Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
On June 4, 2026, in Jena, the storyteller Antje Horn and the Brass Band BlechKLANG will present ‘Hofgeschichten und Blechgeflüster,’ a unique fusion of poetic narratives and the warm sound of a traditional British-style brass ensemble.
A research team at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has achieved a significant breakthrough in infection biology by decoding how cholera bacteria use a small RNA molecule to protect themselves against the uncontrolled multiplication of dangerous viruses.
More than 100 young people gathered in the Jenaer Innenstadt on Wednesday to protest the planned establishment of a Bundeswehr recruitment and medical examination center.
Jena, June 3, 2026: Starting June 8, the Jena district of Lobeda will focus on environmental and climate protection. The “Lobeda gießt” initiative, together with local partners, invites the public to this year’s Gießtage to raise awareness for urban greenery and the sustainable use of resources.
The “Schulstreik gegen Wehrpflicht” alliance is calling for a protest rally on the Jenaer Marktplatz against the planned Bundeswehr recruitment center in the Goethe Galerie.
The GalaxSea leisure pool in Jena has entered its planned 1.5-year renovation phase following a well-attended farewell party with over 1,100 guests.
To prepare parents and caregivers for medical emergencies involving infants and young children, the Universitätsklinikum Jena is hosting the 5th Jenaer Kindernotfalltag with practical training and expert advice.
Jena, 02.06.2026 – Due to a registered demonstration, road users in the Jena city center must prepare for short-term disruptions on Wednesday afternoon. Temporary closures will occur along the route between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Reparier-Café Jena invites citizens to the Umwelthaus at Wertstoffhof Nord to repair defective everyday items together with volunteers.
Jena, 02.06.2026 – Scientists from Jena have found a groundbreaking explanation for why the human gut flora degrades in old age and inflammation levels rise. Their research focuses on the body’s own immune defense.