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As part of the Kulturarena 2026, the play “Thüringenkrimi – Cash” will be performed on July 20th at the Jenaer Theatervorplatz, offering a regional crime thriller highlight under the open sky.
On Tuesday, May 5, the Critical Mass action alliance is organizing a bicycle demonstration in Jena. Participants are demanding a significantly faster expansion of the cycling infrastructure in the Freistaat and will start at 6 p.m. at Holzmarkt.
Following their early confirmed relegation from the Frauen-Bundesliga, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is facing a comprehensive structural overhaul. The departure of the sporting management has already been decided, while large parts of the future squad planning remain completely open.
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the spring edition of the Wagnergassenfest will take place in Jena’s city center. Visitors can expect a diverse program of music and culture, while drivers must prepare for closures around Johannisplatz.
The kick-off time for the highly anticipated Thüringen Pokal final between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and ZFC Meuselwitz has been confirmed for May 23, 2026, in Jena.
Jena, 04.05.2026. FC Carl Zeiss Jena must face the bitter path to a lower division. A clear 1-5 defeat over the weekend finally sealed the relegation of the traditional club from Thüringen.
Jena, May 4, 2026 – As part of the Lesefrühling, the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena invites you to an informative and practical book presentation. Jena-based physician Dr. med. Carolin von Edlinger will present her new book “The ABC of Vitamins” on Tuesday evening, shedding light on the medical significance of micronutrients.
“Tell us your GLASHAUS story!” With this appeal, the Glashaus im Paradies e.V. is currently reaching out to the population of Jena to collect personal memories of the iconic glass pavilion in Paradiespark via postcards.
Jena / Teufelstal, 04.05.2026 – Following a brutal violent crime, police have arrested three suspects. An 18-year-old man was abducted across state borders in a car trunk and suffered life-threatening injuries.
Jena, 04.05.2026. Under the motto “School Strike Against Conscription,” the DemokraTEAM alliance is calling for a demonstration in downtown Jena next Friday, May 8, 2026. The action is part of a nationwide protest by students against the reintroduction of compulsory military service.