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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’.
Jena, 05/09/2026. The Jena Stadtlab is transforming into a meeting point for art and coffee lovers for the next four weeks. With the pop-up project “Kreativ-Café Vivantia,” an interactive concept is moving into the premises, combining enjoyment and creative work.
The British a cappella group “The Flying Pickets” performed at the opening of the Jenaer Frühlingsmarkt on the Marktplatz, drawing numerous visitors to the city center for the start of the festival weekend.
Anticipation for the summer of culture in Jena is rising rapidly: The Kulturarena 2026 organizing team reports the first sold-out concerts nearly two months before the start. According to the organizers, anyone wishing to experience international and national music stars live this year should hurry to purchase tickets.
The Jena Spring Market has officially opened its gates, bringing a festive atmosphere to the center of the City of Light. Highlights include the iconic Ferris wheel and a spacious layout for visitors.
Jena, 08.05.2026. Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is dedicating a large-scale project to the lives of people in the region around the year 1600. The research is the subject of various TV magazines this Friday.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Jenaer Preis für Zivilcourage, a special award for continuous commitment will be presented this year alongside the regular prize. Citizens have until July 3 to nominate deserving individuals for the honor.
Jena, 08.05.2026 – This weekend, the 3sat “Ländermagazin” is dedicated extensively to the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. The 30-minute report, produced by Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), highlights the historical path of the city’s history and takes a detailed look at current research projects with Europe-wide impact.
Jena, May 7, 2026. Tomorrow, Friday, the traditional Frühlingsmarkt in the Jena city center opens its doors. Visitors can expect a ten-day program of live music, culinary offerings, and a fair for the whole family.
On the occasion of the historical anniversary, the Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Jena invites the public to a musical commemoration on May 8 at the Gemeindehaus Mitte to mark the end of the Second World War.
Jena, 07.05.2026 – The Landeskirchliche Gemeinschaft Jena is organizing an information evening on the current situation in the Middle East next Tuesday. Guest speaker is Middle East correspondent Mirjam Holmer, who will report on social and political developments.