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’.
The Jena Nord substation is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A special exhibition at the Imaginata is dedicated to the historical and technical development of one of Thuringia’s most important energy hubs.
Jena, August 23, 2026 – Under the title ‘Art in Paradise,’ the Jenaer Kunstverein is hosting its annual summer festival this afternoon. Visitors can expect a diverse cultural program starting at 3:00 PM in the unique setting of the Glashaus in Paradies.
The Braugasthof Papiermühle is celebrating its 30th anniversary and invites the public to a large commemorative festival featuring a diverse entertainment program for the whole family.
Jena, August 22, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is taking its audience on a visual expedition to the far north: the production ‘Aurora – Magic of the North’ is an immersive show for families and astronomy enthusiasts that combines scientific insights with footage of the northern lights.
Jena, 22.08.2026 – The Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers an extraordinary and educational excursion destination with its traditional Anatomical Collection. Visitors can explore the functionality of the human body through authentic specimens and detailed models.
Jena, August 22, 2026: The Jena City Forest offers guided forest bathing sessions, where participants can find relaxation through targeted sensory exercises in the woods.
Jena, August 22, 2026 – The French trio Robinson Khoury – MŸA impressed the audience at the Jena Kulturarena on Friday evening with exceptional musical quality. While unsettled weather led to a comparatively low turnout, it created a particularly dense and intimate atmosphere in front of the stage.
The skies over Thuringia are set to host a spectacular celestial event: On the morning of August 2, 2027, the moon will pass in front of the sun, producing a striking partial solar eclipse in Jena. Around 40 percent of the solar disk will be covered around midday. Event: Partial Solar Eclipse 2027 (Magnitude 0.50) … Read more
Thüringen, August 21, 2026 – The fourth weekend of August offers a diverse leisure program in the Free State for families, music enthusiasts, and culture lovers. Numerous cities and municipalities are hosting open-air festivals, special exhibitions, and adventure days from Friday to Sunday.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is expanding its family program with a new attraction: ‘The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure’ marks the debut of the popular green characters in their own 360° dome production.