Preparing for: FREE & EASY Festival

17 days of free concerts across Backstage's four indoor stages and an outdoor stage — punk, metal, indie and everything between.

When

  • Fri, 24 Jul 2026, 17:00 – 23:59

Where

Reitknechtstraße 6, 80639 München

Map (OpenStreetMap) Map (Apple Maps)

What to expect

  • Noise: intense
  • Crowds: intense
  • Visual busyness: intense
  • Smells: lively
  • Easy to leave early

Genuinely loud — indoor rooms run punk/metal/rock acts with moshing in the Halle, and free entry means density is unpredictable night to night. The outdoor Backyard stage and beer garden are noticeably calmer than the indoor Halle.

Exit plan

Multiple separate rooms plus an outdoor beer garden mean you can retreat to a quieter area without leaving the venue, or exit entirely — there's no single choke point.

Quiet spot

ℹ️ No dedicated quiet spot known.

Checklist

  • Water bottle
  • Headphones or ear protection
  • Snacks
  • Weather checked in the morning
  • Exit plan read once