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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’.
Hamburg comedian and bestselling author Nicole Jäger brings her new program “Grande Dame” to Jena. On June 5, the 43-year-old will address self-love and body acceptance with humor at F-Haus.
Jena, May 20, 2026. The Kunstsammlung Jena invites visitors to a special scenic reading this coming Friday as part of the current exhibition by action artist Jonathan Meese.
Jena, May 19, 2026 – Students from the Musik- und Kunstschule Jena have excelled with outstanding musical performances at the renowned Carl-Schroeder-Wettbewerb 2026 in Sondershausen, returning with top ratings and awards.
Jena, May 18, 2026. With music, community, and a spirit of giving, the Jena parish is supporting the upcoming renovation of the Stadtkirche St. Michael. For the “Blues im Mai” benefit festival on Whit Monday, the historic Kirchplatz will be transformed into a musical stage for a good cause.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is on the verge of its reopening. Following extensive renovation and modernization, the tradition-steeped venue will be completed exactly in time for its 100th birthday.
As part of the Wippertusfest, a flea market is taking place this Sunday in Brückenstraße, Jena, offering a wide range of vintage items, antiques, and household goods for collectors and bargain hunters.
Jena celebrates the 13th Diversity Day at Holzmarkt on May 19, 2026, featuring a stage program, information booths, and a focus on social participation.
The latest edition of the ARD-alpha-Ländermagazin focuses on Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, exploring its far-reaching influence on the City of Light.
The International Organ Summer begins on May 20, 2026, with the traditional Jenaer Orgelnacht, featuring a musical journey through three city center churches.
Jena, May 15, 2026 – This coming Sunday, a flea market held on the occasion of the Wippertusfest will attract bargain hunters to Brückenstraße. We summarize the most important details for the weekend.