What's on in Munich
Munich events in October 2027
26 events in October 2027: 8 activities and classes, 7 exhibitions, 7 markets, 1 festival, 1 nightlife event, 1 performance and 1 comedy show, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are Oktoberfest 2027 (18 Sept to 3 Oct 2027) and Auer Dult, Kirchweihdult 2027 (16 Oct to 24 Oct 2027).
October opens with the last days of Oktoberfest, which ends on 3 October 2027 with the traditional gun salute at the Bavaria statue. The autumn Auer Dult, the Kirchweihdult, runs on the Mariahilfplatz from 16 to 24 October. More on the season in The Oktoberfest guide.
MapDon't miss in October 2027
Festival Oktoberfest 2027 18 Sept to 3 Oct 2027 · Ludwigsvorstadt The 192nd Oktoberfest runs on the Theresienwiese from 18 September to 3 October 2027, with the Oide Wiesn in the southern part of the grounds.
Market Auer Dult, Kirchweihdult 2027 16 Oct to 24 Oct 2027 · Au The Kirchweihdult on the Mariahilfplatz runs from 16 to 24 October 2027, with market stalls and fairground rides; sales start at 10:00 and end at 19:00.
Picks for October 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.
- Auer Dult, Kirchweihdult 2027Market at Mariahilfplatz, 16 Oct to 24 Oct 2027.
- Oktoberfest 2027Festival at Theresienwiese, 18 Sept to 3 Oct 2027.
- Das KlassenfotoExhibition at NS-Dokumentationszentrum München, 1 Dec 2026 to 16 Jan 2028. Free entry.
- Spitzentreffen. Werke der Neuen Pinakothek in der Sammlung SchackExhibition at Sammlung Schack, 20 Oct 2021 to 31 Dec 2028.
- Von Turner bis van Gogh. Meisterwerke der Neuen Pinakothek in der Alten PinakothekExhibition at Alte Pinakothek, 18 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2027.
- Robotic WorldsExhibition at Die Neue Sammlung, The Design Museum, 28 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2027.
- Can You Imagine? Die Sammlung Moderne KunstExhibition at Pinakothek der Moderne, 3 Jul 2026 to 31 Dec 2029.
- Klarenbeek & Dros. Design of the UnusualExhibition at Die Neue Sammlung, The Design Museum, 17 Jul 2026 to 10 Oct 2027.
- Eva 1900. Skulpturen einer UmbruchszeitExhibition at Alte Pinakothek, 4 May to 7 Nov 2027.
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Von Turner bis van Gogh. Meisterwerke der Neuen Pinakothek in der Alten PinakothekMaxvorstadt · Alte Pinakothek · 18 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2027
Robotic WorldsMaxvorstadt · Die Neue Sammlung, The Design Museum · 28 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2027
Can You Imagine? Die Sammlung Moderne KunstMaxvorstadt · Pinakothek der Moderne · 3 Jul 2026 to 31 Dec 2029
Klarenbeek & Dros. Design of the UnusualMaxvorstadt · Die Neue Sammlung, The Design Museum · 17 Jul 2026 to 10 Oct 2027
Das KlassenfotoMaxvorstadt · NS-Dokumentationszentrum München · 1 Dec 2026 to 16 Jan 2028Free
Eva 1900. Skulpturen einer UmbruchszeitMaxvorstadt · Alte Pinakothek · 4 May to 7 Nov 2027
Oktoberfest 2027Ludwigsvorstadt · Theresienwiese · 18 Sept to 3 Oct 2027
Auer Dult, Kirchweihdult 2027Au · Mariahilfplatz · 16 Oct to 24 Oct 2027
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What is on in Munich in October 2027?
There are 26 events listed for October 2027 (8 activities and classes, 7 exhibitions, 7 markets, 1 festival, 1 nightlife event, 1 performance and 1 comedy show). The big dates are Oktoberfest 2027 (18 Sept to 3 Oct 2027) and Auer Dult, Kirchweihdult 2027 (16 Oct to 24 Oct 2027). 26 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What festivals are on in Munich in October 2027?
The festival listed for October 2027 is Oktoberfest 2027 (18 Sept to 3 Oct 2027). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Munich in October 2027?
Yes. 4 of the 26 events listed for October 2027 are free to attend, including Das Klassenfoto (1 Dec 2026 to 16 Jan 2028).
Is October a good time to visit Munich?
October opens with the last days of Oktoberfest, which ends on 3 October 2027 with the traditional gun salute at the Bavaria statue. The autumn Auer Dult, the Kirchweihdult, runs on the Mariahilfplatz from 16 to 24 October.
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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