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, July 14, 2026 – Restaurateur and retailer Swen Gottschalk is providing significant momentum for Jena’s city center through his projects. By strategically combining culinary quality with social space and innovative pop-up concepts, he is successfully countering the threat of vacancies in the city.
Rock singer Thomas Godoj is bringing his “Kreuzwege Tour 2026” to Jena. Get ready for an unforgettable night at the legendary F-Haus, featuring a powerful blend of high-energy German rock and intimate acoustic moments.
Jena, 13.07.2026 – With its new production of the “Kassandra-Projekt,” Theaterhaus Jena presents a highly topical work that captures the spirit of the times. The play explores the profound shift from historical lightheartedness to contemporary geopolitical instability.
Jena, July 13, 2026. This year’s Summer Spectacle by Theaterhaus Jena recorded a full capacity of 3,375 guests across all performances. Following this success, the focus now shifts to the upcoming Kulturarena.
Jena, 13.07.2026 – A five-day creative workshop for children aged eight and older begins today in Jena as part of the Thuringian summer holidays.
Kapellendorf, 13.07.2026 – This coming Thursday, the 27th Burghoftheater in Kapellendorf will kick off its new open-air season with the cabaret comedy “KI Royale – Alles ist wahrscheinlich.”
On December 16, 2026, the Sparkassen Arena in Jena will transform into the Scottish Highlands. Experience an atmospheric evening filled with world-class bagpipers, drummers, and traditional dancers. Secure your tickets now for this spectacular winter highlight in Thuringia.
The Jenaer Kunstverein’s annual sculpture exhibition opens today at the Botanical Garden Jena, featuring works by sculptor Beate Debus.
Jena, July 13, 2026 – A creative summer holiday program for young people begins today at Kassablanca: The ‘Musikbaustelle’ invites students and young adults to spend a week making music together, with no prior experience required.
Jena, 13.07.2026 – The Filmbühne at Kulturschlachthof Jena is entering a new season. Through November 2026, the program will combine sophisticated cinematic art with socio-political discussions and culinary offerings in the heart of this socio-cultural venue.