Munich
Germany's most successful team both domestically and on a European level plays home games at the impressive Allianz Arena, built for the 2006 World Cup…
Must-see entertainment in Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest
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Baden-Baden
Ensconced in an historical train station and fabled for its acoustics, the Festspielhaus is Europe's second-biggest concert hall, seating 2500…
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Stuttgart
Stuttgart’s grandest theatre presents a top-drawer program of ballet, opera, theatre and classical music.
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Stuttgart
Jimi Hendrix and Sting are among the stars who have performed at this culture and congress centre. The 1950s venue stages big-name classical and pop…
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Stuttgart
Jam-packed at weekends, this hole-in-the-wall bar is Stuttgart’s leading jazz venue, with nightly concerts starting at 9pm or 10pm.
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Munich
One of the world's best opera companies, the Bavarian State Opera performs to sell-out crowds at the Nationaltheater in the Residenz and puts the emphasis…
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Munich
This leading ensemble has gone alternative in recent years, staging Shakespeare, Schiller and other tried-and-true playwrights in 21st-century garb and…
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Munich
A venerable theatre with an edgy bent, the Kammerspiele delivers provocative interpretations of the classics as well as works by contemporary playwrights…
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Baden-Baden
The Baden-Baden Theater is a neo-baroque confection of white-and-red sandstone with a frilly interior that looks like a miniature version of the Opéra…
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Nuremberg
Nuremberg's magnificent state theatre serves up an impressive mix of dramatic arts. The renovated art nouveau opera house presents opera and ballet, while…
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Munich
Charismatic Lithuanian maestro Mariss Jansons has rejuvenated this orchestra's playlist and often performs with its choir at such venues as the Gasteig…
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Munich
This intimate watering hole brings some of Munich's baddest cats to the stage. You never know who'll show up for Monday's jam session, and Tuesday to…
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Freiburg
Under the brick arches of a wine cellar, this venue hosts first-rate jazz, rock and world music concerts at least a couple of nights a week (see the…
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Munich
Downstairs at the Hotel Mariandl, this is Munich's oldest music cafe. It has an eclectic menu of sounds ranging from bossa nova to piano to Italian…
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Ulm
This huge cultural venue, housed in a former industrial plant 1km south of the Hauptbahnhof, has a concert hall, cinema, disco, bar and special-event…
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Nuremberg
This converted factory, 2.5km south of the Hauptbahnhof, hosts live alternative music almost daily, both big-name acts and local names. Take the U1 or U2…
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Konstanz
Once a medieval church, this is now Konstanz’ most happening cultural venue, with a line-up skipping from salsa nights and film screenings to gigs, club…
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Würzburg
Soulful jazz spins beneath a corrugated-iron ceiling and stainless-steel fans, while bands and DJs play a couple of times or more a week in a second,…
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Munich
On wide and bustling Schwanthalerstrasse, Munich's answer to London's West End hosts touring road shows such as Dirty Dancing, The Gruffalo and Mamma Mia.
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Jazzclub Unterfahrt im Einstein
Munich
Join a diverse crowd at this long-established, intimate club for a mixed bag of acts ranging from old bebop to edgy experimental. The Sunday open-jam…
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Munich
Munich's premier orchestra regularly performs at the Gasteig Cultural Centre. Book tickets early, as performances usually sell out.
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Nuremberg
This small indie picture house, part of the large Cultural Quarter complex, shows foreign-language movies, plus reruns of cult German flicks and films for…
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Nuremberg
This bar with live music and DJ nights is a Nuremberg institution. After 9pm it's usually standing room only and the party goes on well into the early…
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Munich
Cult cinema with wacky interior and screenings of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (11.10pm Friday and Saturday nights). Shows English-language movies.
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Munich
At the Münchner Theater für Kinder budding thespians can enjoy fairy tales and children's classics à la Max & Moritz and Pinocchio.
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Augsburg
The celebrated puppet theatre holds performances of modern and classic fairy tales that even non–German speakers will enjoy. Advance bookings essential.
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Munich
Spruced up to southern German standards for its 150th birthday in November 2015, this grand theatre specialises in light opera, musicals and dance.
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Stuttgart
Suave chocolate-gold tones and soft lighting set the scene for first-rate jazz acts at Bix, swinging from big bands to soul and blues.
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Munich
The Bayerische Staatsoper performs here. Buy tickets at regular outlets or at the box office.
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Baden-Baden
The revered Philharmonie Baden-Baden frequently performs in the Kurhaus.
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Stuttgart
This dynamic theatre stages live rock, jazz and other music genres, plus theatre and comedy performances.
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Munich
Hosts a real jumble of acts and shows, from magicians to light comedies to musicals.
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Munich
It's not one of Germany's premier ice-hockey outfits, but EHC München's games at the Olympic ice rink are exciting spectacles nonetheless; the team…
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Zentraler Kartenvorverkauf – Marienplatz
Munich
One of the best places to buy tickets to cultural and sporting events. Located in the entrance to the U·STYLE Galeria Kaufhof clothes shop in Marienplatz…
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Nuremberg
This centrally located temple to dance has been around for decades, but is still one of the most popular venues at weekends. Mostly mainstream music and a…
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Munich
The Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel performs at the Theater im Marstall behind the Nationaltheater.
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Munich
Tickets for cultural and sporting events in Munich are available from this office within the Neues Rathaus. Enter from Dienerstrasse.
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Munich
The adorable singing and dancing marionettes performing at the Münchner Marionettentheater have enthralled generations of wee ones.
