Chemnitz Peace Prize 2026 Honours Champions of Cultural Unity on March 6
The Chemnitz Peace Prize will be awarded again this year to honour those who promote peace and cultural understanding in the city. The 2026 ceremony takes place on Friday, March 6 at 6:00 PM in the City Council Hall at Chemnitz Town Hall. Past winners include journalists, musicians, and activists from across Europe.
The prize recognises individuals, initiatives, and projects that strengthen peaceful coexistence in Chemnitz. Recent recipients have included Algerian-French journalist Boualem Sansal in 2021, the Belarusian women's rights group Frauen in Weißen Kleidern in 2022, and Ukrainian pianist Andrijj Howerha in 2023. Last year's award went to Belarusian opposition figure Siarhej Tsichanouski.
This year's ceremony will feature live music from students of the Chemnitz Municipal School of Music. After the presentation, guests are invited to a reception. The event remains free and open to the public, with media representatives also welcome to attend.
The 2026 Chemnitz Peace Prize continues a tradition of celebrating contributions to peace and dialogue. The ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall's City Council Hall. Organisers encourage all interested residents to join the event.
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