Munich celebrates 867 years: city founding festival with Ferris wheel and music!

Munich celebrates 867 years: city founding festival with Ferris wheel and music!

The city of Munich is celebrating its 867th anniversary this weekend with a big city founding festival. On June 14th and 15th, 2025, the old town between Wittelsbacherplatz, Odeonsplatz and Sendlinger Straße will be transformed into a pulsating festival area. The celebrations begin at 10:30 a.m. on both days and last until the night, with the official opening taking place on Saturday at 11:15 a.m. on Marienplatz by Mayor Dominik Krause. Numerous street artists will entertain the guests and the historic Würmesia city guard will also be present.

The program of the city founding festival is diverse and offers something for every taste. In addition to live music and dancing on several stages, there will also be comprehensive information and activities. A beer garden invites you to linger and a Ferris wheel provides a breathtaking view. Additionally, there is a craft village and a craft market that showcase handmade products and creative works of art. A family program and city tours round off the offering and make the festival an experience for young and old. My district reports that the event is a highlight in the Munich event calendar.

Various events in the city

However, the city founding festival is not the only attraction that Munich has to offer this summer. From February 19th to 23rd, 2025, the largest trade fair for leisure sports and tourism in southern Germany, F.RE.E 2025, will take place in the New Munich Trade Fair. The Munich carnival, Fasching, will be celebrated from January 6th to March 4th, 2025, while the STRONG BEER AUSSCHANK will attract beer lovers during Lent from March 13th to April 6th, 2025.

In April, the traditional spring festival on the Theresienwiese is also on the program, which offers a smaller version of Oktoberfest. The city's cultural life blossoms in May with the Long Night of Music, which includes up to 400 live concerts at around 100 venues. These events show the cultural diversity of Munich and offer numerous opportunities for leisure activities. Further details can be found on the Munich Tourist Information website: muenchen-touristeninformation.de.

An unforgettable experience

The city founding festival on June 14th and 15th is an event that not only celebrates the history of the city, but also creates a place for encounters and experiences. The combination of entertainment, art, crafts and entertainment for the whole family makes the hearts of locals and visitors beat faster. It is therefore essential to mark this festive occasion in your calendar and enjoy the diversity of Munich.