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List of interesting Festivals and Events in 2008/2009:
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November 28 - December 24, 2008 CHRISTKINDLMARKT
Christmas shopping or a cup of mulled wine at the Christmas Market on Marienplatz.
November 27 - December 31, 2008 TOLLWOOD WINTER FESTIVAL
Multikultural Festival: Music, theater, show, craft market, culinary specialities.
November 1 , 2008 - January 31, 2009 CRIB EXHIBITION
The world's most important and finest crib exhibition in the Bavarian National Museum.  Link
February 4 -15, 2009 HOLIDAY ON ICE
The fascinating Ice Show "Elements" in the Olympic Hall. Link
October 25, 2008 - Feb 22, 2009 KANDINSKY ABSOLUTE.ABSTRACT
In cooperation with with the Centre Pompidou Paris and the Guggenheim Museum New York the Lenbachhaus Munich presents the largest collection of works by Wassily Kandinsky in the world. Link
January 7 - February 24, 2009 FASCHING - MUNICH'S CARNIVAL
During the carneval season are held more than 700 fancy-dress balls and classical gala balls. The Climax is on Tuesday February 24, where the central sqare Marienplatz is turned into a party zone. One of the highlights is the dance of the market women at the Viktualienmarkt at 11 am.
February 26 - March 2, 2009 F.RE.E 2009
The new C-B-R is the largest exhibition for recreation and travel in Southern Germany. Location: New Munich Trade Fair Centre. Link
December 24, 2008 - March 29, 2009 CIRCUS KRONE
Europe's biggest circus presents at its home seat three fulminate programmes. Link
February 26 - March 29, 2009 STRONG BEER SEASON
The fifth season in Bavaria. Strong beer is served during lent by many breweries. One of the highlights is the "Derbleck'n" of politicians in the Paulaner beer hall at Nockherberg. More
April 17 - May 3, 2009 44th MUNICH SPRING FESTIVAL
The little Octoberfest with beer tents and fun rides on the Theresienwiese. Link
April 25 - May 3, 2009 MAIDULT
Traditional popular open-air market for household products, all kinds of second-hand wares, antiquities and for entertainment merry-go-rounds, a beer tent. Location: Mariahilfsplatz. Link
May 2 - 10, 2009 BMW OPEN
94.International Tennis Tournament. Link
May 03 - 10, 2009 WEEK OF BALLET 2009
Ballet stars of distinction perform at the Nationaltheater. Link
May 23, 2009 LANGE NACHT DER MUSIK
One night long live concerts on approximately 100 stages, ranging from classical music to rock. Link
June 13 + 14, 2009 CITY FESTIVAL
The city of Munich celebrates the 851th birthday of its foundation. The activities will take place around Marienplatz.
June 26 - July 4, 2009 27TH MUNICH FILM FESTIVAL
The international film scene presents itself in Munich. Venues: Gasteig Kulturzentrum and many cinemas along the "Isar mile". Link
July 4 + 5, 2009 CLASSICAL MUSIC ON THE ODEONSPLATZ
Munich's great annual open-air concert of classical music is one of Munich's cultural summer highlights. Link
June 16 - July 12, 2009 TOLLWOOD SUMMER FESTIVAL
Multicultural event with music, theater, culinary specialities. Venue: At the southern end of the Olympic Park. Link
June 30 - July 31, 2009 OPERA FESTIVAL
Opera for all - also free open air performances at the square in front of the opera house. Link
July 25 - August 2, 2009 JACOBIDULT
Traditional Market and fair. Link
August, 2009 SUMMER FESTIVAL IN THE OLYMPIC PARK
Music, shows, games, fireworks, funrides - many performances especially for children.
August, 2009 THEATRON MUSIC SUMMER
Rock, Jazz, Folk, HipHop by local Bands at the Theatron near the Olympic Parks' lake. Admission free.
April - September, 2009 MUNICH BLADE NIGHT
Every Monday evening from end of April until beginning of September inline skaters start to a fun trip through the streets. Link
September 11 + 12 + 13, 2009 OPEN ART
The art weekend of the Munich galleries of contemporary art. Link
September 19 - October 4, 2009 OKTOBERFEST
The worlds' largest beer festival at the Thererienwiese. Link
October 11, 2009 MUNICH CITY RUN
Popular race through impressive boulevards of Munich and the English Garden. It finishes at Marienplatz. Link
October 17 - 25, 2009 KIRCHWEIHDULT
The third and last "Auer Dult" of the year. Traditional market and fair. Link
Beginning of November, 2009 45st MUNICH SIXDAYS
Apart from the Berlin Sixdays the most important indoor cycling race in germany. Venue: Olympic Hall.
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