Jena, 15.05.2026 – Next Tuesday, Holzmarkt will transform into a place of encounter on the occasion of the nationwide Diversity Day. Under the motto “Together a Whole,” municipal actors and social institutions invite the public to the 13th Day of Diversity.
- What: 13th Day of Diversity (Motto: “Together a Whole”)
- When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Where: Holzmarkt, Jena (View on Google Maps)
- Organizer: Anti-Discrimination Office of the City of Jena, AWO, and around 25 other partners
Colorful Program and Interactive Activities
The action day offers visitors a varied supporting program. On stage, artists such as DJ Marko Schlöffel and the inclusive band “HandyCap” will provide entertainment with music and dance. In parallel, around 25 different organizations will present themselves at information booths.
With numerous interactive activities, the participating associations and institutions provide information on important social topics such as diversity, participation, and everyday coexistence. The background of the event is the nationwide Diversity Day, which annually sets a visible sign for diversity and tolerance in the working world and society. In Jena, the local edition of this action day is already celebrating its 13th anniversary.
Background: Holzmarkt as an Urban Meeting Point
Holzmarkt is one of the most central and busiest squares in Jena’s city center. Historically, as the name suggests, it was the main transshipment point for the city’s timber trade. Today, it functions as an important hub between Löbdergraben and the pedestrian zone at Nonnenplan.
Due to its central location and high pedestrian traffic, the square is regularly used for municipal information stands, rallies, and action days such as the Day of Diversity. Visitors to the event can easily reach Holzmarkt via the central public transport stops.
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Day of Diversity on May 19 at Holzmarkt
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