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03. September 2026

IN-HOUSE EXHIBITION 2026

THE RARE. THE NEW. THE UNEXPECTED:

At its 2026 in-house exhibition, MEISSEN presents a world that blends extraordi-nary craftsmanship, contemporary design, and surprising inspirations. The focus is on new, limited-edition masterpieces, new designs, and unexpected collaborations. The diversity and brilliance of the works on display far exceed what a single tour can showcase; this is just a small glimpse into the extraordinary world of the 2026 in-house exhibition.

21. August 2026

PRESS CLARIFICATION

ARTICLE IN THE SÄCHSISCHE ZEITUNG AND LEIPZIGER VOLKSZEITUNG 21 AUGUST 2026

In articles published by Sächsische Zeitung and Leipziger Volkszeitung on 21 August 2026 concerning MEISSEN, it was stated, among other things, that the Free State of Saxony had provided the Manufactory with €52.2 million in subsidies in 2023 and 2024 alone in order to prevent its collapse.

This wording suggests that the Manufactory is currently incurring annual losses in the high double-digit millions that have to be covered by the Free State of Saxony. This is not the case.

The €52.2 million is primarily attributable to the conversion of shareholder loans from previous years, with the majority dating back to years prior to 2015. These liabilities are primarily attributable to burdens incurred by the company during its expansion into other product segments, including clothing, furniture, accessories and jewellery.

The amount also includes funds related to the company’s restructuring in 2019, as well as COVID-19 assistance. The figures cited in the articles are therefore not new. Since 2015, both the company and the media have repeatedly reported on these amounts in various contexts. What is correct is that, for the two years 2023 and 2024, the Manufactory received a total of €6 million under a cultural burden compensation scheme (Kulturlastausgleich).

20. April 2026

MEISSEN X MILAN DESIGN WEEK

MEISSEN is more than porcelain, it defines space. During Milan Design Week, from April 20 to 25, 2026, Europe’s first porcelain manufactory will present an Interior Collection at the All Saints Anglican Church, where iconic masterpieces engage in a dialogue with contemporary architecture. The exhibition treats each object as a spatial statement: a precisely placed element that intensifies atmospheres, sharpens proportions, and opens up new perspectives on space. In this presentation, the icons of MEISSEN reveal their enduring radiance.

06. February 2026

CHOROS AWARD

Semper Opera Ball 2026: Iris Berben, Christian Friedel, and Valerie Eick-hoff honored with prestigious award. The CHOROS Award pays tribute to these extraordinary personalities whose artistry, passion, and com-mitment extend far beyond the stage.