Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Unterschleissheim with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find all important information about our city's winter festivities.
The historic marketplace transforms into a cozy Christmas market with traditional wooden stalls and regional specialties. The festivities extend from there to the Community Center, where concerts and performances regularly take place. Along the main street, festive lights adorn the shops, while the Valentin Park invites visitors for winter walks with its atmospheric illumination.
Contact information and details below.
Traditional Christmas market with historical roots.
The Munich Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market with roots dating back to the 14th century. It takes place around Marienplatz and offers a variety of handmade crafts, sweets, and Christmas gifts.
Where: Munich | More Info: Munich Christmas Market
International circus productions and sustainable bio-gastronomy.
The Tollwood Winter Festival features a variety of events, including international circus productions, street theater, and bio-gastronomy. Traditionally, the festival ends with the Tollwood New Year's Eve party and the midnight waltz.
Where: Munich | More Info: Tollwood Winter Festival
Daily entertainment by DJ James Munich and regular shows with drag stars.
The Pink Christmas is a Christmas market that stands out with its colorful atmosphere and diverse offerings. Visitors can find beautiful gift ideas, delicious food, and a Prosecco bar here. Daily, DJ James Munich provides entertainment with his irresistible feel-good Christmas mix, and on Sundays, drag star Gene Pascale performs on stage.
Where: Munich | More Info: Pink Christmas
Unique combination of traditional handicrafts and culinary delicacies.
The Ingolstadt Christmas market offers a variety of festively decorated stalls with hot drinks, sweet and savory treats, and a colorful program.
Where: Ingolstadt | More Info: Ingolstadt Christmas Market
The Angel Performance with 23 angels on the City Hall balcony.
The Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt is one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets, dating back to the 15th century. It offers a diverse selection of traditional Christmas items and culinary delights.
Where: Augsburg | More Info: Augsburg Christmas Market
Large cribs and collector's items from Alpine and Oriental traditions.
The Kripperlmarkt at Alten Peter offers impressive wood carvings and everything for a home nativity scene. Beautiful cribs, intricately carved figures, and detailed accessories are available.
Where: Munich | More Info: Nativity Market at Old Peter
Classical music meets reggae, pop, rock, and singer-songwriting.
The Night of the Proms 2024 offers an extraordinary concert experience, where international stars of rock and pop music perform under the motto “Classical meets pop.” Accompanied by the Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra and the Fine Fleur Choir under the direction of conductor Alexandra Arrieche, they create an evening that will linger long after the concert.
Where: Munich | More Info: Night of the Proms
Heartfelt songs and Christmas melodies with a six-piece band.
The Great Christmas Gala of Musical Stars features a unique concert with renowned musical stars like Annemieke van Dam, Ana Milva Gomes, Missy May, Jan Ammann, Lukas Perman, and Mark Seibert. Accompanied by a six-piece band led by Christian Frank, the artists perform heartfelt songs and Christmas melodies.
Where: Munich | More Info: The great Christmas gala of musical stars
Live music by wind ensembles and choirs on the town hall balcony.
The Advent music from the town hall balcony provides the perfect musical backdrop to the Munich Christmas market. Wind ensembles, choirs, and parlor musicians perform, offering German Christmas classics as well as international songs.
Where: Munich | More Info: Advent Music from the Town Hall Balcony
Handcraft techniques under professional guidance
The Himmelswerkstatt offers school children aged 6 and above the opportunity to learn various handcraft techniques under the guidance of professional artists and create beautiful Christmas gifts. Activities include candle-making, gold leafing stones, and processing chocolate.
Where: Munich | More Info: Munich Heavenly Workshop
Elaborate Krampus costumes with expensive masks and horns.
The Krampuslauf is a traditional event where costumed Krampus and Perchten march through Munich's city center to celebrate the Advent season.
Where: Munich | More Info: Munich Krampus Run