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Backdrop of Winter Tollwood Festival

The Winter Tollwood, incorporating a Christmas Market, unfolds from November 25 until December 23, 2025, on Theresienwiese. On December 31, the event culminates with a grand New Year's Eve celebration.

Festive scenes at Tollwood during winter
Festive scenes at Tollwood during winter

Backdrop of Winter Tollwood Festival

Get ready for a unique and exciting experience as Winter-Tollwood 2025 prepares to take over Munich's Theresienwiese from November 25 to December 23, 2025. This year, the event will feature a grand New Year's Eve party on December 31.

Visitors can look forward to a blend of sustainable craft shopping, diverse culinary options, free cultural events, and an energetic year-end celebration. The event is easily accessible via the U4 or U5 subway lines to the Theresienwiese station.

The heart of Winter-Tollwood will be the Christmas Market, or "Markt der Ideen," offering sustainable, handmade crafts and bio-gastronomy from approximately 20 countries. Tents (Bazar and Mercato) and open-air stalls will house a variety of unique and eco-friendly products, as well as delicious food options from around the world.

Free concerts at the Hexenkessel tent and a poetic circus program by Johann Le Guillerm in the theater tent are among the cultural offerings. The specific dates, times, and details for these performances, as well as for other concerts, performances, and poetic theater events, have been announced. The lineup includes well-known artists such as Alicia Keys, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran, along with renowned theater groups from Germany and abroad.

Families will find a range of family-friendly activities, including a children's carousel and a petting zoo. The location of the Hexenkessel, where some events will take place, is the main stage at Winter-Tollwood.

For those seeking a more immersive experience, the New Year's Eve Party offers five areas featuring live bands, DJs, club music, illuminated art installations, and a diverse lineup from indie to electronic music. Unique highlights include a drag and performing artist Lipsync Battle and stilt art in the open air.

Security measures have been increased this year, with bag checks and metal detectors at all entrances. The specific details about the sustainable arts and crafts, organic gastronomy, and other offerings at the Market of Ideas have been released.

The festival grounds and most events and performances will be free to enter. However, some special shows, such as the poetic circus program, might require tickets. The opening hours for Winter-Tollwood have been confirmed, with the festival open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, except for the New Year's Eve party, which will run from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

Winter-Tollwood 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with festive cheer, cultural delights, and a grand New Year's Eve party. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

At Winter-Tollwood 2025, visitors can expect a fusion of sustainable craft shopping and global culinary delights in the heart of the Christmas Market, also known as "Markt der Ideen." Home-and-garden enthusiasts will find an array of eco-friendly products and bio-gastronomy from around the world. Furthermore, sustainable living advocates might be interested in the various live concerts and artistic performances promoting environmental awareness.

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