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, August 16, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers an immersive astronomical experience with the show ‘Planets – Expedition into the Solar System,’ allowing visitors to explore distant worlds.
On Thursday evening, the Berlin band ‘Von Wegen Lisbeth’ performed an emotional concert for approximately 3,000 fans at the sold-out Theaterplatz in Jena.
The 9th Progesund Women’s Run in Jena is set to offer a highly motivating atmosphere, focusing on social cohesion and a shared break from daily routines rather than peak athletic performance.
The popular flea market in Jena’s city center offers books, clothing, furniture, and historical rarities. Interested parties can browse for second-hand products or participate with their own stall.
Jena, October 9, 2026 – As part of a concert evening at Café Wagner, Bleib Modern will present their latest songs, marking the first time in the band’s career that they have incorporated German lyrics.
The upcoming weekend offers numerous excursion and cultural tips in Thuringia. In addition to major festivals in the Free State, Jena is a particular focus with exciting exhibitions.
Jena, August 14, 2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium invites visitors to rediscover the phenomenon of the aurora borealis in an immersive show. The production ‘Aurora – Magic of the North’ combines scientific findings with spectacular visual recordings.
Jena, August 14, 2026: The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei is hosting a special workshop for tech-savvy girls today. Under the title “Robot Girlzz,” primary school students are discovering the world of building and engineering.
In the final week of the Thuringian summer holidays, the Imaginata in Jena is hosting a diverse holiday program featuring two specialized workshops for children and teenagers.
Jena, 13.08.2026 – The new family program “The Enchanted Reef” is launching at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. The show is aimed at young visitors and combines entertainment with educational content.