Events

Overview of events and dates in the English Garden.

There’s always something going on in the English Garden!

Small and large events provide variety and fun. The year begins with sporting running activities and ends in December with the Christmas market at the China Tower.

When the lake freezes over in January/February, ice skating, ice hockey and curling kick things off without a fixed event behind them. This always takes place at Kleinhesseloher See.

Even for Munich locals, the traditional Schäffler dance (Schäfflertanz)at the Chinese Tower is a highlight. The barrel makers have only been dancing every seven years since 1512. The profession of barrel maker is one of the oldest trades.

The Münchener-Kindl-Lauf takes place in May. It’s fun for the whole family in aid of the outpatient children’s hospice in Munich. The little ones can take part with a Bobby Car.
July: One of the highlights in the English Garden – the Munich City Run
The popular Munich City Run is certainly one of the biggest events with 10,000 participants. Around 10,000 running enthusiasts will run through the English Garden, cheered on left and right by enthusiastic spectators.

The Kocherball, which has been held on the 3rd Sunday in July since 1790, is also very popular. You should wear a dirndl or servant’s uniform to dance and celebrate to brass band music on this day.

The Japan Festival is a completely different kind of event. It also takes place in July at the Japanese Tea House and showcases Japanese culture, tea ceremonies and craftsmanship.

The Munich AIDS service organization is holding the Run for Life in September. It is intended to raise awareness of HIV and Aids and support the work of Münchener-Aids-Hilfe.

IAA Mobility in September with test track for bicycles and eBikes in the English Garden for the first time.

The series of runs continues at the end of September with the Lions Monopteros Run. The proceeds from the Rhineland are used to support sports facilities for the disabled.

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The next major event will be the Munich Marathon in October. Around 20,000 participants test their fitness and stamina over 10 km, 21 km and 42 km.

The Charity Walk will also take place in October this year. It is a nationwide charity run in aid of children in need.

The year ends with the Christmas market at the Chinese Tower. It gets a little quieter in winter, but the Christmas market at the end of the Chinese Tower provides variety during the Advent season.

You will find a detailed description of each event in our list below.