Munich is blooming: Sporting highlights and film festival week start!

Munich is blooming: Sporting highlights and film festival week start!

There is a lot to experience in Munich this calendar week 26 (June 23 to 29, 2025). Whether cultural events or new projects – the city has a lot to offer. In Harlaching, Au and Neuperlach, the “listening walk for better well-being” is offered by the CitySoundscape project at the TU and LMU Munich. Here, participants can explore the effects of noise on their well-being and contribute to urban planning using questionnaires. This initiative is part of a growing movement that sheds light on the connection between living space and health in urban areas - a topic that is also being addressed by various research projects, as the Fraunhofer Institute reports.

But that's not all that awaits the people of Munich at the moment. A new sports area is being built at the Milbertshofen subway stop, which promises a real sports paradise. With offerings such as boules, basketball, beach volleyball, table tennis, padel and pickleball, there is something for everyone. This new temporary use shows how important it is to use urban spaces sensibly and to promote the well-being of residents, which is underlined by the study of health-promoting urban developments. A suitable living space is becoming increasingly important - not only in terms of sporting activities, but also for mental and physical health.

Cultural highlights of the week

On Tuesday, the “Black and Connect Fest” is all about empowerment for black young people. A warm event that aims to create space for exchange and networking. On Wednesday, Wannda's “Legal Ecstasy” dance event provides rhythmic variety, before the Pride Pool Party in the Michaelibad with DJs on Thursday creates a summer atmosphere. These events aim to create an inclusive atmosphere and empower diverse communities in the city.

Particular attention is being paid to the 42nd Munich Film Festival, which starts on Friday and attracts a large audience with over 150 films. The festival opens on June 24th with the film “The Persian Version” in the Astor Film Lounge. The festival, considered the largest German summer film festival, will take place at various venues, including the HFF Munich and the RIO Filmpalast. Alternatively, film fans can enjoy the open-air film fun in the Mond und Sternen cinema. Tickets are available online, among other things, which increases the anticipation of the cinematic highlights.

Important infrastructure measures

A new measure to improve traffic safety is the yellow zebra crossing at Viktualienmarkt, which gives priority to pedestrians. An important step to improve the traffic situation and offer pedestrians more safety. This initiative is part of a larger plan to promote a healthy and safe urban environment, as illustrated by the content of [BBSR]. Urban development is often faced with the challenge of reconciling structural needs and requirements for healthy living conditions. It is becoming increasingly apparent how cities suffer from a dilemma: densification often conflicts with the creation of healthy living spaces.

There is also news for the travelers among Munich residents. Flixbus now offers a daily connection to London that departs directly from the central bus station. Departure takes place shortly before 10 o'clock in the evening and arrival takes place at 7 p.m. the next day. A practical offer for anyone planning a short trip to the British metropolis.

This week shows how diverse and lively Munich can be. From health-promoting projects to cultural highlights and new infrastructure – there is something for everyone here. So if you haven't planned anything yet, perhaps you shouldn't miss out on one of the numerous events and offers.