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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’.
On May 12, 2026, a so-called #LiegendDemo will take place at Holzmarkt in Jena to highlight the severe neuroimmunological disease ME/CFS and its impact on patients.
The renowned public lecture series ‘Noble Talks’ brings top-level research to Jena on May 20, 2026. Archaeogeneticist Prof. Dr. Johannes Krause will present findings on human evolutionary history at the Abbe-Zentrum Beutenberg.
As part of the Kulturarena 2026, the play “Thüringenkrimi – Cash” will be performed on July 20th at the Jenaer Theatervorplatz, offering a regional crime thriller highlight under the open sky.
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the spring edition of the Wagnergassenfest will take place in Jena’s city center. Visitors can expect a diverse program of music and culture, while drivers must prepare for closures around Johannisplatz.
Jena, May 4, 2026 – As part of the Lesefrühling, the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena invites you to an informative and practical book presentation. Jena-based physician Dr. med. Carolin von Edlinger will present her new book “The ABC of Vitamins” on Tuesday evening, shedding light on the medical significance of micronutrients.
“Tell us your GLASHAUS story!” With this appeal, the Glashaus im Paradies e.V. is currently reaching out to the population of Jena to collect personal memories of the iconic glass pavilion in Paradiespark via postcards.
Jena, 04.05.2026. Under the motto “School Strike Against Conscription,” the DemokraTEAM alliance is calling for a demonstration in downtown Jena next Friday, May 8, 2026. The action is part of a nationwide protest by students against the reintroduction of compulsory military service.
Jena, 03.05.2026. Stadtwerke Jena is highlighting the transformation of urban energy supply with the information exhibition “ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US”. As part of the “Reallabor” project, the show sheds light on current challenges and technical solutions for a climate-friendly future in the Lichtstadt.
Jena, May 03, 2026 – Colorful costumes and Japanese pop culture shaped the scene around the Sparkassen-Arena over the weekend. Hundreds of manga and anime fans celebrated the 15th edition of JenaCo there.
Jena, 02.05.2026 – Following Carl Zeiß, the Jena scientist and entrepreneur Ernst Abbe is now also receiving his own Playmobil figure. The detailed miniature edition, showing Abbe together with a cat, honors the life’s work of the significant reformer.