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Current event tips, concerts, exhibitions, and cultural highlights in Jena. Find out what’s happening at the Kulturarena, Theaterhaus, and the clubs of the ‘Lichtstadt’.
The beloved fairy tale ‘Three Wishes for Cinderella’ comes to the Sparkassen Arena in Jena as a lavish musical production. On January 26, 2027, the city’s largest event venue will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, promising an enchanting evening for the entire family.
Starting today, Jenoptik AG invites citizens and visitors to a long-term product exhibition in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. Under the motto ‘Experience More Light,’ the company offers a permanent, free opportunity to learn about the technology and history of the traditional Jena-based corporation.
The Jena Art Association’s annual sculpture exhibition begins this Monday at the Botanical Garden Jena, featuring works by sculptor Beate Debus.
The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) Jena celebrates its 180th anniversary with a special exhibition: ‘Lichtwechsel – Antike Reliefs neu sehen’ uses an innovative lighting concept to present historical plaster casts in a new light.
Jena, July 6, 2026. The new summer exhibition “lucide” by artist Cornelia Weihe opens today in the Frommannscher Skulpturen Garten. The show presents delicate steel works in harmonious interaction with nature.
Successful stand-up comedian Osan Yaran is coming to Jena in spring 2027! On April 21, he will present his brand-new solo show ‘Wollen wir beginnen?’ at the Sparkassen Arena. Get ready for an energetic evening filled with hilarious everyday observations and sharp-witted takes on the culture clash.
As part of the 19th Jena Poetry Talk, author Greta Maria Pichler will present her award-winning poetry debut ‘Salzwasser’ at Villa Rosenthal on Monday evening.
During the first week of the summer holidays, the Künstlerische Abendschule Jena e. V. is hosting a creative workshop for children and teenagers aged eight and older to learn the art of stop-motion animation.
Jena, 06.07.2026. The Lichtwerkstatt in Jena is offering an exciting holiday program for girls interested in technology this week. In this free workshop, participants will learn the basics of robotics and programming through hands-on activities.
Renowned Saxon comedian Olaf Schubert is bringing his latest show, “Jetzt oder now!”, to the Sparkassen Arena in Jena on May 26, 2027. Accompanied by his band, the iconic sweater-vest wearer promises an evening of absurd social commentary and humorous musical interludes that you won’t want to miss.