Latest Events in Munich(April Updated)

The BTS WORLD TOUR IN MUNICH 2026 stands as a highly anticipated stop on the South Korean boy band’s fourth global concert tour, set to take place at the iconic Allianz Arena on July 11 and 12, 2026. This extensive tour, which begins in Goyang, South Korea, on April 9, 2026, and concludes in Manila, The Philippines, on March 14, 2027, spans an impressive 79 dates across 34 cities in 23 countries. Marking BTS’s return to live performances following mandatory military service, the tour represents a significant milestone for the group and their worldwide fanbase. Notably, this series of headline shows is the first since their 2021–22 Permission to Dance on Stage tour, underscoring the band’s enduring influence and commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. With stops across Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe, the BTS WORLD TOUR IN MUNICH 2026 promises a momentous occasion, blending the energy of a global phenomenon with the cultural vibrancy of Munich. As one of the key European dates, the Munich concerts are poised to captivate audiences and reaffirm BTS’s status as trailblazers in the K-pop scene.

From fall 2025, “Long Story Short” will tell a story of contemporary art from the 1960s to the present from the holdings of the Brandhorst Collection.Each room will be an exhibition in its own right: from Arte Povera to monographic presentations, from formal-aesthetic discourses to socio-political themes. Works that have never been shown before and new acquisitions will enter into a dialog with the museum’s icons and open up new perspectives on the collection, which now comprises over 1600 works.

After four decades of museum and exhibition operations, the Neue Pinakothek is undergoing fundamental refurbishment. The museum is therefore closed for several years. During this time, selected major works of 19th century painting and sculpture are exhibited in the Alte Pinakothek and in the Sammlung Schack. The selection ranges from classicism and Romanticism to the beginning of modernism. Under the title ‘From Turner to van Gogh’, the 19th century is now being relaunched in a different form. The works of the Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich, the French Impressionists and the pioneers of modernism from Édouard Manet and Claude Monet to Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh will continue to be on display. Newly exhibited are groups of works by the important Realists Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller and Adolph Menzel, which could not be shown in previous years. One cabinet brings together intimate interior depictions from the Symbolist and fin de siècle eras.

A re-encounter with old acquaintances such as rarely displayed discoveries in the Alte Pinakothek! The presentation of works from the collection of Early German, Early Netherlandish and Flemish paintings of the 16th and early 17th century promises a surprise or two. Different facets of a theme that is one of the core tasks of painting are examined: namely storytelling. How and by whom are stories told and what do they relate? What aims have artists and patrons pursued at different times, and what audiences do they address? And is this always obvious at all or are those looking at a work sometimes even deliberately misled? These and other questions are raised in this presentation in which often nothing appears to be as it seems at first glance.

Linkin Park Munich is set to be an unforgettable experience for rock enthusiasts, taking place at the iconic AllianzArena in Munich, Germany. On June 12, 2026, at 18:00, the stadium will come alive with the electrifying sounds of Linkin Park, a band renowned for its genre-defying music and powerful performances. With a ticket price of 184 USD, attendees can expect an evening filled with the band's classic hits and perhaps a few surprises. The AllianzArena, known for its state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant atmosphere, provides the perfect backdrop for this monumental event. Fans from all over the globe are anticipated to converge in Munich, making it a melting pot of diverse cultures united by a shared love for music. As anticipation builds, Linkin Park Munich promises not just a concert, but a historic gathering that will resonate in the hearts of attendees long after the final note fades.

This exhibition explores the phenomenon of graphic writing through handwriting, calligraphy, and typography. From the non-formal art of the 1950s to the conceptual art of the 1960s, the more than 100 works on display reveal the enduring importance of writing across generations and cultures to this day. Artists create fantastical alphabets and abstract sign language, compose poems and calendar entries, reference literary works and political documents, and transform thoughts and dialogues into information in forms such as spray paint, images, gestures, or embroidery. The performative nature of writing is evident both in the material and physical traces of painting and photography, and in grand, large-scale works.

Founded in 1983, the Munich Film Festival is Germany's second-largest film festival, after the Berlin Film Festival. The festival aims to screen German-language films and international films. Organized by Münchner Filmwochen GmbH, it has become a vital platform for Munich filmmakers and audiences. The festival emphasizes diversity through sections such as "New German Cinema," "Rebellious Cinema," and "Children's Film Festival," supporting emerging talent and non-traditional film forms. The festival hosts various events throughout the year (Festival 365), and its partners include the Jewish Museum Munich and the Turin Evangelical Fellowship.

The Spring Festival on Munich's Theresa May is the first major folk festival of the year. It features two beer tents, over 100 vendors offering rides and stalls, and a host of related activities. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Spring Festival has been extended by two to three weeks, from April 17 to May 10, 2026. In addition to new family afternoon activities, a "Walking Day" for low-income families is also planned.

The Munich Literature Festival celebrated its 16th edition this April, marking the second time it has been moved to the spring. The 2026 festival is curated by Dana Grigorcia, a Swiss-Romanian writer. A Munich literary tour, organized by the Munich Adult Education Center, is also a highlight of this year's festival.