Rockavaria is a quite young festival, started in 2015 for the first time. Back then, it took place in Olympic Park with Olympic Stadium and Olympic Hall as two of the major venues. In 2018, it moved to the heart of Munich, with main stage directly located at Königsplatz.
The festival is all about Rock, Metal, Punk and Alternative music featuring headliners until today such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Nightwish, or Muse.
Wonderful spacious Königsplatz is framed by the Glyptothek, Munich's oldest public museum and dedicated to ancient sculpture. A calm and peaceful place. Mingle with students sitting on the lawn and having a picnic. In summer, this is also a venue for open air concerts (also part of Rockavaria festival) and public opera performances.
The collection of Alte Pinakothek encompasses more than 700 artworks from the 14th to the 18th century. Milestones of European painting from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and Baroque by the likes of Dürer, Raphael, El Greco, Rubens, or Rembrandt can be discovered. The building was erected by Leo von Klenze between 1826 and 1836 in Neoclassical style.
Check in in Munich’s hip and trendy district of Schwabing. Urban vibes meet buzzing student atmosphere. Nightlife, cafés, bars and shopping possibilities are just around the corner. A perfect travel hub with clear aesthetic and smart design. Also near to lush English Garden for some relaxing hours away from the city's hustle.
Looking for a real Metal place in Munich? RAW is not only about beer and whiskey, it's also about being among like-minded people. Speed Metal, Hard Rock, Black Metal, Metalcore - whatever you prefer, this will be your new home abroad.
Discover some hidden music history tales beyond these hotel walls. In 2002, Britpop band Oasis ended up in jail after a fight in Bayerischer Hof. Reportedly, drunk brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher got into a fist fight with four other musicians and band members. Plus: right in front of the hotel, fans of Michael Jackson created a kind of monument for the King of Pop.
Schall & Rauch is a small bar, café, and restaurant giving you pretty much the authentic Schwabing student feeling. Usually open from mornings until midnight.
Vinyl & Coffee is subtitle to Maoz record store. Browse the racks of this intimate and welcoming shop while sipping a cup of coffee and chatting to the owner.
Backstage is an ultimate hot spot when it comes to Alternative music up to Dark Metal. Repeatedly voted one of the best Metal venues in Germany.
Summer music festival owned and organized by Backstage venue. During July and August local newcomers and major renowned acts from Metal and Alternative can be seen at Free & Easy Festival for free.
Every summer in June and July near Olympic Park: Tollwood Festival plays host to an interesting music billing as well as comedy performances and similar. Also nice place to spend some time strolling around food and bar stalls.
Zenith is a major concert location in Munich. Situated north of the city centre, the old factory building has a unique spirit and atmosphere.
Fans of Indie, Punk, Underground: this is your Munich refuge. Strom is all about small intimate concerts in a brilliant club atmosphere.
Neue Theaterfabrik is north of Munich's inner city. A perfect place to listen to Indie, Alternative, Metal and much more.
Inmidst urban Werksviertel with its creative and inspiring atmosphere, Tonhalle is used as venue since 1996 and hosting music acts from Rock and Pop to Indie, Alternative, and Heavy Metal.
Little sister to Olympic Stadium, Olympic Hall is also host to the big names in music history with a capacity of more than 10,000 persons.
Once the place where the Olympic Summergames took place in 1972, the stadium today is sightseeing spot with its amazing architecture as well as Munich's major venue. You name it, the stadium hosts it. Big names in music history as well as sports events.
Once a year in Munich, it's all about music for one night. Mingle with the locals as about 400 concerts take place throughout the Bavarian capital.
Superbloom Festival, first established in Munich in the year 2022. Taking place in the Olympic Park. A combination of music, arts, and culture.
Metallica headlining Rockavaria festival in Munich (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
