Munich Festival in the Munich Residenz

Lehel, Munich



The Münchner Festtage invite you to celebrate the New Year with music In the Munich Residenz, the DRESDNER RESIDENZ ORCHESTER will present selected classical programs in a unique setting.

Highlights

  • Experience an exceptional classical concert event
  • Let yourself be enchanted by the music of the Dresden Residence Orchestra
  • Immerse yourself in the historical atmosphere of the Munich Residenz
  • Enjoy selected classical programs ranging from Baroque to Viennese Classicism

Description

The Munich Festive Season presents a special series of concerts for the turn of the year. The Dresden Residenz Orchester from the Baroque city of Dresden, known as the 'Florence on the Elbe,' is a guest at the Munich Residenz. In the stylish atmosphere of the Max-Joseph-Saal and the Herkulessaal, musical highlights unfold that accompany the end of the year and the beginning of the new year in a magnificent way. The Dresden Residenz Orchestra presents a varied series of concerts that combine different musical moods and eras. Sunday, December 27, 2026; Max-Joseph-Saal: Winter Dreams – Festive Concert The series kicks off with the concert “Winter Dreams,” an atmospheric evening full of wintry elegance, featuring selected masterpieces of classical music characterized by warmth, elegance and tonal diversity. Monday, December 28, 2026; Max-Joseph-Saal: Viennese Melodies – Waltzes & Operetta The following day, the concert “Viennese Melodies – Waltzes and Operetta” awaits you. With lively waltzes and polkas as well as enchanting operetta melodies, this program revives the time-honored Viennese musical culture in a particularly vibrant and elegant way. Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Max-Joseph-Saal: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' follows with a Baroque masterpiece that, in a lively and expressive interpretation, brings nature to life musically in all its facets. Wednesday, December 30, 2026; Max-Joseph-Saal: Grand New Year's Eve Concert – A Musical Turn of the Year Shortly before the turn of the year, the “Grand New Year's Eve Concert” ensures a stylish end to the year with festive classics and resplendent sonic splendor. Saturday, January 2, 2027; Herkulessaal: New Year's Concert – A Festive Start to the New Year The Munich Festive Days conclude with the “New Year's Concert,” which, with lively waltzes and cheerful melodies, lends the start of the year a festive, radiant lightness. The Munich Festive Days combine musical excellence, a festive atmosphere and the dazzling interpretations of the Dresden Residenz Orchestra with the historic splendor of the Munich Residenz. A concert series that makes the end of the year and the start of the new one a stylish and unforgettable experience.

Includes

Entry ticket with free choice of seat in seat category 1 In the Max-Joseph-Hall, Seat Category 1 includes the seats in rows 8 to 17 (valid for all events except 01/02/2027) In the Hercules Hall, Seat Category 1 includes the seats in rows 13 to 20 (valid only for the performance on 01/02/2027)

Excludes

Food and beverages Show program booklet Transfer

Important Information

  • In the booked Category 1 seating, you have open seating All concerts start at 7:30 p.m.; doors open half an hour earlier at 7:00 p.m. Know before you go: The Munich Residenz is not fully wheelchair accessible.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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