Music lovers in Munich find a variety of attractions and events to catch their fancy. Munich is home to many concert halls where you’ll find live music just about any night of the week. Munich’s oldest music café is Café am Beethovenplatz, which is located inside the Hotel Mariandl. You can find the schedule online, but musical acts represent a wide range of genres, from classic piano to Latin jazz to swing. There are three major classical orchestras in Munich. The Munich Philharmonics frequently sells out its performances. In addition to attending a formal performance, guests can attend a public dress rehearsal. Special ticket prices also apply to visitors under the age of 28. The Bavarian Symphony Orchestra receives international praise for its performances of contemporary pieces and new approaches to earlier compositions. The symphony is also quite active in the Munich community, encouraging young musicians, regardless of cultural or social background, to discover classical music alongside experienced musicians. The Bavarian State Orchestra is currently in its 205^th year and also serves as the pit orchestra for the Bavarian State Opera, the largest opera company in Germany. The Munich Chamber Orchestra performs classical pieces and a mixture of lesser-known music, as well as world premieres. Created in 1950, the small sympathy orchestra continually features outstanding European soloists, commissioned pieces and even modern work. In addition to permanent fixtures on the Munich music scene, the city also hosts several festivals. Every July, the Munich Opera Festival takes over, with an array of premieres and new performances from the year. For those who prefer rock, pop and hip hop, Theatron is the longest music festival in the world, running 24 days in the summer and offering free admission at the Olympic Centre. Explore the city’s music scene with a trip to Munich, courtesy of Munich Airport, Munich Tourism and American Airlines. Enter to win a trip for two at globaltravelerusa.com/munichcontest.