A deep reset for a mind that never switches off.
Breathwork, meditation, music and real connection in one evening – to unwind, clear your head and recharge.
Highlights
Not just briefly satisfied – but:
Happiness doesn’t just happen. We can do something for it.
That’s exactly what the Happiness Festival is about.
When everything around you feels uncertain, what matters is what keeps you grounded within. One thing will always be in your hands: who you truly are beneath all the noise.
We can’t influence every circumstance out there – but what happens within us, we can. There is a contentment that no one can give you and no one can take away. And this inner stability gives us real power to act.
Be your own anchor
Meditation and breathwork are the fastest way there.
Simple practices that work in everyday life.
Positive people around you who lift you higher.
Joy grows the moment you share it.
The Happiness Festival brings all four together in one day – and it begins the moment you register: with happiness challenges leading up to the festival.
Arrive early, find your seat and leave the day behind you.
Places for real encounters and new connections – with vegetarian soul food on site.
Bhavini Vyas, Marcel Verbay & band open with music that goes straight to the heart.
Arrive, settle in and start the evening together.
200 performers. 6,000 people. One movement. One shared energy.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks on how to access inner joy – and answers questions from the audience.
Understand, experience, apply: discover how meditation works and how it can enrich your everyday life – guided by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Vegetarian delights and time for real connections.
Detlef Soost and his crew set the stage on fire – and the whole arena dances along.
Guitars, groove and goosebumps – live on stage.
The three winners of our art contest bring their performance to the big stage.
A mantra concert and songs to sing along to, until the whole arena becomes one choir of 6,000 voices.
Concrete takeaways to carry the festival feeling into your everyday life.
One last shared moment – an evening that stays with you.
The venue
One of Germany’s most modern arenas – in the heart of Munich, with a spectacular LED floor.
Questions? See our FAQ →
Media partners
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Since 1981, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has taught breath-based meditation techniques for total well-being, touching the lives of over 1 billion people worldwide.
He developed the Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique and trained a worldwide network of more than 40,000 teachers. Numerous scientific studies today examine the method’s positive effects on stress, well-being and mental health.
As a peacemaker, he has been committed to dialogue and understanding in international conflicts for decades.
Hosted byArt of Living·45 years of service to humanity, in 185 countries.
Wiesn Special · seats in the Silver area
Exclusive group packages
Step out of the everyday and into a shared experience. Enjoy the Happiness Festival as a team, company or group – with exclusive rates from 10 people.
Enquire nowTake part, don’t just watch
Three ways to stand on stage yourself on 31 October.
200 people on stage, one movement, one breath. From September, studios and yoga enthusiasts across Munich practise the choreography together – two 30-minute sessions a week online.
Basic yoga skills are enough
Get in touch108 guitarists play one song in front of 6,000 people – led by Marcel Verbay. Sheet music, tabs and play-alongs come right after you sign up.
Four chords are enough · only 108 spots
Learn moreMusic, dance or talent: apply with a video of no more than three minutes. The jury decides – the three winners perform live on the big stage.
Apply until 15 October
Learn moreThousands of people. Real encounters. A community that connects.
But the people tell it best.
„My mind went truly quiet for the first time.“
I had never meditated before and was surprised how easily I settled. Afterwards I felt clearer and more focused than I had in ages.
Emett
“It’s real change.”
It’s not just intellectual. It’s real change. There’s a sense of clarity and lightness. I feel like I’m becoming free.
Abhishek R.
“I feel so full, aware, and light.”
The stillness continues to deepen. There’s so much silence, yet I feel so full, aware, and light.
Karen
Always with you. Always available.
Inner strength in turbulent times starts in a surprisingly simple place: your breath.
Day and night, without a pause: every single breath brings the energy every cell lives on.
It runs automatically, yet you can steer it consciously. That brings you to inner calm within minutes.
Every emotion has its own rhythm of breath. Change the rhythm and you change how you feel.
And: breathing techniques train your “presence muscle” – and happiness lies in the present.
Next stop: Munich
Happiness is right here and now.
Don’t wait to be happy later. Be happy now.
Your highlight of 2026.
Friends of Happiness
People standing behind the Happiness Festival.
The foundation behind the festival
Founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1981, the Art of Living Foundation is one of the world's largest non-profit organizations, dedicated to a stress-free, violence-free society.
Through breath techniques like Sudarshan Kriya®, meditation, and yoga, it has helped millions worldwide find inner calm and balance.
The Foundation also leads social initiatives in conflict resolution, disaster relief, rural development, and education.
Ukrainian soldiers supported in trauma‑relief workshops
children educated in 1,327 free schools
people reached through trauma‑relief programs worldwide
prison inmates in rehabilitation programs worldwide
trees planted across 36 countries
Seating is organized by ticket tier and proximity to the stage. Platinum Seating offers the closest seats to the stage, followed by Gold and Silver seating. Students and seniors are seated within the Silver category. Each tier is located progressively farther from the stage. Platin also includes the event recording and a VIP fast lane at entry.
We strongly recommend participants register online, in advance, in order to reserve a spot. Space is limited, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible.
After you register online, you'll receive a digital ticket by email. Please have this available (printed or on your phone) at the check-in desk.
BMW Park offers an on-site open-air car park (around 432 spaces) at Siegenburger Str. 65 for approximately €5 per event day. Additional parking is available at the nearby Heimeranplatz P+R car park (Garmischer Str. 19). The venue is also well connected by public transport — we recommend U-Bahn or S-Bahn for the easiest arrival.
We recommend arriving 1 hour before the event to allow time for parking, check-in, and locating your seat.
Yes. BMW Park offers wheelchair-accessible seating with space for companions, reached via a ramp with handrail, and a separate accessible entrance. If you have specific accessibility needs, please get in touch with us in advance so we can prepare the best experience for you.
Outside food is not allowed inside the venue. You can purchase vegetarian food on site.
There's no formal dress code. Wear something comfortable that lets you move and breathe freely — soft, layered clothing works best for meditation and breathwork.
The event will be held in both German and English.
There are no prerequisites. Everyone is welcome, whether new or experienced in meditation.
Participants aged 10 and older pay the student price. Children under 10 enter free of charge when accompanied by a registered adult.
Accommodation is not provided.
We know that sometimes the unexpected happens. If you can’t attend, you can simply pass your ticket on to friends or family – that way your seat won’t go to waste and someone else can enjoy the event.
Please note, however, that this is a leisure event with a fixed date. Ticket purchases are therefore binding – returns or refunds are unfortunately not possible, even in case of illness or other commitments.
Please get in touch with our team at happinessfestival@artofliving.de