Germany's Largest Student Party
The freshmen party (esp) is the legendary party that brings together students from all semesters every year. With 5 different areas and refreshing drinks from 8 different bars, esp is the perfect place to celebrate together and meet new people. Be there as a university building transforms into a unique party backdrop and experience an unforgettable night full of music and good vibes!
... and of course you
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Mechanical Engineering Building of TUM at the Garching Campus
No bottles / No glass on the premises / No backpacks / No umbrellas / Cash only / Be nice to each other :)
DJ Lineup
To be determined :)
@alexdlicious / @dj_johnny_jump / @_chefcurry_ / @djdenialofficial / @wavex99 / @doublle__ / @mkrpns / @tolbauer
Ticket Sales
12€
Presale
15€
Box Office
The presale takes place on 11/05/2026 at 1:00 PM at the FSMB office in Garching and the AStA office at the downtown campus.
Offers & Prices (to be determined :) )
Drinks
| Beer (0.5l)*) | €4 |
| Soft drinks & Water (0.5l)∗) | €2.50 |
| Cocktails (0.3l; alcoholic)∗) | €6 |
| Cocktails (0.3l; non-alcoholic)∗) | €4 |
| Shots (2cl) | €2 |
| Shots (4cl) | €3 |
| Cocktail Bucket (5l) **) | €50 |
Tap water available at all bars in exchange for a cup deposit
Happy Hour
| *): During the 1st hour | -€1 |
| **): During the first half hour | €30 |
Food
| Pizza (1/4 slice) | €2.50 |
| Pizza | €9.00 |
| French Fries | €3 |
| Hot Dog | €3 |
| Spring Rolls (5 pieces) | €3 |
Deposit or Shot
For every drink purchased, you will receive a deposit chip. You can return your cups at any bar and get your money back. Alternatively, you can exchange them for a shot at the bars.
How do I get in?
But how on earth do I get back home?
Oh yes, trust us, we know Garching isn't exactly the center of the universe, but don't worry – we spared no expense or effort to get you home safely from the party in the middle of the night without a car.
Both special U-Bahn trains and special buses will be provided.
U-Bahn
→ Münchner Freiheit
- 01:36
- 02:30
- 03:30
- 04:00
- 04:30
- 05:06
(first regular U-Bahn)
Bus
→ Freising
- 02:30
- 04:15
Garching-Forschungszentrum • Dietersheim, Echinger Straße (Bus Stop) • Eching Ost S-Bahn • S-Bahn Neufahrn (Bahnhofstr.) • Grüneck, Erdinger Str. (Bus Stop) • Freising, Station • Freising, Vöttingerstr./Intersection Gregor-Mendel-Str. (Bus Stop Freising Weihenstephan)
Awareness
It is important to us that all guests feel comfortable and safe at esp. That's why there is an awareness team at esp that is there for you if you need help or feel uncomfortable.
Our dedicated awareness team wears purple vests and is available at all times.
You are also welcome to approach our bar staff or security.
If you want, you can use the code word "Panama" to quietly draw attention to your situation.
You can also reach us by phone at +49 89 289 129 80.
Volunteering
Sign up now as a volunteer!
Go to registrationOf course, we reward your hard work! Depending on your shift, you can expect:
- Free admission
- An exclusive esp t-shirt
- Vouchers for food and drinks at the party
- Catering during your shift
- Lots of fun
- Unlimited party at the exclusive helpers' party
- Small gifts depending on the volunteer role
Want to know what it looks like behind the scenes?
Photos from Past esps
Our photographers were tirelessly at work during and before the party to capture the best moments. You can check out the resulting photos in our photo gallery.To the Photo Gallery
TUMinside - The Magistrale as a Dancefloor: esp24
At esp24, we were thrilled to have a very special opportunity: ProLehre Media Production, on behalf of the TUM Center for Study and Teaching, produced a TUMinside feature about esp! In this segment, you get exciting behind-the-scenes insights into esp, see how this project comes together, and experience the enthusiasm of the guests firsthand. Anyone who has been there before will surely recognize themselves in many scenes – and anyone who doesn't know esp yet will get a great impression of why this party is so special. A huge thank you to the ProLehre team for this fantastic production! Be sure to watch the video!
TUMreport - So Much Work Behind the Legendary Freshmen Party
On the occasion of esp's 25th anniversary, ProLehre Media Production created not only the TUMinside feature but also a compact and informative TUMreport about esp. In just a few minutes, you get a comprehensive overview of what makes esp so unique: the interdisciplinary teams, the creative challenges, and the special atmosphere that is created anew every year. The report shows what goes into the organization and what esp means for the organizing team and guests. Whether you just want a quick impression or want to dive back into memories of esp – this video is worth it! Many thanks to ProLehre for this great summary and collaboration!
