When was Giesinger Weinfest 2026?

3 June 2026 from 16:00 through an extended close on 14 June 2026, one day past the originally planned 13 June end, adding a World Cup public-viewing evening.

Candidplatz 9, 81543 München, in the Giesing district — a courtyard site known locally as 'Candy.'

Do I need a reservation?

Not for walking in. Reserve a tasting slot or a table in advance only if you want one of those add-ons.

Is this the same festival as the October 'Giesinger Weinfest'?

No. This event, Giesinger Weinfest by Vino Minga, runs in June at Candidplatz 9. A separate, unrelated festival using the same short name is scheduled for early October 2026 at the original Giesinger Grünspitz address on Tegernseer Landstraße — this festival's own venue through 2024, before its 2025 move to Candidplatz. The two events have different dates, different venues, and different organizers; only Vino Minga's June Candidplatz festival is covered here.

Giesinger Weinfest by Vino Minga

Next dates

2027 dates not yet announced — typically around June. We're watching and will update this page when they land.

Quick answer

Vino Minga's Giesinger Weinfest runs at Candidplatz 9 in Munich's Giesing district from 3 June (16:00) through 14 June 2026, extended by one day past the originally planned 13 June close to add a World Cup public-viewing evening. Grounds entry is free; wine tastings and some reserved tables are ticketed separately. This is not the same festival as the 'Giesinger Weinfest' scheduled for early October 2026 at the old Grünspitz address on Tegernseer Landstraße — a different, unrelated event.

Best for: Munich locals and visitors who want a neighbourhood open-air wine fest with free grounds entry (tasting tickets optional).
Booking urgency: Grounds entry is free; book a wine-tasting slot or a reserved table in advance if you want either — especially for the World Cup public-viewing evening on 14 June.

Neighbourhood open-air wine festival at Candidplatz in Giesing — free entry, optional tastings.

Giesinger Weinfest by Vino Minga is an open-air wine gathering in Munich's Giesing quarter, held in the courtyard of an interim-use property at Candidplatz 9. The 2026 edition runs 3–14 June, with free grounds entry and wine tastings or reserved tables sold separately. The festival moved to Candidplatz starting with the 2025 edition; its earlier editions, through 2024, were held at the Giesinger Grünspitz site on Tegernseer Landstraße. A separate, unrelated festival also called 'Giesinger Weinfest' is scheduled for early October 2026 at that same former Grünspitz address — a different event with no connection to Vino Minga's festival at Candidplatz.

The full story

Giesinger Weinfest by Vino Minga is a free, open-air wine festival in Munich's Giesing district, now held in the courtyard of an interim-use property at Candidplatz 9 — a spot locals call "Candy." The 2026 edition runs from 3 June through an extended close on 14 June, daily from 16:00 to 22:00. Grounds entry requires no ticket; visitors can simply walk in to browse roughly fifteen wines from small, family-run estates in Germany, Austria, and Italy, alongside food (including vegetarian options) and live music. Structured tastings are sold separately as timed two-hour slots that include water and a snack, and groups can reserve tables.

The festival wasn't always at Candidplatz. Its earlier editions, through 2024, were held at the Giesinger Grünspitz community-garden site on Tegernseer Landstraße; the move to Candidplatz began with the 2025 edition, after the site's longtime interim managers returned the land to the City of Munich. Its exact founding year is unstated, though the festival has grown steadily since: after running four days in 2025, the 2026 edition was expanded to eleven days on demand, then extended by one further day to close on 14 June with a World Cup public-viewing evening.

Visitors researching this event should watch for a naming mix-up: a separate, unrelated festival also called "Giesinger Weinfest" is scheduled for early October 2026 at that same former Grünspitz address on Tegernseer Landstraße — a different event, under different organizers, with no connection to Vino Minga's June festival at Candidplatz. For the Candidplatz event, reach the venue via Tram 18 to Candidplatz or U1/U2 to Kolumbusplatz plus a ten-minute walk, and consider timing a visit for the 14 June finale if it overlaps with a trip built around Germany's World Cup matches. See the Giesinger Weinfest by Vino Minga page or explore Upper Bavaria.

History

Giesinger Weinfest by Vino Minga's earlier editions, through 2024, were held at the Giesinger Grünspitz community-garden site on Tegernseer Landstraße; the festival moved to its current Candidplatz 9 courtyard starting with the 2025 edition. Its exact founding year is unstated. It has grown from a four-day run in 2025 to an eleven-day 2026 edition, later extended by one further day. A separate, unrelated festival also called 'Giesinger Weinfest' is scheduled for October 2026 at the old Grünspitz address — a different event with no connection to Vino Minga's Candidplatz festival.

On Tap

Local focus: Giesinger Weinfest brings Vino Minga's open-air wine gathering to Candidplatz in Munich's Giesing quarter.
What to try: Grounds entry is free — add an optional wine tasting or reserve a table if you want a more structured visit.
Best for: Wine drinkers looking for a relaxed neighborhood alternative to Munich's bigger beer festivals.
Bavaria On Tap take: It's a low-key, local-feeling wine festival — free to wander, with tastings available for those who want to dig deeper.

Practical tips

The English-language details German fest pages usually skip.

Nearest station: Tram 18 to Candidplatz, or U1/U2 to Kolumbusplatz plus a 10-minute walk.
Reservations: Not required for grounds entry. Reserve a wine-tasting slot or a group table in advance if you want either of those add-ons; group tables have been offered for parties of up to ten.

Frequently asked questions

When was Giesinger Weinfest 2026?: 3 June 2026 from 16:00 through an extended close on 14 June 2026, one day past the originally planned 13 June end, adding a World Cup public-viewing evening.
Is entry free?: Yes, grounds entry is free. Wine tastings and some reserved tables are sold separately.
Where is it?: Candidplatz 9, 81543 München, in the Giesing district — a courtyard site known locally as 'Candy.'
Do I need a reservation?: Not for walking in. Reserve a tasting slot or a table in advance only if you want one of those add-ons.
Is this the same festival as the October 'Giesinger Weinfest'?: No. This event, Giesinger Weinfest by Vino Minga, runs in June at Candidplatz 9. A separate, unrelated festival using the same short name is scheduled for early October 2026 at the original Giesinger Grünspitz address on Tegernseer Landstraße — this festival's own venue through 2024, before its 2025 move to Candidplatz. The two events have different dates, different venues, and different organizers; only Vino Minga's June Candidplatz festival is covered here.