Well-known national and international artists attract thousands of Plauen residents and guests to the city.
Since 1996 a Lace Princess has also been elected for the Lace Festival . She represents the city of Plauen, the Vogtland district and the Plauener Spitze und Stickerei e.V. industry association. The current lace princess Maxi Schulz was elected for four years in 2021.