Top stars play live on these Munich stages

Live Music in Munich: You must know these venues

Here's a list of Munich's many concert halls where live music of all styles and for all tastes is played regularly.

Coldplay Konzert
Foto: Rico Güttich

Olympic Stadium: The biggest music stars in the world

The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and Metallica have already sung on stage at the Olympic Stadium - and the following generations of music stars such as Coldplay, Andreas Gabalier and Ed Sheeran also book Munich's largest venue: up to 72,000 fans ensure a unique atmosphere in the stadium at top concerts.

Olympic Hall: From Bob Dylan to Rammstein

Die Band Muse bei ihrem Live-Auftritt in der Olympiahalle
Mde / Mark Read

Many superstars of music history have one thing in common: they have all played live in the Olympic Hall. From the Rolling Stones to Rammstein, from Bob Dylan to Muse and Ed Sheeran - the list of greats of the music world who have already thrilled the Munich audience here could be continued at will.

Muffathalle: Concerts, parties and theater performances

Publikum steht vor der Bühne in der Muffathalle im Muffatwerk
Muffatwerk

Renowned national and international artists regularly perform at the Muffathalle. Among others, Buena Vista Social Club, Kaiser Chiefs, Calexico, Element of Crime, Sonic Youth, The Killers or Amy Winehouse have already been on stage. Since the hall can also be furnished with seating, theater performances, readings or poetry slams can also take place.

Backstage: Stages for alternative music

Publikum beim Free & Easy Konzert im Backstage
Backstage Concerts

The former youth club has become a popular performance venue for up-and-coming artists and bands. In the meantime, even well-known names from the field of alternative music like to make a stop here. In 1999, today's rap superstar Eminem gave his very first Germany concert at Backstage.

Zenith: Known for its top concerts

Zenith Halle in München
Zenith München

The Zenith is known for its concerts far beyond the city limits of Munich. Numerous international top acts such as Motörhead, The Prodigy, Muse or Kylie Minogue have already played live here.

In addition, there are large trade fairs, fashion shows, exhibitions or other events such as the night flea market.

Strom: Music from the indie genre

Strom hosts live music several times a month - mainly from the indie genre: Since 2012, live concerts with alternative rock, metal and pop bands have been held here - Muffatwerk or Global Concerts also "outsource" concerts here for a small, refined audience. Occasionally, DJ electro parties take place in the small club.

Other concert venues in Munich

Circus Krone
Marsstr. 43

Jazzclub Unterfahrt
Einsteinstrasse 42

Mister B.'s
Herzog-Heinrich-Straße 38

Night Club (im Bayerischen Hof)
Promenadeplatz 2-6

Pusser's Bar & Food
Falkenturmstraße 9

Rattlesnake Saloon
Schneeglöckchenstraße 91

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