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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’.
On Wednesday, March 3, 2027, the Volkshaus Jena transforms into a world-class cabaret. The renowned ‘The Firebirds Burlesque Show’ comes to the city on the Saale, promising a high-caliber fusion of live music, dance, and stylish seduction. Experience an unforgettable evening of retro charm and artistic excellence.
The Fulldome Festival 2026 enters its final day at the Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena, featuring a program of scientific exchange and immersive film art.
Berlin underground rap icon MC Bomber is bringing his “Die seriöse Tour” to Jena this autumn. Get ready for an electrifying night of classic boom-bap, sharp punchlines, and raw energy at the F-Haus on November 6, 2026.
The world’s oldest operating large planetarium, the ZEISS Planetarium Jena, reopens its doors just in time for its 100th anniversary following comprehensive technical modernization.
Jena, July 16, 2026 – During the summer holidays, the Künstlerische Abendschule Jena e. V. is offering a creative holiday program that combines outdoor nature experiences with practical studio craftsmanship.
Jena, 16.07.2026 – This year’s sculpture exhibition by the Jenaer Kunstverein was ceremoniously opened today, Thursday, in the Botanischer Garten Jena. Under the title “gewachsen und gegossen” (grown and cast), the renowned sculptor Beate Debus, who lives in the Rhön region, presents her works in the heart of the ‘Lichtstadt’.
Jena, July 16, 2026 – The ‘Musikbaustelle’ (Music Construction Site) is currently taking place at the Kassablanca club in Jena, a creative summer holiday program for teenagers and young adults. Participants can make music together and explore their creativity without any prior knowledge.
Jena, July 16, 2026. The long-term product exhibition ‘Experience More Light’ by Jenoptik AG opens its doors to the public today in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. Admission to the presentation, which offers deep insights into the history of the Thuringian company and state-of-the-art optical technologies, is completely free of charge.
The Frommannscher Skulpturen Garten hosts the new open-air exhibition ‘lucide’ by artist Cornelia Weihe today and tomorrow, featuring delicate steel sculptures that engage in a direct dialogue with the surrounding nature.
Jena, July 16, 2026 – The Kino am Markt in Jena will screen the award-winning arthouse masterpiece “RESURRECTION” by director Bi Gan on selected dates in July.