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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, March 27, 2026 – The Kunstsammlung Jena opens a new, provocative exhibition today. The well-known and sometimes controversial German contemporary artist Jonathan Meese dedicates an extensive show to the composer Richard Wagner – with a raw mixture of admiration and radical punk aesthetics.
Jena, March 26, 2026. The program for the grand finale of this year’s Kulturarena has been finalized. On August 23, 2026, the Kyiv-based band Luiku will transform the Theatervorplatz into a massive dance floor with an explosive mix of Balkan beats, brass, and accordion sounds.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, author Dorothee Riese will present her current novel at Schillers Gartenhaus in Jena as part of the series “Die Gunst des Augenblicks.”
On August 4, 2026, Dutch electronic artist LudoWic will perform at Trafo in Jena as part of the Kulturarena festival, featuring the rare Trautonium instrument.
Jena, March 26, 2026 – As part of the current Schultheatertage in Jena, primary school students are bringing their own perspectives to the stage. This year’s productions focus on everyday experiences that cause stress and unrest for children.
A legendary movie car from the Hollywood franchise “Fast & Furious,” long considered lost, has been located by a collector from Jena. The Nissan Skyline once driven by Paul Walker is now returning to Thüringen.
The Jena City Forestry Office and the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Thüringen (SDW) invite you to the next edition of the lecture series “Waldgeflüster” on March 26, 2026, focusing on practical tips for biodiversity in home gardens.
Jena, March 24, 2026 – Social and sustainable responsibility is increasingly becoming a focus for the economy due to new EU directives. The Bürgerstiftung Jena Saale-Holzland will highlight how regional companies can implement this in practice during an information event in May.
28 students from the Musik- und Kunstschule (MKS) Jena achieved top results at the “Jugend musiziert” Thüringen state competition, with two ensembles qualifying for the federal level.
Jena, March 23, 2026 – The popular city center event „Marktfeierei“ is at risk of being canceled this year. Due to a funding gap of 15,000 euros, the Initiative Innenstadt is now asking citizens for financial support to ensure the event can still take place this summer.