The corona virus dominates life in Munich. Many events, such as the Oktoberfest, have already fallen victim to the so often cited “new normal”. There are unprecedented event plans for 2021.
- At the moment the Coronavirus * dominates life in Munich.
- Public events are canceled, larger gatherings are prohibited.
- The opposite is already planned for Munich in the coming year.
Update from May 9th: Events due to the corona virus are currently prohibited. Next year, two mega events are to take place almost simultaneously in Munich: the Oktoberfest and the International Motor Show (IAA). There is now trouble about the latter, there is even talk of an affront. SPD Vice Christian Vorländer now defends the actions of the city council. *
Munich: Mega event planned almost simultaneously with Oktoberfest - mass rush expected throughout the city
First report from May 7th
Munich - At the moment life in Munich is completely different . Public events are canceled because of the corona virus, and larger gatherings of people are strictly prohibited. The Oktoberfest has already fallen victim to the pandemic. But in the coming year, the state capital will experience the opposite in a month . The largest auto show in Europe (IAA) is scheduled to start just a week before the Oktoberfest.
Munich: IAA and Oktoberfest in the same month - city expects major event location
The largest auto show in Europe, the ILO, should namely take place next year from 7 to 12 September, Munich - one week before the Oktoberfest, which is to take place again after the cancellation of this year. This was announced by the two organizers, the Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and Messe München, on Thursday. The new International Motor Show should "unite all players in the mobility chain and include open discussions".
On the one hand, a greatly reduced car fair for trade visitors is planned on the exhibition site . On the other hand, the organizers want to approach the population and turn the city center into a stage , with demonstrations, flight taxis, environmental forums and concerts.
Munich: Europe's largest auto show is coming - Olympic Park canceled
However, the plan to hold events in the Olympic Park right next to the BMW tower was canceled . A corresponding report of the "Süddeutsche Zeitung" (Thursday) is correct, said a spokesman for the fair.
Even before deciding on the successor to Frankfurt as the venue for the IAA, industry circles had said that VW boss Herbert Diess was reluctant to present his cars next to the competitor's headquarters. From the VW group, this had been rejected as nonsense .
Riem S-Bahn station should have been barrier-free for almost a year. But due to various mistakes, the project dragged on. It will be completed in 2024 at the earliest. This provokes fierce criticism.
Munich: Major events after Corona - IAA and Oktoberfest almost simultaneously
The contracts between the VDA and Messe München would be signed in the next few days, said the trade fair spokesman. The IAA had taken place in Frankfurt over the past 70 years , but most recently lost exhibitors and visitors.
Oktoberfest size infected with coronavirus
Heinzi Fuhrmann, known to many as a trumpeter in the well-known Oktoberfest band "Münchner Zwietracht", has contracted the corona virus *. His instrument may have saved his life.
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