Munich is celebrating: Exciting activities for the whole family at the city festival!

Munich is celebrating: Exciting activities for the whole family at the city festival!

June 14, 2025 is just around the corner in Munich and that means one thing: the celebrations of the city's founding festival and the 864th birthday of the city of Munich are casting their shadows ahead. The city founding festival, which was celebrated on June 19, 2022 with a colorful program, is a highlight in the calendar that everyone can look forward to. After the Corona break, this event will now be celebrated again with music, crafts and a folk festival atmosphere. And the best part? The events are designed for all ages!

Families in particular get their money's worth. In the Alter Hof, visitors young and old can experience the city's development through the Isar up close. The organizers have set up a variety of stations that bring history to life: there is a lot to discover, from a medieval wash house to a monastery kitchen to historical workshops. The children's program in the Alter Hof is offered on Saturday and Sunday until 6 p.m. and has a few surprises in store.

A celebration for young explorers

The little guests get their money's worth at the children's paradise at Odeonsplatz as well as at the rides at Wittelsbacherplatz. The craft village not only offers fun, but also the opportunity to experience the craft with your own hands. At the information point for museums and castles in Bavaria in the Alten Hof, a hands-on program awaits young visitors, thematically “Making relationships – then and now!” Here the children can do crafts between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., design bracelets and pendants and learn about old craft techniques.

There is also the exhibition “WERKSAM. Hohenzollern Women’s Networks in the Late Middle Ages”, which can also be visited in the Old Court. And the entrance fee? He's free! Offers like this make it easy to get younger visitors excited about learning and being amazed.

A feast for all senses

But the city founding festival has something to offer for all ages. Mayor Dieter Reiter will ceremoniously open the festival at Marienplatz. The Marienplatz beer garden will also beckon there, serving white sausage for just 1 euro between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. This year, Munich is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summer Olympics, and various events, including a storytelling café at the city museum, will bring back memories of this major sporting event.

For anyone who longs for physical activity, taking part in participatory programs such as bouldering cubes and table tennis challenges is a must. Munich bands will play on the stage on Sendlinger Straße and the food truck festival at Rindermarkt will provide culinary variety. The Dachshund Spectacular promises an extraordinary photo spot, while large picture frames await all selfie lovers in the city birthday area.

Ultimately, the city founding festival will not only be a celebration of the city's history, but also a unique opportunity to experience Munich culture in all its facets. If you would like to find out more about the exact program, you can find numerous details on the muenchen.de website.
nachrichten-muenchen.com also offers exciting insights and announcements about the event. The anticipation of the big festival can certainly be felt by the entire population and we can hardly wait!