What to do in Münster? Agenda today and this weekend

Stroll under the arcades of the Prinzipalmarkt, see the Anabaptist cages on St. Lamberti and the Hall of Peace in the city hall, catch the cathedral clock at noon and cycle round the Aasee to the Giant Pool Balls. In the evening: the Theater Münster, a gig at the Skaters Palace or jazz by the harbour.

In 2027 the Send is on the Schlossplatz three times: the spring Send from 3 to 11 April, the summer Send from 15 to 19 July and the autumn Send from 23 to 31 October. Thursday is family day, with 30 percent off, and Friday has fireworks.

From 23 November to 23 December 2026, Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday until 9 pm. The Lichtermarkt at St. Lamberti and the Giebelhüüskesmarkt close on 22 December.

From 13 June to 3 October 2027, with a public opening party on 12 June. All the artists are announced on 17 March 2027, and guided tours can be booked from that day.

In 1536 the bodies of Jan van Leiden, Bernd Krechting and Bernd Knipperdolling, the leaders of the Anabaptist kingdom of Münster, were put on show in the three iron cages on the tower, after their execution in front of the church.

Go to the Picasso museum, the LWL-Museum für Kunst und Kultur or the Hall of Peace, or to the Allwetterzoo with its kilometre of covered paths. The rainy-day page lists what is indoors, with what is on there next.

The Rose Monday parade is on Monday 8 February 2027 in the city centre. The season opens on Saturday 14 November 2026 with the kick-off and the Carnival Prince's proclamation on the Prinzipalmarkt.

The 25th Volksbank Münster Marathon is on Sunday 12 September 2027.