Jena, May 18, 2026. With music, community, and a spirit of giving, the Jena parish is supporting the upcoming renovation of the Stadtkirche St. Michael. For the “Blues im Mai” benefit festival on Whit Monday, the historic Kirchplatz will be transformed into a musical stage for a good cause.
- Event: Benefit Festival “Blues im Mai”
- Date: Whit Monday, May 25, 2026
- Start: 10:00 AM (Service), from 11:30 AM (Music Festival)
- Location: Marktplatz and Kirchplatz, Jena
- Admission: Free (Donations are welcome)
- Purpose: Vault renovation of the Stadtkirche St. Michael
Ecumenical Kick-off and Musical Program
The festival day begins at 10:00 AM with a festive ecumenical service directly on the Jenaer Marktplatz. Afterwards, the congregation, accompanied by the sounds of the brass choir, will move over to the neighboring Kirchplatz. There, the official starting signal for the music festival will be given at 11:30 AM.
A diverse line-up awaits visitors on stage: In addition to the well-known Thuringian blues guitarist Jürgen Kerth, “Mr. Saxx” and the “Musikwerkstatt Jena” will also perform. The family-friendly offering is rounded off by a special children’s program as well as a wide selection of food and drinks for all guests.
Every Cent Helps the Vault
All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the urgently needed vault renovation of the Stadtkirche St. Michael. Those who cannot be there in person but still wish to support the project can also make a donation via bank transfer:
- Account Holder: Evangelischer Kirchenkreisverband Gera
- IBAN: DE70 5206 0410 0005 0417 75
- Reference: „Gewölbe Stadtkirche“
Background: The Stadtkirche St. Michael in Jena
The Protestant Stadtkirche St. Michael is one of Jena’s most defining landmarks. Construction of the late Gothic hall church began around the year 1380. The building gained historical and supra-regional importance, among other things, as a preaching site for Martin Luther during the Reformation. The structure, whose characteristic tower significantly dominates the silhouette of the historic old town, requires continuous structural maintenance. The upcoming renovation of the historic vault is an elaborate and cost-intensive project that relies heavily on the commitment and donations from the community.
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Benefizfest für Stadtkirche St. Michael
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