City Tour in Jena: History Meets High-Tech
Jena Tourist-Information is resuming its popular public city tour ‘Jena – Between History and High-Tech’ starting this Monday.
Culture & Events
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’.
Jenoptik Jena: Free product exhibition at the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus
Jena, 13.07.2026 – The permanent Jenoptik product exhibition ‘Experience More Light’ opens today in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. Citizens and visitors to the city can immerse themselves in the optical and technological history of Jena with free admission.
Jena: “lucide” exhibition at Frommannscher Garten
Jena, 13.07.2026 – The “lucide” exhibition by sculptor Cornelia Weihe opens today in the historic Frommannscher Garten, featuring delicate steel works in a dynamic interplay with the surrounding nature.
Peter Heppner live at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena 2026
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena transforms into a cosmic stage. Exceptional artist Peter Heppner presents “Zu den Sternen und zurück,” a unique live concert blending musical depth with breathtaking dome projections for an unforgettable audiovisual experience.
Peter Heppner live at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena
On September 19, 2026, Peter Heppner brings his extraordinary live program ‘Zu den Sternen und zurück’ to the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. Experience a unique fusion of melancholic synth-pop and spectacular 360-degree cosmic visuals under the iconic dome.
Theaterhaus Jena: Summer Spectacle Kassandra this Sunday
Jena, July 12, 2026 – This Sunday evening, Theaterhaus Jena will present its annual summer spectacle, ‘Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world,’ as an open-air performance.
Peter Heppner live at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena
The iconic voice of German synthpop comes to Thuringia this autumn: Peter Heppner presents his immersive live concert experience ‘Zu den Sternen und zurück’ at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena.
Duo Lavendel: Concert Kick-off in Jena-Drackendorf
Jena, July 12, 2026. This Sunday afternoon marks the start of the popular Drackendorf concert series’ new season. Visitors can look forward to an atmospheric open-air concert featuring Duo Lavendel in the idyllic Goethepark.
Kunstsammlung Jena: Dual Guided Tour “Images of Humanity”
Jena, July 12, 2026 – The Kunstsammlung Jena is launching a series of dual guided tours through the exhibitions of Zohar Fraiman and Frank Gaudlitz today. The format combines two contrasting visual worlds to provide a multifaceted analysis of identity and change.
Jena: Free Workshop on Stage Lighting
The Freie Bühne Jena is hosting a practical, English-language workshop on stage lighting design at the Theaterhalle in the Kulturschlachthof today, led by Brazilian lighting designer Francisco Turbiani.