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Jena, August 14, 2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium invites visitors to rediscover the phenomenon of the aurora borealis in an immersive show. The production ‘Aurora – Magic of the North’ combines scientific findings with spectacular visual recordings.
Jena, August 14, 2026: The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei is hosting a special workshop for tech-savvy girls today. Under the title “Robot Girlzz,” primary school students are discovering the world of building and engineering.
In the final week of the Thuringian summer holidays, the Imaginata in Jena is hosting a diverse holiday program featuring two specialized workshops for children and teenagers.
Jena, August 13, 2026 – How does garden maintenance affect local insect and plant life? As part of her doctoral thesis, biologist Maya Bosch is investigating biodiversity in Jena’s allotment gardens and is calling on citizens to participate.
The city of Jena reminds citizens that the online participation process for the planned redesign of Ernst-Abbe-Platz is entering its final phase.
Jena, 13.08.2026 – The new family program “The Enchanted Reef” is launching at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. The show is aimed at young visitors and combines entertainment with educational content.
Jena and Gotha, August 13, 2026: The region offers two cultural highlights featuring open-air music for the upcoming weekend.
Jena, August 12, 2026 – From September 11 to 20, 2026, Jena’s city center will once again transform into a festival zone. The historic Jena Old Town Festival offers ten days of entertainment, culinary options, and a musical program for all generations.
Two unidentified men posed as property management employees to gain access to a senior citizen’s apartment in Jena, stealing over 1,000 euros in cash.
Jena welcomes 916 first-graders and 1,139 students transitioning to fifth grade for the upcoming school year starting August 17, 2026.