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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 Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Winzerla district invites visitors to its popular flea market at Flößerbrunnen, featuring a wide range of second-hand goods and sustainable finds.
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) will focus on the life-threatening condition of sepsis. Prof. Dr. Michael Bauer will explain the symptoms and the necessity of rapid medical intervention.
On April 29, 2026, Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena will host the 21st Jenaer Akustik-Tag, offering free lectures and laboratory tours on noise research, wind power, and modern measurement technology.
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Protestant Congregation of Jena will host an information evening regarding the practice and ethics of church asylum, featuring experts and personal insights.
Jena hosted the annual meeting of the German-speaking member cities of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism (ECCAR), focusing on anti-discrimination work and democratic values.
Jena, April 23, 2026 – The Friedrich Schiller University Jena presents casts of ancient Acropolis reliefs in the new exhibition “Lichtwechsel”. The works are showcased using a special lighting concept to make archaeological details precisely visible.
Starting April 25, 2026, the Freiluft-StadtLab returns to Jena’s city center, transforming Engelplatz and Theatervorplatz into creative open-air zones for innovation and community encounters.
After nearly three decades of extensive renovation and preservation work, the most famous historical landmark above Jena-Lobeda shines in new splendor. The medieval ruins of the Lobdeburg, once considered the problem child of local monument preservation, have been saved from final decay through continuous, heritage-compliant restoration.
The Thüringer Gemeinschaftsschule (TGS) Kulturanum in Jena-Lobeda invites the public to an interactive “Festival of Open Doors” on April 24, 2026, to showcase its unique educational concept through hands-on activities.
The main building of the Imaginata, the former Umspannwerk Jena-Nord, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the institution is hosting a “Storytelling Café” to highlight the history of local power supply and the events surrounding the historic building.