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Quick answer
Kirchweihdult München is a volksfest in München, Bavaria. It runs from Oct 17–25, 2026. Munich's autumn Auer Dult at Mariahilfplatz — market stalls, rides, and a beer garden vibe for nine days.
- Best for
- Visitors who want the Auer Dult experience without the size of Munich's bigger festivals — market browsing, rides, and food in one afternoon.
Munich's autumn Auer Dult at Mariahilfplatz — 250 stalls, china market, rides, and classic Dult food, 17–25 Oct 2026.
Kirchweihdult is the autumn edition of Munich's Auer Dult on Mariahilfplatz: roughly 250 Standl for nine days, from the famous china market and Tandler antiques to Tracht accessories and household goods. Mix shopping with rides and Dultgastgärten — free to enter, easy for families, and very local in feel.
The full story
Kirchweihdult closes out Munich's Auer Dult season — the third and final of the year's three Dults at Mariahilfplatz, running October 17 through 25, 2026. It's a mix of market and fairground: browse for tableware, antiques, household goods, and Tracht accessories, then head to the rides and classic Dult food stands. Entry to the grounds is free; rides, games, and purchases are paid separately.
Family Day falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with reduced prices at participating fairground rides — a good day to bring kids along for both the market and the rides.
The Auer Dult tradition traces to two distinct origins: Kirchweihdult and its spring sibling Maidult both began at Mariahilfplatz around 1799, under an 1796 grant from Elector Karl Theodor giving the village of Au the right to hold two annual fairs. The Jakobidult, the summer sibling, has its own older lineage — first held in 1310, but at a different site (the Anger) — and didn't join Kirchweihdult and Maidult at Mariahilfplatz until 1905. Put together, the three Dults have shared one venue for about 120 years, with Kirchweihdult and Maidult themselves there over a century longer than that.
The easiest way in is Tram 18 or bus 52 direct to Mariahilfplatz, bus 62 to Schweigerstraße, or U1/U2 to Fraunhoferstraße or Kolumbusplatz followed by a short walk.
See also Jakobidult München and Auer Dult (May).
History
Kirchweihdult shares its own origin with Maidult: both fairs began at Mariahilfplatz around 1799, under an 1796 grant from Elector Karl Theodor giving the then-independent village of Au the right to hold two annual markets. The 1310 date often attached to 'Auer Dult' belongs to a different sibling, the Jakobidult, which started at a different site (the Anger) and didn't join Mariahilfplatz until 1905 — more than a century after Kirchweihdult and Maidult were already there.
On Tap
- Local focus
- Munich's autumn Auer Dult at Mariahilfplatz, mixing market stalls with a beer garden atmosphere.
- What to try
- Browse the market stalls, then settle into the on-site beer garden setup.
- Best for
- Visitors wanting one more Dult after summer's Jakobidult, minus the Oktoberfest crowds.
- Bavaria On Tap take
- Nine days of market and beer garden atmosphere closing out Munich's Dult calendar for the year.
Practical tips
The English-language details German fest pages usually skip.
- Nearest station
- Tram 18 or bus 52 to Mariahilfplatz, bus 62 to Schweigerstraße, or U1/U2 to Fraunhoferstraße or Kolumbusplatz followed by a short walk.
- From Munich
- Reachable directly by tram or U-Bahn from the city center — no need to drive; parking near Mariahilfplatz is limited.
- Reservations
- No table reservation system for general Dult browsing; eat at Dultgastgärten as space allows.
- Kids / family
- Child-friendly rides and stall games; Familientag discounted ride prices. Benches, changing/nursing facilities, and stroller parking noted on official visitor info. Free drinking-water fountains on site.
- What to wear
- Casual autumn layers; comfortable shoes for standing and cobbles. Tracht optional.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Kirchweihdult München in 2026?
- 17–25 October 2026 — the third of Munich's three annual Auer Dults (after Maidult and Jakobidult).
- Is entry free?
- Yes. Auer Dult grounds entry is free. You pay for purchases, rides, and food/drinks. Family day offers reduced Schausteller prices.
- Where is it?
- Mariahilfplatz in Munich's Au district. Organized by the City of Munich (Referat für Arbeit und Wirtschaft).
- What is the Auer Dult known for?
- About 250 stalls over nine days — famous Geschirrmarkt (china/ceramics), antiques/Tandler finds, household goods, Tracht accessories, plus rides and Dult food (Steckerlisch, Brathendl, Auszogene). The Jakobidult tradition dates to 1310.
- How do I get to Kirchweihdult by public transport?
- Tram 18 or bus 52 to Mariahilfplatz, bus 62 to Schweigerstraße, or U1/U2 to Fraunhoferstraße or Kolumbusplatz followed by a short walk.
- Is there a Family Day at Kirchweihdult 2026?
- Yes — Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with reduced prices at participating fairground rides.
- How old is Kirchweihdult itself?
- Kirchweihdult dates to 1796, the same grant that founded its spring sibling Maidult — both have been at Mariahilfplatz since about 1799. The often-cited 1310 date belongs to a different sibling, the Jakobidult, which only joined this venue in 1905.
More in Munich
Other festivals and markets in Munich — or see the full Munich guide.
- Family-friendly
- Free entry
- Reservation recommended