Choose circus and dance for a winter outing
The 6 November announcement schedules Ten Thousand Hours (25–29 November), Triptych (2–9 December) and Mad in Finland (12–20 December) at the Grand Chapiteau. Their dates differ, so start by choosing the production you want to see.
You can combine a market visit and a performance on the same day. Allow time for food and the journey to the tent around the performance, so everyone can enjoy the outing without rushing.
Free grounds and visiting hours
Grounds admission is free; the Grand Chapiteau, curling and the separate 31 December party are ticketed. Opening is at 14:00 on weekdays and 11:00 at weekends. Market closing times below are local to Munich (CET).
| Visit day | Market closing time |
|---|---|
| Sunday and Monday | 22:30 |
| Tuesday–Saturday | 23:30 |
| 23 December | Entire festival closes at 22:00 |
Food areas and the Hexenkessel close at different times from the market. For a late visit, check the relevant area in the official visitor information.
If you add a ticketed performance
Ten Thousand Hours combines acrobatics with live percussion and runs for 60 minutes without an interval. Listed starts are 19:30 on 25–28 November, an additional 16:30 performance on 28 November, and 18:00 on 29 November. For 25 November at 19:30, online standard tickets are €38, €48 or €58 by seat category, including tax and fees but excluding delivery. Recheck the final amount for other performances and seats. The programme also warns of fog effects and loud music.
Grand Chapiteau admission is for ages six and over; under-14s need a parent or guardian. Late admission is not guaranteed, so allow time to get from the market to the tent.
Prepare for booking and changes
Check ticketed events through official Tollwood channels, München Ticket or Eventim. Tickets bought from Tollwood are generally non-returnable, with exceptions for cancellation or rescheduling. For purchases from another seller, contact that seller.
For outdoor events in poor weather, check whether they are going ahead with the festival box office. Bring warm clothes, plan your return journey and recheck your selected performance’s current times and purchase conditions in the official sources below.
Before attending
Based on official plans. Recheck the current schedule and terms for your selected product before visiting.
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Live availability and changes on the day are not guaranteed. This is not a report of an actual visit or proven audience outcomes.
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