Weekend highlights in Munich: culture, jazz and culinary festivals!

Weekend highlights in Munich: culture, jazz and culinary festivals!

There is always something going on in Munich, and the coming weekend from October 17th to 19th, 2025 promises a lot of variety. Here are some highlights that you shouldn't miss!

On Friday, October 17th, a new cultural venue will be brought into being with the opening of the Neue Ziegelei in Bogenhausen. This place brings together music, theater, art, workshops and DJ sets while also offering delicious street food. Readers should also note the book bazaar at the Institut français. French literature comes to life again there, with a selection of used books, graphic novels and classics.

Culture and music on offer

Another musical highlight this Friday is the Sophie Wegener Trio in the Pasinger Fabrik, which will perform with a mixture of jazz, soul and modern grooves. The reopening of Villa Stuck after extensive renovation work was also on the agenda. Here you can enjoy contemporary exhibitions. The 17th Munich Organ Autumn will also take place, with works from Bach to Messiaen being performed in various churches.

The weekend is also marked by numerous jazz events. October is considered one of the strongest months in jazz – true to the motto “there’s something going on”. On the same Friday, Johnathan Blake will also take the stage with his quintet and the work “My Life Matters”. Special attention should also be paid to Immanuel Wilkins' concert on October 17th. The musician Daoud will also be playing at the Bergson on the same evening - a varied start to the weekend!

Market and museums

Saturday, October 18th has numerous other events in store. The Auer Kirchweihdult attracts visitors with its colorful market activity, craftsmanship and culinary offerings. If you want to get to know regional products and innovative start-ups, you should visit the “Made in Minga Fair”, which features over 100 exhibitors, workshops and tastings. The Long Night of Munich Museums is also taking place, with over 90 open museums and galleries offering their visitors an entertaining program until late into the night.

Music lovers shouldn't miss the performance of Haydn's oratorio “The Creation” by the Lassus Choir Munich in Sankt Margaret. Anyone who wants to experience a jazz highlight on Saturday has the opportunity to hear the Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra - an exciting ensemble that delights with its sounds.

Cultural diversity on Sunday

And Sunday, October 19th also has a lot to offer. With “Ascending Voices

For jazz fans, October remains full of possibilities. In addition to the events already mentioned, the jazz festivals in Salzburg and Nuremberg, which take place from October 15th to 18th and October 17th to November 4th, respectively, will also offer many top-class performances.

As always, there is a wealth of cultural events in Munich. For further information, it is worth taking a look at the Munich Online event calendar and Jazz Near You for the latest jazz events. And the Süddeutsche Zeitung provides you with further exciting details about the upcoming jazz concerts. Pack up your friends and enjoy another fantastic cultural weekend in Munich!