Meet restoration materials and craft skills in Leipzig at denkmal 2026

Architectural conservation and archaeology in one exhibition

In a 22 September press release, organiser Leipziger Messe announced that this year’s event will have a dedicated archaeology exhibition area for the first time. Visitors can explore techniques for repairing architectural heritage alongside the work of investigating and recording heritage beneath the ground. Comparing the hands that repair buildings with those that uncover artefacts can offer an interesting perspective.

See traditional skills from across Europe up close

According to an organiser interview published on 26 October, the European Mosaic of Heritage Practitioners will invite ten practitioners from ten European regions to demonstrate traditional skills. The work spans different materials and techniques, including Armenian stone monument making and Lithuanian wooden mask carving. Choose the materials that interest you and plan your route around the demonstration times to make the most of your visit.

Opening hours and venue

The venues are Hall 2 and Congress Center Leipzig (CCL), at Messe-Allee 1, 04356 Leipzig. Opening hours are 09:30–18:00 on 5 and 6 November and 09:30–16:00 on the final day, 7 November. All times are local to Leipzig.

Your admission ticket also provides access to MUTEC, the museum and exhibition technology trade fair. MUTEC takes place only on 5 and 6 November, so choose one of those two days if you want to visit both exhibitions.

Buy by 4 November for the lower advance price

The official price table is below. All amounts are in euros.

Visitors eligible for reduced admission, including students, apprentices and pensioners, must bring evidence of eligibility. Children aged 14 and under enter free; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Check the discount and accompaniment conditions before your visit.

Ticket coverage and cancellation conditions

On the day of your visit, the admission ticket can be used for a return journey to the exhibition on MDV public transport in fare zone 110, second class. Online tickets require the visitor’s name, and you must bring the identity documents specified in the terms, such as a photo ID. Under the purchase terms, there is no statutory right of withdrawal for services provided at a fixed time. If the event is cancelled without a replacement date, the amount paid is refunded; if it is postponed, existing tickets remain valid for the new date. Refund conditions also cover significant programme changes, so read the terms and distinguish these cases from cancellation because you have changed your mind.

Start planning your visit now.

• Official visitor information: https://www.denkmal-leipzig.de/en/visit/visitor-information/
• Prices, discounts and transport: https://www.denkmal-leipzig.de/en/visit/tickets-prices/
• Official ticket shop: https://tickets.leipziger-messe.de/nc/den26-vvk
• Archaeology exhibition area press release: https://www.denkmal-leipzig.de/en/press-releases/archaeology-comes-to-denkmal-amid-what-may-be-the-greatest-challenge-in-its-history