The small Ferris wheel bears the name "Russian Wheel" – with its old concert organ made by Wilhelm Bruder from Waldkirch im Breisgau, it will be a regular at the Wiesn. It was 1925 when Josef Esterl commissioned the construction of a "Russian Swing." This small Ferris wheel always appears at Oktoberfest (and at the Auer Dult).

Ferris Wheel - Roller Coaster - Chain Fly

Those who want to go higher will, of course, also find the large Ferris wheel or the fantastic roller coaster and the popular chain fly (at Schaustellerstraße 44).

Oktoberfest construction 2024 - Construction of the rides, Photo: Helga Waess (Pressefotoarchiv)

 2025 Oktoberfest camping in Munich - "Messestadt-Ost"

NEW: Oktoberfest Camping in Munich-Messestadt-Ost: Temporary, fully equipped campsite during the big Munich Oktoberfest 2025 in Messestadt-Ost - Reserve campsites for Oktoberfest now: The 190th Munich Oktoberfest starts on September 20, 2025, at 12 noon and ends on October 5, 2025 

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Party Tip: Until August 24: Summer Festival in Munich

August 1st to 24th, 2025 - Summer Festival at the Olympic Park

BEGINNING OF THE HOLIDAYS with the Summer Festival at the Olympic Park - until August 24th: on August 3rd, there's a parade with brewery carriages accompanied by dance groups, a farmers' market, rides, and Dachshund Day with a dog obstacle course

August 1st to 24th, 2025 - Summer Festival at the Olympic Park - ... great program on the weekends with an influencer flea market and daily live music on stage at the Theatron Music Summer - Children's Days (August 5th, 12th, 19th)  (ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, ITALIANO, Français)

Munich. There's no dull moment during the holidays at the Summer Festival. From August 1st to 24th, 2025, the Olympic Park will feature rides, concerts at the Theatron, and children's activities - Tuesdays are discounted children's and family days. The weekends will be especially exciting: there's the popular Dachshund Day (August 3rd), an influencer flea market, and live music on stage at the Theatron Music Summer, as well as Bavarian and international delicacies and drinks around Hans-Jochen-Vogel-Platz and a grand fireworks display (after 10 p.m. on August 13th)! Admission is free.
 

The Munich Musi is coming - Photo: Helga Waess (Pressefotoarchiv)

The weekends at the Summer Festival at Munich's Olympic Park

August 1-3: Bavaria & Culture – A traditional program with traditional costumes, Bavarian lifestyle, folk dancing, and on Sunday, Dachshund Day, a farmers' market, and a parade...

August 8-10: Gaming & Kids – Analog and digital classics from the gaming world with arcade machines, console stations, board and card games, and hands-on activities...

August 15-17: DIY and Crafts – Unique items from exhibitors, as well as workshops and activities to participate in...

August 23-25: Body & Mind – Self-care, beauty, and health with numerous exhibitors, workouts, fitness sessions, relaxation exercises, yoga, and much more...

Gingerbread hearts at the festival - Photo: Helga Waess (Pressearchiv)

For children and families: Fairgrounds and games

The fairgrounds with rides is always popular with families – especially the large Willeborg Ferris wheel. The fairgrounds also entice visitors with walkabouts, bumper cars, carousels, and jumping booths. Of course, there will also be food stalls, a beer garden, and the "Bar du Soleil" at the Olympic Lake.

Tuesdays are Children's Days (August 5th, 12th, and 19th) with discounted prices, puppet shows, face painting, and other surprises.

On the roof of the Small Olympic Hall: Children's Land

• Daily play activities
• with equipment,
• craft stations
• and movement games.

Festively decorated brewery wagons - Here the horses in front of the Löwenbräu horse-drawn carriage, photo: Helga Waess, Pressefotoarchiv

 

Highlights: Theatron, fireworks, influencer flea market, and live music on stage at the Theatron Music Summer

• Free concerts on the lake stage
• At the parallel Theatron Music Summer, established bands and newcomers will perform daily from 7 p.m. ...

Fireworks on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, after 10 p.m.

"Treasure Hunt" – Influencer flea market on August 16, starting at 5 p.m. in the Olympiahalle (East Entrance)

Over 100 influencers, such as Münchner Gesindel, Sandro Cap, and Yase Lion, will be coming from the worlds of fashion, lifestyle, fitness, and entertainment and will be offering their favorite pieces for sale – vintage heels, shirts, sneakers, and designer bags.

• Live music on the show stage with panel talks, selfie spots, etc.
• Following this, there will be an after-party.
• Tickets for €5 are available from M-Ticket.

Summer Festival from August 1 to 24, 2025

Opening Hours

• The Summer Festival is open from August 1 to 24,
• Mondays to Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM,
• Fridays to Sundays from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
• Admission is free.

 

Bavarian delicacies - Photo: Helga Waess (Pressefotoarchiv)

 

Munich: August 9th to 25th, 2024: Summer festival in the Olympic Park

 

Summer festival in the Olympic Park - Free entry!

Munich celebrates in summer! There is a folk festival atmosphere with live music, rides, traditional costume day and dachshund day, delicacies stalls and fireworks

The summer festival in Munich from August 9th to 25th, 2024 - after the festival is before the festival...

Munich in summer is a festival! ... from August 9th to 25th, 2024 ... In addition to the live music in the Theatron, there are Bavarian and international gastro stands and even a wonderfully located beach bar in the popular Olympic Park. Let's start with relaxation: the Italian beach bar and restaurant take care of your physical well-being, you can sunbathe in deck chairs, enjoy refreshing cocktails and experience Bella Italia in Munich.  DJs provide entertainment music in the Capri beach bar, which was set up on the peninsula in Lake Olympia. Fireworks on August 23rd at 10pm...

Munich Olympic Park - in the background the Olympic Stadium from 1972 - Photo: Helga Waess (press archive)

 

At one location on the festival grounds, the popular Hans-Jochen-Vogel-Platz, Bavarian delicacies and international cuisine delight visitors

And there are various focal points on the weekends, such as the Bavaria Weekend, where Dachshund Sunday also marks a day for Waldi the dachshund, the first mascot of the Olympic Games. This Sunday, August 11, 2024, the popular Dachshund Day will take place again: visitors will meet dachshunds with their owners and have fun as well as the dogs, for whom a dog-friendly program has been devised.

 

Description of the Olympic site in the Olympic Park by the lake! Press photo archive: Helga Waess

 

There are rides and various gaming activities

There is a beautiful stall street with a variety of rides

•     Willeborg Ferris wheel,
•     running stores,
•     bumper cars,
•     carousels,
•     throwing stalls,
•     ...

 

Children's Day

•     On Tuesdays, i.e. August 13th and August 20th, the holiday children are happy
•     about reduced prices
•     Daily games are available in the Small Olympic Hall - i.e. on the roof.

 
Live music in the Theatron and fireworks


We reported on the free concerts on the lake stage! The Theatron Music Summer takes place from 2024, August 8th to 25th, daily from 7 p.m.

•     Fireworks on August 23rd at 10 p.m. over the beautiful Olympic Lake

Weekend program at the Munich Summer Festival

    9th-11th August:

    Bavarian Culture Weekend - program with traditional costumes, folk dancing and horse-drawn carriages
     on Sunday Dachshund Day - Bavarian dachshunds are welcome and are the focus! Caretaker Krause wasn't the first to confess: everything for the dachshund, everything for the dog! No, the instructing Bavarian dachshund owners also show their colors - or rather their dachshund. There is the popular dog parkour, various things for dog needs and a lovely dachshund-master-mistress walk across the Olympic Park,

   15th-18th August:  

    Weekend for self-made people and craft presentations - there are workshops and entertaining craft and hands-on stands


    23rd-25th August:  

    Weekend of health - let's take care of body & mind - beauty and holistic health in general - your body will thank you!