The 5 Best Classical Concerts in Munich

1.Classical Concert at the Residenz Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend one Saturday evening hearing classical music in Munich’s historic Residenz Palace. The one-hour concert features Residenz Soloists and members of the Munich Philharmonic performing works by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Händel, or Haydn in the old court chapel. Bring warm clothes.

“It’s hard to find- I have attached the location to make it easier for people to find. Was just a flute player when I came. It’s cold in there so wrap up warm. It’s nice to do on a Saturday but I wouldn’t go again”

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2.Concert in the Court Chapel of the Residenz

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 108 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

Spend about an hour with the Residence Soloists inside Munich’s Baroque Court Chapel, a small historic room where Mozart once performed. Holiday programs may feature flute and harp, a string quartet, or other classical combinations. Collect your reserved ticket at the chapel box office 30 minutes before the concert.

“The music was absolutely beautiful. We would have appreciated an English version of the dialogue, but this was not necessary to enjoy and appreciate the performance.”

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3.Gala Concert in the Cuvilliés Theatre

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 2 hours · from $115

Spend two hours at a classical concert in Munich’s Cuvilliés Theatre, a Rococo jewel where Mozart’s *Idomeneo* premiered. Residenz soloists perform works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Strauss, and others. The concert includes an intermission and is wheelchair accessible.

“It was a unique, excellent experience in a festive atmosphere at the wonderful Cuvilliés Theatre, one of the most beautiful and important Rococo theatres in Europe. The Residenz soloists masterfully performed music by Rossini, Mozart, Dvorak, Brahms, Johann Strauss (Son).”

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4.Master Concert in the Max-Joseph Hall in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Spend two hours, including intermission, hearing the Residence-Soloists perform classical favorites in Munich’s intimate Max-Joseph Hall. Expect ornate stucco, crystal chandeliers, assigned seating, and a program ranging from Vivaldi and Mozart to Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Gershwin.

“It was a beautiful performance in a stunning setting.”

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5.Klassik im Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour · from $53Top rated

Spend Saturday afternoon at Munich’s Bavarian National Museum, then hear the Residence Soloists perform for one hour in the Mars-Venus Hall. Expect Baroque favorites, piano music, or familiar works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, and Albéniz. Museum admission is included, and seating is unreserved.

“Wunderschöne Musik mit engagierten Musikern in einer tollen Umgebung.”

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