Posted in: Music Making by lana1234 on June 10th, 2011 | 0 Comments
• Musical, theatrical and dance performances by German as well as international artists
• Environment friendly theme
• Non- ticketed heartwarming performances by various international chart toppers.
If there’s one city that knows how to put up a party, just the right way; then it has to be Munich.
Twenty six days of fascinating theatre groups and performing artists meet with their innovative ideas. The sound of music from all over the world pours from the tents; all this and more welcome you at the Tollwood Summer Festival. Starting on June, 22, 2011 till the July 17, 2011 at the Olympiapark in Munich, the festival is a musical cum cultural treat for grown-ups, teens and children too.
Every year, Tollwood Summer Festival is just another reason for merry making, but this year, the festival gets larger than life. The summer festival will have essence of concerts presenting the incredible variety of contemporary music with shooting stars such as German youngster Philipp Poisel, chart topper Ich + Ich and legends such as Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club. In addition, there will be international headliners who are all geared up to please all your musical cravings with some startling performances in the Gehrlicher Musik-Arena.
Apart from music, there will be lot more on offer for visitors who not only get to explore Munich in a whole new way but can also enjoy the international acts, theatre productions and performances occurring next to the scenery of the “market of ideas”. This market of a new kind consists of more than 200 stalls where people can buy fair traded handicraft or taste organic food from all over the world. During the festival, Munich becomes a place to relax and enjoy organic specialties as well as an inspiring venue showing different forms of art.
If you have a longing to cherish the child like fantasy where there are stages, colourful tents, upbeat rhythms filled in the air, then The Summer Festival is the place to be as during the festival, The Olympia-Park terrain becomes a township of tents and stages. Also on board in this city of tents and open-air stages are comedy entertainment, circus shows, stage plays and all kinds of other fun activities.
Of course, there are also kids and teen friendly activities, as they have their own tents and events to go to. The festival can also turn out to be an educational yet fun trip for children since it has its focus on environmental issues and well being. With intellectual activities lined up, the festival provides opportunity for them to learn about nutrition, sports and even how to prepare their own food. Parents, take advantage!
But the fun factor is not only limited to its contents. The festival sounds even more enticing when you get to enjoy almost everything for free. Much to any traveller’s delight more than 70% of all performances, ranging from walk-acts, concerts, to environmental activities or kids entertainment, are non-ticketed and free! What can be more pleasing then experiencing amusement at its best on a holiday in a place like Munich, without a hole being burned in your pocket.
With its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, plethora of food and entertainment for days on end, the festival has been popular since the very beginning. So whether you are looking for a play or an acrobatic act, theatrical performances or rather spend your time in action, or some place where you can shake your money maker to music from all over the world, swing, salsa, it’s all there! If just the description is enough to tickle your travel-bone, then now is the time to plan that summer trip to Munich!
