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Festivals and events in Munich

Munchner Fruhlinsfest (Munich Spring Festival)
Munich Spring Festival is an annual festival takes place in late April early May. This funfair is held in Theresienwiese and is regarded as the “sister of Oktoberfest” by the locals.
Biennale Opera (Every year in May)
This 2-week-event takes place in mid-May each year. It is a leading event encouraging local opera composers as well as opera singers.
Munich Film Festival (Filmfest Munchen)
One of the biggest film festivals in Germany, Munich Film Festival takes place in late June in Old Town district hosting famous local and international film directors and film stars.
Munich Opera Festival (Munchner Opernfestspiele)
Munich Opera Festival is a one-month-event takes place annually in the National Theatre and the Bavarian State Opera attracting a great number of opera lovers from all over the world.
Munich Summer Theatre (Every year in July)
During the festival several plays are staged at English Garden amphitheatre in a festive ambience.
Oktoberfest (late September - early October)
Oktoberfest is a world-famous beer festival, held at the Theresienwiese, attracting millions of visitors each year. During this two-week festival there take place several events that would provide the visitors with joyful moments.
Lange Nacht der Museen (Long Night at the Museum)
Long Night at the Museum is a cultural event takes place in late October every year. During the event the museums and art galleries open their doors to the visitors until very late at night.