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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’.
Berlin-based stand-up comedian Tutty Tran is bringing his brand-new solo show “Wok-Life-Balance” to the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena on March 19, 2027. Following his highly successful previous tour, the evening promises hilarious insights into the daily life of a German-Vietnamese family and sharp observations on modern society.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Dornburger Schlössernacht returns with an atmospheric summer evening of music, light art, and regional cuisine.
With the premiere of the play “Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world,” this year’s Kulturarena opens on the Theatervorplatz in Jena.
The legendary Irish speedfolk band Fiddler’s Green is bringing their high-energy show to the F-Haus in Jena on Friday, November 13, 2026. Fans of folk-punk rhythms can look forward to a sweat-drenched concert highlight in the heart of the Saale city.
The legendary hits of Swedish pop icons ABBA are returning to the stage in the acclaimed show ‘ABBA Gold – The Concert Show #Emotion’. On Thursday, January 21, 2027, this spectacular tribute production will grace the historic Volkshaus Jena, promising an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and musical brilliance.
Jena, 08.07.2026 – Today, Wednesday, the role of women in the history of fairy tales is the focus at the Lutherhaus in Jena. As part of the ‘Mittwochkreis’, speaker Pauline Lörzer will highlight the often-overlooked contributions of female collectors and researchers in a male-dominated academic landscape.
On Saturday, November 28, 2026, the F-Haus in Jena transforms into a stage for hilarious holiday chaos. Renowned comedian Olaf Schubert brings his legendary ‘Krippenspiel’ (Nativity Play) to the city, promising a night of sharp-witted humor and unconventional festive spirit that you won’t want to miss.
Jena, July 7, 2026. The Friedrich Schiller University invites the public to its traditional summer festival on the extensive grounds in the heart of the city, combining academic tradition with a diverse cultural program.
The world-renowned New York Gospel Stars are bringing powerful emotions, spiritual depth, and infectious rhythms to the historic Stadtkirche St. Michael in Jena on February 3, 2027. Experience an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music in one of the city’s most beautiful settings.
The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena is currently hosting an interactive exhibition dedicated to the work of the poet Elke Erb, who passed away in 2024. The presentation focuses on her poem ‘Angekommen in Ahrenshoop’.