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On May 23, 2026, the Jenaer Philharmonie delivered an impressive concert at the Volkshaus under the direction of the internationally sought-after Austrian conductor Katharina Wincor. The audience was delighted by the sensitive yet powerful interpretation of works from the Second Viennese School and Franz Schubert.
Visitors to Jena’s Südbad should expect significant parking restrictions this Saturday. Due to the Thüringenpokal final, the regular parking lot will be temporarily unavailable.
The Australian formation “Ukulele Death Squad” will visit the Thuringian university city next summer. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the band, known for its explosive stage show, will perform an open-air concert as part of the Jenaer Kulturarena.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces ZFC Meuselwitz in the Thuringian Cup final. The match marks the final game for head coach Volkan Uluç and offers a chance for DFB-Pokal qualification.
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, medical care in Jena is ensured through the pharmacy emergency service and the medical on-call service, even outside regular opening hours.
Following the missed promotion to the 3. Liga, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is preparing for a personnel realignment. Head coach Volkan Uluc will leave the club after the Thüringenpokal final, while Sporting Director Miroslav Jovic searches for a successor.
A recent scientific study from Jena shows that humans in tropical rainforests were already intensively cultivating and processing crops thousands of years before the emergence of classical agriculture, challenging existing theories on the transition to farming.
Donations in the six-figure range have already been received for the urgent renovation work on the vault of the historic Stadtkirche St. Michael in Jena. Over 100,000 Euros have been collected so far, but further support is needed as total costs remain uncertain.
Jena University Hospital (UKJ) is dedicating its upcoming public evening lecture to the chronic condition endometriosis, focusing on modern pain therapies and holistic treatment paths for those affected.
Manuela Vogt, head of the Kreishandwerkerschaft Jena/Saale-Holzland, has been honored in Berlin for her innovative project promoting women in skilled trades.