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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, July 29, 2026 – The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena is highlighting a special literary focus until the end of the month: A multifaceted exhibition is dedicated to the work of the renowned poet Elke Erb, exploring the linguistic world of her poem “Angekommen in Ahrenshoop.”
Jena, 29.07.2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents the astronomy program ‘Future – A Glimpse into Infinity,’ taking visitors on a journey through billions of years.
Jena, July 29, 2026 – The children’s musical ‘Der Notenbaum’ brings a charming musical narrative for families to the dome stage of the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena.
Jena, July 29, 2026 – Starting today, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Kunstsammlung Jena is hosting the new special exhibition ‘Players in Paradise’ by artist Zohar Fraiman. Featuring large-format paintings, delicate drawings, and spatial installations, the exhibition offers a multi-layered reflection on modern role models and the construction of identity.
Jena, July 29, 2026 – The photo exhibition by Frank Gaudlitz opens today, Wednesday, at the Kunstsammlung Jena and will be on display until September 20, 2026.
Jena, July 27, 2026 – This Monday evening, the Theatervorplatz in Jena will transform into an open-air cinema as part of the Filmarena series. The program features the documentary ‘Same Sun – Cycling Through Africa,’ which portrays the impressive journey of Wiebke Lühmann. Before the film begins, the audience can look forward to a personal discussion with the cyclist.
As part of the holiday program, the Phyletisches Museum in Jena is offering a special fossil guided tour for families and interested visitors, showcasing exclusive items from the paleontological collections.
Jena, July 27, 2026: The Jena Tourist Information office is offering regular public city tours under the theme ‘Jena – Between History and High-Tech’ from July 27 to September 30, 2026.
Jena, 27.07.2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is launching an exciting educational adventure for the whole family with the full-dome show ‘Dinosaurs – Are They Really Extinct?’. The combination of a live star tour and a journey back to the prehistoric giants is designed for children aged six and older.
Jena, July 27, 2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena invites visitors of all ages on an immersive journey of discovery through the cosmos. The popular science family program ‘Unser Weltall’ transforms the dome hall into a spaceship, combining exciting astronomical knowledge with a visual experience.