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Jena, July 14, 2026 – A special exhibition dedicated to the literary work of poet Elke Erb, who passed away in 2024, opens today at the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena, focusing on her well-known poem ‘Angekommen in Ahrenshoop’.
Starting today, the Kunstsammlung Jena is hosting the new exhibition ‘Players in Paradise’ by artist Zohar Fraiman, featuring a collection of paintings, drawings, and installations that critically examine the contemporary female experience.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – Restaurateur and retailer Swen Gottschalk is providing significant momentum for Jena’s city center through his projects. By strategically combining culinary quality with social space and innovative pop-up concepts, he is successfully countering the threat of vacancies in the city.
Jena, 13.07.2026 – With its new production of the “Kassandra-Projekt,” Theaterhaus Jena presents a highly topical work that captures the spirit of the times. The play explores the profound shift from historical lightheartedness to contemporary geopolitical instability.
The Jenaer Kunstverein’s annual sculpture exhibition opens today at the Botanical Garden Jena, featuring works by sculptor Beate Debus.
Jena, 13.07.2026 – The Filmbühne at Kulturschlachthof Jena is entering a new season. Through November 2026, the program will combine sophisticated cinematic art with socio-political discussions and culinary offerings in the heart of this socio-cultural venue.
Jena Tourist-Information is resuming its popular public city tour ‘Jena – Between History and High-Tech’ starting this Monday.
Jena, 13.07.2026 – The permanent Jenoptik product exhibition ‘Experience More Light’ opens today in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. Citizens and visitors to the city can immerse themselves in the optical and technological history of Jena with free admission.
Jena, July 12, 2026 – This Sunday evening, Theaterhaus Jena will present its annual summer spectacle, ‘Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world,’ as an open-air performance.
While bureaucratic hurdles often delay the recognition of severe disabilities in many regions, the city of Jena demonstrates how modern administration can process applications in record time.