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Munich events in May 2027

64 events in May 2027: 21 exhibitions, 15 performances, 12 activities and classes, 7 markets, 2 sports events, 2 concerts, 2 festivals, 1 film screening, 1 nightlife event and 1 comedy show, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are TSV 1860 München v VfB Eichstätt (1 May 2027), DOK.fest München 2027 (5 May to 17 May 2027) and Lange Nacht der Musik 2027 (8 May 2027, dates to be confirmed). 1 of them are annual events whose 2027 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.

May is the busiest month in the listings so far. The Maidult runs until 2 May, DOK.fest München is on from 5 to 17 May 2027, and the Lange Nacht der Musik, Corso Leopold and the Zamanand Festival all fall on 8 and 9 May. More on the season in Day trips from Munich.

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Sports TSV 1860 München v VfB Eichstätt 1 May 2027 · Giesing Regionalliga Bayern home game at the Grünwalder Stadion, date as listed on the club's fixture page, kick-off not yet printed.
Film DOK.fest München 2027 5 May to 17 May 2027 · Neuhausen-Nymphenburg The documentary film festival runs in cinemas from 5 to 17 May 2027, with the online programme from 10 to 23 May.
Concert Lange Nacht der Musik 2027 8 May 2027, dates to be confirmed · Altstadt One ticket covered the concerts at more than 100 venues from 20:00 to 02:00 on 9 May 2026, and the 2027 date is not yet announced, so it is estimated at the same weekend.
Festival Corso Leopold, May 2027 8 May to 9 May 2027 · Schwabing Street culture festival on the Leopoldstraße with stages and stalls on 8 and 9 May 2027.
Festival Zamanand Festival, May 2027 8 May to 9 May 2027 · Maxvorstadt City festival on the Ludwigstraße, successor to the Streetlife Festival, on 8 and 9 May 2027.
Sports TSV 1860 München v SC Eltersdorf 15 May 2027 · Giesing Regionalliga Bayern home game at the Grünwalder Stadion, date as listed on the club's fixture page, kick-off not yet printed.

Picks for May 2027

Listings as of 13 November 2026. Chosen from the listings below by one rule. The city’s best-known annual events come first, then festivals and illuminations, events that start in these dates and run only a few days, and events with a photo. Each line is built from the listing’s own facts.

  1. Corso Leopold, May 2027Festival at Leopoldstraße, Siegestor to Münchner Freiheit, 8 May to 9 May 2027.
  2. Instant Compositions - Young Composers for the BRSOConcert at Museum Brandhorst, 4 May 2027. Hours: 19:00.
  3. DOK.fest München 2027Film at Cinemas across Munich, 5 May to 17 May 2027.
  4. Lange Nacht der Musik 2027Concert at Venues across the city centre, 8 May 2027 (dates to be confirmed). Hours: 20:00.
  5. Auer Dult, Maidult 2027Market at Mariahilfplatz, 24 Apr to 2 May 2027.
  6. Zamanand Festival, May 2027Festival at Ludwigstraße, 8 May to 9 May 2027.
  7. TSV 1860 München v VfB EichstättSports at Grünwalder Stadion, 1 May 2027.
  8. Long Story ShortExhibition at Museum Brandhorst, 23 Oct 2025 to 12 Sept 2027. Price: 7 € (reduced 5 €, Sundays 1 €).
  9. Kate Newby: anything, anythingExhibition at Museum Brandhorst, 14 May 2026 to 30 May 2027.
  10. Kabuki. Schauspiel, Drucke, FankulturExhibition at Museum Fünf Kontinente, 23 Oct 2026 to 2 May 2027.

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Each event on its first day still ahead. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day.

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Instant Compositions - Young Composers for the BRSOMaxvorstadt · Museum Brandhorst · 4 May 2027

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On for weeks

21 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.

Spitzentreffen. Werke der Neuen Pinakothek in der Sammlung SchackLehel · Sammlung Schack · 20 Oct 2021 to 31 Dec 2028
Von Turner bis van Gogh. Meisterwerke der Neuen Pinakothek in der Alten PinakothekMaxvorstadt · Alte Pinakothek · 18 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2027
100 Jahre - 100 ObjekteMaxvorstadt · Die Neue Sammlung, The Design Museum · 22 May 2025 to 30 May 2027
Long Story ShortMaxvorstadt · Museum Brandhorst · 23 Oct 2025 to 12 Sept 2027
Robotic WorldsMaxvorstadt · Die Neue Sammlung, The Design Museum · 28 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2027
Über die Welt hinaus. Der Blaue ReiterMaxvorstadt · Lenbachhaus · 10 Mar 2026 to 5 Sept 2027
Kate Newby: anything, anythingMaxvorstadt · Museum Brandhorst · 14 May 2026 to 30 May 2027
Can You Imagine? Die Sammlung Moderne KunstMaxvorstadt · Pinakothek der Moderne · 3 Jul 2026 to 31 Dec 2029
Between & Beyond. Zwischenräume und Übergänge. Kunst und Raum seit 1960Maxvorstadt · Pinakothek der Moderne · 3 Jul 2026 to 15 Aug 2027
Klarenbeek & Dros. Design of the UnusualMaxvorstadt · Die Neue Sammlung, The Design Museum · 17 Jul 2026 to 10 Oct 2027
Kabuki. Schauspiel, Drucke, FankulturLehel · Museum Fünf Kontinente · 23 Oct 2026 to 2 May 2027
In My Head. Contemporary Artistic PositionsMaxvorstadt · Museum Brandhorst · 30 Oct 2026 to 30 May 2027
Air Conditioned. Architektur zwischen Behaglichkeit und KlimawandelMaxvorstadt · Architekturmuseum der TUM · 19 Nov 2026 to 23 May 2027
Diane Severin Nguyen. PowerlessLehel · Haus der Kunst · 20 Nov 2026 to 16 May 2027
Out of Place. Kunst und Geschichten aus den Flüchtlingslagern der WeltLehel · Museum Fünf Kontinente · 26 Nov 2026 to 30 May 2027
Das KlassenfotoMaxvorstadt · NS-Dokumentationszentrum München · 1 Dec 2026 to 16 Jan 2028Free
Herlinde Koelbl. BlickwechselAltstadt · Kunsthalle München · 12 Mar to 29 Aug 2027
Kaihō 解放. Japanische Künstlerinnen nach 1945Maxvorstadt · Lenbachhaus · 20 Mar to 5 Sept 2027
Eva 1900. Skulpturen einer UmbruchszeitMaxvorstadt · Alte Pinakothek · 4 May to 7 Nov 2027

Planning a trip in May

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Good to know

What is on in Munich in May 2027?

There are 64 events listed for May 2027 (21 exhibitions, 15 performances, 12 activities and classes, 7 markets, 2 sports events, 2 concerts, 2 festivals, 1 film screening, 1 nightlife event and 1 comedy show). The big dates are TSV 1860 München v VfB Eichstätt (1 May 2027), DOK.fest München 2027 (5 May to 17 May 2027), Lange Nacht der Musik 2027 (8 May 2027, dates to be confirmed), Corso Leopold, May 2027 (8 May to 9 May 2027), Zamanand Festival, May 2027 (8 May to 9 May 2027) and TSV 1860 München v SC Eltersdorf (15 May 2027). 63 have confirmed dates and 1 is an annual event whose exact 2027 dates are still to be announced, shown with the usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.

What festivals are on in Munich in May 2027?

The 2 festivals listed for May 2027 are Corso Leopold, May 2027 (8 May to 9 May 2027) and Zamanand Festival, May 2027 (8 May to 9 May 2027). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.

Are there free events in Munich in May 2027?

Yes. 4 of the 64 events listed for May 2027 are free to attend, including Das Klassenfoto (1 Dec 2026 to 16 Jan 2028).

Is May a good time to visit Munich?

May is the busiest month in the listings so far. The Maidult runs until 2 May, DOK.fest München is on from 5 to 17 May 2027, and the Lange Nacht der Musik, Corso Leopold and the Zamanand Festival all fall on 8 and 9 May.

How current is this list?

Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.

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