Overview
- The SemperOpernball will take place on 6 February 2026 in Dresden under the motto "Film ab! Einzigartig. Emotional. Elegant."
- Iris Berben will receive a Choros award for long‑standing civic engagement opposing antisemitism, xenophobia, right‑wing extremism.
- Christian Friedel is selected for a cultural Choros award, noting his ties to Dresden’s theater scene and his anticipation of a "rapturous" dance celebration.
- Mezzosoprano Valerie Eickhoff will be honored with the Choros Nachwuchspreis, which is reported to carry a €5,000 endowment.
- Reports describe the Choros statuette as made of Meissen porcelain, reflecting the event’s link to regional craftsmanship.