The 10 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.Spanish Guitar & Bach Toccata at Asamkirche

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · from $35Best value

Spend one hour inside Munich’s Asamkirche with guitar and organ performers Antigoni Baxe and Eglé Rudokaite, or Vladimir Indyk and Filip Smerda on selected dates. The program pairs Bach’s Toccata and Fugue with Spanish guitar classics, Vivaldi, Chopin, and works by Albéniz and Tárrega.

“Very beautiful music, especially when the organ and the guitar duet together.”

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6.Festive Concert at Schleißheim with Residence-Soloists

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Spend an evening with the Residence Soloists at Schleißheim Palace, 13 kilometers north of Munich. Expect a two-hour concert with intermission, familiar works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvořák, or Gershwin, held in the Baroque Hall or palace arcades during summer.

“Concert fabuleux. Quelques difficultés pour échanger les billets électroniques contre les tickets papier indispensables pour assister au concert (Personnel d'accueil et de contrôle ignorant la procédure !).”

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7.Festive Concert in the All-Saints Court Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Spend two hours hearing the Residence Soloists perform classical favorites in Munich’s All Saints Court Church. Your $82 ticket includes assigned seating, with collection at the box office 30 minutes before the concert. No transfers are provided.

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8.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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9.Mozart and German Composers Private Tour in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $215

Walk Munich’s Old Town with a private guide who connects Mozart, Wagner, Strauss, church music, court performances, and the Bavarian State Opera. You’ll see Marienplatz, St. Peter’s, Frauenkirche, the National Theater, and the Residenz while shaping the discussion around your interests.

“We are music lovers and thoroughly enjoyed hearing the stories about the composers and musicians and seeing where they performed. Our guide was very well informed and quite delightful.”

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10.Nymphenburg classical music à la Mozart

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $44

Spend a Thursday afternoon with the Residence Soloists in Nymphenburg Palace’s Johannissaal. The one-hour concert begins at 16:30 and features changing programs with Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and other keyboard works. Pair it with a walk through the palace park.

“Ein einzelner Musiker hat fantastische „Musikkunst“ dargeboten… und Alles ohne jedwede Notenblätter! E i n m a l i g!”

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