Christmas in Munich: Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Munich:
Christmas is a special time Munich and like the rest of Germany, music is very much a part of the Munich Christmas celebrations.
If you are spending Christmas in Munich, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city.
Popular Munich Attractions
Most of the concerts are held in venues which are themselves very popular Munich attractions such as the Munich Residenz. With ten courtyards and 130 rooms, the Munich Residenz is the largest city palace in
Germany. This Munich royal palace was once the seat of government and the royal residence of Bavarian monarchs. Many of the great halls in the Munich Residenz are now used for functions, including classical concerts. One such venue is the Cuvilliés-Theatre, considered to be Europe’s finest surviving Rococco theatre.
Another palatial venue is the historical Schloss Nymphenburg, said to be one of Europe’s most beautiful palaces.
If you prefer to enjoy your Christmas music in a more intimate setting, these Christmas events in Munich can also be enjoyed in churches like the Allerheiligen Hofkirche.
Below is the list of special Christmas concerts in Munich. To make a booking, just click on the link:
Dates |
Christmas Concerts in Munich |
| December-3 . . . . December-7 |
Philharmonie Gasteig: Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree Enjoy rock and jazz renditions of famous international Christmas songs such as Last Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Do You Know it’s Christmas and more. Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree is performed by a classical symphony orchestra with rock and jazz musicians. Philharmonie Gasteig: Christmas Trumpet Gala This special Christmas Trumpet Gala is performed by seven trumpet players, four kettledrummers and the young organist Johannes Berger. |
| December-9 | Allerheiligen Hofkirche: Ave Maria The Mariengebet “Ave Maria” is one of the most beautiful and most frequently toned prayers of Christianity. During the Christmas season, you can enjoy this sacred music in the beautiful setting of the Allerheiligen Hofkirche. |
| December-9 . . . December-23 |
Hofkapelle Munich: Festive Advent Concert Experience enchanting Christmas music at the Hofkapelle of the Residenz München. For those who book the dinner option, a hostess will guide you through the old part of Munich to Schubeck’s restaurant “Orlando” (Michelin-Star) after the concert. Hofkapelle Munich: Christmas Concert Enjoy enchanting Christmas compositions by Handel, Vivaldi, Corelli and others at the Hofkapelle of the Residenz München. There are various performances for this concert. You can also book a dinner with this concert. |
| December-9 | Allerheiligen Hofkirche: Ave Maria The Mariengebet “Ave Maria” is one of the most beautiful and most frequently toned prayers of Christianity. During the Christmas season, you can enjoy this sacred music in the beautiful setting of the Allerheiligen Hofkirche. |
| December-22 | Allerheiligen Hofkirche: Christmas Songs from the Alpine Countries Enjoy festive Christmas folk songs as well as the music of Mendelssohn and Handel performed by two children’s choirs - the Altöttinger Kapellsingknaben and Mädchenkantorei. One performance only. |
| December-14 . . . December-16 |
Residenz Munchen: Bach Christmas Oratorio Gundi Gabrielle conducts the choir and orchestra of L’Ensemble Médical in a performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The venue of this concert is the Grand Auditorium of the Residenz Munchen. Residenz Munchen: Vivaldi & Bavarian Advent The Residenz-Solisten perform enchanging Christmas music at the chapel of the Residenz Munchen. After the concert, a hostess will guide you through the old part of Munich to Schubeck’s restaurant “Orlando” (Michelin-Star). This concert can be booked without the dinner option. |
| December-2 | Cuvilliés Theatre Munich: Festive Concert Enjoy a festive concert at the Cuvilliés Theatreof Munich, one of the most beautiful Bavarian Rococo theatres. There is also the opportunity to dine at gourmet chef Alfons Schuhbeck’s restaurant, “Orlando”, (Michelin Star 1983, GaultMillau 1989). |
| December-16 | Schloss Nymphenburg: Classical Winter Favourites Dressed in historic period costumes, the Amadeus Consort Salzburg will perform Christmas Musicin the ballroom of Schloss Nymphenburg. Highlights of the evening include Correlli’s “Christmas Concerto” and Mozart’s “A Little Night Music”. |
| December-17 | Residenz Munchen: London Brass Christmas Concert The London Brass Christmas Concert includes German and English Christmas compositions such as “In Dulci Jubilo”, “Joy to the World”, and Bach’s final choir of the “Christmas Oratorio”, just to name a few. |
| December-25 | Philharmonie Gasteig: The Gospel People – History Tour 2 After their tremendous success with “History Tour”, the 7-member gospel group returns with “Big Mama” Deidre Valentine this winter. Last year The Gospel People from New York inspired audiences with their powerful vocal performance. |
| December-26 | Allerheiligen Hofkirche: Handel’s Messiah Celebrate the last days of the year with a special concert and Händel’s greatest composition – the oratorio “Messiah” – in the beautiful setting of the Allerheiligen Hofkirche in Munich. |
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