Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
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’.
Jena, February 25, 2027: The well-known punk rock band Feine Sahne Fischfilet is going on tour and will make a stop in Jena in the spring of 2027. Fans of the band can look forward to a live concert at the local Sparkassen Arena.
Finnish soprano and rock icon Tarja Turunen brings her spectacular ‘Frisson’ tour to Jena’s F-Haus on October 5, 2026. Experience a night of symphonic metal mastery in an intimate setting.
As part of the Composé Festival, an interactive acrobatics workshop is taking place today at the MoMoLo Circuszelt in Jena, led by Tripotes la Compagnie.
The city of Jena has published its construction report for the 36th calendar week (August 31 to September 6, 2026). Road users and residents should prepare for new restrictions and ongoing major projects.
German avant-garde pop and indie rock legend Phillip Boa and the Voodooclub is coming to Jena for an exclusive additional concert on Friday, November 20, 2026. Music fans in Thuringia can look forward to an atmospheric evening filled with unforgettable classics and high-energy rhythms at the iconic F-Haus.
Marine biologist, research diver, and environmental activist Robert Marc Lehmann brings his captivating live report ‘Mission Erde’ to Jena. On November 18, 2026, he will take the stage at the Sparkassen-Arena to share dramatic stories from his frontline work protecting endangered species and global ecosystems.
Jena, August 28, 2026. Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche has released his latest video message regarding current events and projects in Jena.
German hard rock powerhouse The New Roses is bringing their massive ‘Down & Dirty Tour 2026’ to Thuringia. On Friday, December 4, 2026, the band will turn the Jena F-Haus into a high-octane hub of pure, handmade rock ‘n’ roll. Don’t miss this electrifying night of stadium-sized sound in an intimate club setting.
Jena, August 28, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is now taking visitors into the fascinating world of the Northern Lights. The new immersive show ‘Aurora – Magic of the North’ celebrates its debut under the large star dome, combining spectacular nature footage with scientific insights.
The world-famous dino-metal band Heavysaurus is bringing their high-energy 2026 Metal Tour to Jena! Get ready for a rock concert experience designed for the whole family at the legendary F-Haus. Don’t miss this prehistoric musical spectacle.