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Jena, April 15, 2026. The Kunstsammlung Jena is once again in possession of a long-lost work by the expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The artwork, which was confiscated during the Nazi era, unexpectedly surfaced on the art market and has now been presented to the public for the first time.
Minister President Mario Voigt will discuss Thuringia’s structural changes and future challenges at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena on April 20, 2026.
Jena, April 15, 2026. Following the winter break, the ensemble “Theaterrausch Jena” returns impressively to the stage with a new production of the world-famous Hofmannsthal classic “Jedermann” at the Kulturschlachthof.
Allergy sufferers in Jena must prepare for high pollen concentrations today. Birch and ash are particularly active. Here are tips for prevention and background information on the situation in the Saaletal.
The band Kombynat Robotron is performing this Wednesday at Kulturbahnhof Jena, offering music fans an exciting live performance in the city’s well-known alternative cultural center.
The ADFC Jena-Saaletal invites cyclists and interested citizens to its next open meet-up on April 16 at VHS Jena to discuss cycling traffic and future tours.
On May 9, 2026, the daycare center „Am Steiger“ in Jena opens its doors for a Day of the Open Garden, offering insights into its pedagogical work and a colorful program for all ages.
Jena, 15.04.2026 – The Jena art scene celebrates one of its most influential figures: Gerlinde Böhnisch-Metzmacher was honored by friends and companions on the occasion of her 90th birthday. For this festive occasion, the Verlag der Jenaer Bücherstube has published a new anniversary book.
Jena, 15.04.2026. The Thüringer Landesamt für Statistik has published new data from the 2022 Census. For Jena, a massive range in rental prices is evident, varying between 5 and 14 euros depending on the location.
Colorful awakening in the center of Jena: This year’s butterfly season has officially begun at the Botanischer Garten. Visitors can now once again observe a wide variety of tropical butterflies up close in the climate-controlled greenhouse.