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The beloved fairy tale ‘Three Wishes for Cinderella’ comes to the Sparkassen Arena in Jena as a lavish musical production. On January 26, 2027, the city’s largest event venue will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, promising an enchanting evening for the entire family.
Jena, 06.07.2026 – Following a brazen shoplifting incident at an electronics store in Jena’s city center, the police have launched a public appeal for information. The incident occurred on Goethestraße.
Jena, July 6, 2026 – Renowned Jena sports historian, co-founder of the Rennsteiglauf, and long-time head of university sports, Hans-Georg Kremer, celebrated his 80th birthday. On this occasion, the distinguished sports official was honored for his outstanding life achievements.
Jena, 06.07.2026 – Next weekend, Jena will become the center of East German rugby: The renowned “Beast from the East 7s” tournament will take place on July 11 and 12, 2026, featuring around 25 teams competing for key rankings.
Starting today, Jenoptik AG invites citizens and visitors to a long-term product exhibition in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. Under the motto ‘Experience More Light,’ the company offers a permanent, free opportunity to learn about the technology and history of the traditional Jena-based corporation.
The Jena Art Association’s annual sculpture exhibition begins this Monday at the Botanical Garden Jena, featuring works by sculptor Beate Debus.
The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) Jena celebrates its 180th anniversary with a special exhibition: ‘Lichtwechsel – Antike Reliefs neu sehen’ uses an innovative lighting concept to present historical plaster casts in a new light.
Jena, July 6, 2026. The new summer exhibition “lucide” by artist Cornelia Weihe opens today in the Frommannscher Skulpturen Garten. The show presents delicate steel works in harmonious interaction with nature.
Heideland, July 6, 2026 – Late Sunday evening, police in Heideland stopped a heavily intoxicated cyclist. A witness had previously reported the man for riding in a clear zigzag pattern on the main road.
Apolda, 06.07.2026 – On Saturday evening, a dispute on Leutloffstraße in Apolda escalated, resulting in a 48-year-old man being pushed from a balcony. Police suspect a personal family-related background as the trigger for the altercation.