9 Concerts in Munich to Build an Evening Around

1.Munich: Classical Concert at the Residenz Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 299 reviews · 1 hour · from $45Our pick

Spend one hour hearing the Residenz Soloists and Munich Philharmonics perform Bach, Vivaldi, Händel, Haydn, or Mozart in Munich’s old court chapel. The palace setting is magnificent, but the chapel can be cold and the entrance is easy to miss. Concerts run Saturdays at 6:30 PM year-round.

“I loved the concert. It is very very very difficult to find. No one in the area had any idea where it was—Even the Girl at the Front door knew where the Concert was.”

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2.Munich: Concert in the Court Chapel of the Residenz

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 108 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

Spend an evening in Munich’s historic Residenz Court Chapel, where Mozart once performed. Residence Soloists present changing programs for Advent, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Good Friday, with music for combinations such as flute and harp or string quartet. Allow about 75 minutes and dress warmly.

“A koncert fantasztikus volt. Viszont valami melegítőket rakhattak volna be nagyon hideg volt.”

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3.Munich: Gala Concert in the Cuvilliés Theatre

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 2 hours · from $115Top rated

Spend two hours at a classical concert in Munich’s Cuvilliés Theatre, a Rococo showpiece where Mozart’s Idomeneo premiered. Hear Residenz soloists perform works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Brahms, Dvorak, Rossini, Mendelssohn, and Johann Strauss. The concert includes an intermission and is wheelchair accessible.

“It was a unique, excellent experience in a festive atmosphere at the wonderful Cuvilliés Theatre, one of the most beautiful and important Rococo theatres in Europe. The Residenz soloists masterfully performed music by Rossini, Mozart, Dvorak, Brahms, Johann Strauss (Son).”

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4.Master Concert in the Max-Joseph Hall in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Spend two hours, including an intermission, hearing the Residence-Soloists perform Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Gershwin in Munich’s Max-Joseph Hall. The small, ornate room offers assigned seating, lively acoustics, and a direct view of the performers.

“Leider war auf meinen Vouchers nicht erwähnt, dass ich die Tickets mit den Sitznummern an der Abendkasse abholen muss. Hat zu einigen Irritationen geführt!”

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5.Festive Concert at Schleißheim with Residence-Soloists

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Spend two hours with the Residence Soloists in Schleißheim Palace’s Baroque Hall or palace arcades. You’ll hear familiar classical works in a grand setting, with assigned seating, an intermission, and a required paper ticket exchange at the on-site box office.

“Excellent music and memorable evening Great value for money”

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6.Festive Concert in the All-Saints Court Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Spend two hours hearing the Residence Soloists perform classical favorites inside Munich’s All Saints Court Church. Your assigned seat and reserved ticket make arrival simple, while the restored church adds a solemn, memorable setting. Mozart, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and sometimes Tchaikovsky are featured.

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7.Mozart and German Composers Private Tour in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $215

Walk Munich’s Old Town with a private licensed guide who connects Mozart, Wagner, Strauss, church music, court performances, and opera. See Marienplatz, St. Peter’s, Frauenkirche, the National Theater, Residenz, and Cuvilliés Theater while shaping the conversation around your musical interests.

“We are music lovers and thoroughly enjoyed hearing the stories about the composers and musicians and seeing where they performed. Our guide was very well informed and quite delightful.”

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8.Nymphenburg classical music à la Mozart

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $44Best value

Attend a one-hour piano soirée by the Residence Soloists in Nymphenburg Palace’s Johannissaal. The Thursday 4:30 pm program changes weekly and may include Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, and Beethoven. A walk around the palace exterior and park is included, but museum rooms are not.

“Ein einzelner Musiker hat fantastische „Musikkunst“ dargeboten… und Alles ohne jedwede Notenblätter! E i n m a l i g!”

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9.Medieval Knight’s Dinner Show with Live Music in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours at Lancelot in Munich for a candle-lit medieval feast with live music, knights, dancers, and interactive entertainment. The show is offered in English, begins at 7:00 pm, includes reserved seating and dinner, and charges extra for drinks.

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