Name: Frechen Pottery Market 2026
Start: 2026-05-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-10T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Rund ums Rathaus Frechen — Innenstadt

Pottery Market Frechen

About Pottery Market Frechen

The Frechen Pottery Market is one of Germany's most important ceramics markets. From May 9 to 10, 2026, over 90 selected ceramic artists from all over Europe will present their works in the 51st edition around Frechen Town Hall. Organized by the KERAMION Foundation in cooperation with the City of Frechen — Frechen, as a historical stronghold of the Rhenish stoneware tradition (16th–18th centuries), is a fitting location. Saturday 10 AM–6 PM, Sunday 11 AM–5 PM. Free admission, children's workshops at KERAMION, Sunday shopping 1 PM–6 PM.

Dates 09 May — 10 May 2026

Venue Frechen (05362)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Pottery Market Frechen — edition 2026

51st Frechen Pottery Market on May 9 and 10, 2026, around Frechen Town Hall. Over 90 selected ceramic artists from all over Europe. Saturday 10 AM–6 PM, Sunday 11 AM–5 PM. Free admission. Children's workshops at KERAMION. Sunday shopping 1 PM–6 PM in Frechen city center.

The 51st edition of the traditional pottery market will take place on the weekend of May 9/10, 2026, in Frechen's city center — organized by the KERAMION Foundation in cooperation with the City of Frechen. The exhibitors cover the entire spectrum of contemporary ceramics: from functional ceramics to sculptures and design objects.

Highlights Pottery Market Frechen 2026

51st edition of the traditional event
90+ exhibitors from all over Europe
Sunday shopping 1 PM–6 PM
Children's workshops and museum opening at KERAMION
Free admission

Programme Pottery Market Frechen 2026

Frechen Pottery Market 2026 Program

Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

10:00 AM: Opening of the Pottery Market
All Day: 90+ exhibitors around Frechen Town Hall (Johann-Schmitz-Platz)
KERAMION Museum open, special exhibition
Children's workshops at KERAMION
Pottery demonstrations at market stalls

Sunday, May 10, 2026, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM

11:00 AM: Market opening Day 2
1:00 PM–6:00 PM: Sunday shopping in Frechen city center
Children's workshops, demonstrations, market activities
5:00 PM: Market closes

Details and exhibitor list: keramion.de/toepfermarkt.

Prices Pottery Market Frechen 2026

Admission to the Pottery Market is free. Children's workshops at KERAMION for a small material fee (approx. €5–€10).

Practical information

Practical information — Pottery Market Frechen

Getting There

S-Bahn lines S12/S19 to Frechen-Bahnhof, then a 10-minute walk to the center. By car: A4 exit Frechen-Königsdorf, parking garages at the Town Hall.

Admission Fees

Admission to the Pottery Market is completely free. Regular admission to the KERAMION Museum during the market weekend; children's workshops for a small material fee.

Tip

If you're looking for specific items: Arriving early on Saturday morning is recommended (10 AM opening), exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces often sell out quickly. Sunday is more relaxed, combined with Sunday shopping in the city center and a visit to the café.

51st Pottery Market — Ceramic Art from All Over Europe

Since 1976, the Frechen Pottery Market has been one of Germany's most traditional and high-quality ceramics markets. In 2026, the KERAMION Foundation celebrates the 51st edition on the weekend of May 9 and 10. Over 90 selected ceramic artists from all over Europe will showcase their latest works around Frechen Town Hall — functional ceramics, sculptures, design objects, installations.

Frechen — Historic Stoneware Town

Frechen is not by chance the location for the Pottery Market: In the 16th to 18th centuries, the town in the Rhein-Erft district (approx. 53,000 inhabitants) was a European center for stoneware production. The Frechener Bartmannkrugs — grey or brown salt-glazed vessels with the characteristic bearded mask face — were exported worldwide and can now be found in museums around the globe. The KERAMION Foundation (Museum for Contemporary and Historical Ceramics) is a direct consequence of this tradition and actively cultivates it.

KERAMION Foundation — Organizer and Program

The organizer is the KERAMION Foundation in cooperation with the City of Frechen. Key sponsors include Stadtbetrieb Frechen GmbH, Kreissparkasse Köln, and Quarzwerke GmbH. The KERAMION Museum will remain open during the Pottery Market and complements the program with:

Children's Workshops — Pottery for the little ones
Special Exhibitions of contemporary ceramics
Demonstrations and Hands-on Stations
Museum Café with refreshments

Sunday Shopping and Frechen City Center

The Pottery Market coincides with a Sunday shopping event in Frechen's city center (shops open 1:00 PM–6:00 PM). The city marketing department thus closely integrates the market into the revitalization of the city center — a model that enhances the visibility of ceramic art and its economic significance equally.

Rhein-Erft District — Ceramic Region

Frechen is located in the western Rhein-Erft district, directly adjacent to Cologne (S-Bahn connection). The entire region is historically shaped by clay extraction and ceramic production — to this day, important ceramic companies and research institutions are located here. The Pottery Market is an expression of this vibrant tradition and attracts collectors, designers, and enthusiasts from all over Germany and neighboring countries.