VHS Jena: The Automatic Empire – Kick-off
The Volkshochschule Jena and the Treffpunkt am Fichteplatz are joining forces to host a series of events on current social issues in the upcoming autumn semester.
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’.
Hot Water Music Live at F-Haus Jena
Post-hardcore and punk rock icons Hot Water Music are coming to Thuringia this spring. On April 17, 2027, the band will perform an exclusive club show at the F-Haus in Jena. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the most influential bands in the genre up close.
Tolkien Day in Jena: A Thousand Fans Transform the Shire
Jena, September 27, 2026 – During the fourth Thuringian Tolkien Day, the Strandschleicher in Jena was transformed into a small version of Middle-earth. Around 1,000 visitors celebrated a fantastic festival on Saturday dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien.
Beauty and the Beast: The Musical in Jena
A timeless fairy tale comes to life on stage: On Sunday, April 18, 2027, the new musical production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ will grace the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena. Experience a magical journey of love, courage, and transformation in this spectacular performance.
Jena: Where is the Domaschk sculpture?
Jena, September 26, 2026 – In April 1982, a memorial sculpture for the late GDR regime critic Matthias Domaschk was erected at the Johannisfriedhof in Jena. Only a few days later, the State Security (Stasi) had the 200-kilogram artwork removed. Since then, the sculpture has disappeared without a trace.
Jena-Optronik: Star Trackers in Space
Jena, September 26, 2026 – The new ‘Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’ has been in space for a few weeks, tasked with providing crucial insights into exoplanets and dark matter. Technology from Thuringia is playing a key role in the telescope’s orientation: Jena-Optronik, a company specializing in space technology, has supplied high-precision star trackers for the mission.
Jena Researchers Combine Phages and Antibiotics
Jena, September 25, 2026 – In light of the global rise in resistance to conventional medication, alternative treatment approaches are gaining importance. A research team in Jena, led by Mathias Pletz, is intensively focusing on the combination of phages and antibiotics.
Jena: Warm welcome for children from Kyiv
The city of Jena welcomed a group of children and adolescents from the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, who were injured by Russian shelling.
Jena: Registry Office Launches New Speed Weddings
The Jena Registry Office is introducing a new service for pragmatic civil marriages to address high demand and provide an alternative to the standard wedding calendar.
W3+ Fair in Jena: High-tech for the Future
Jena, September 24, 2026 – At the high-tech trade fair W3+ Fair, companies and research institutions in Jena are currently presenting highly innovative exhibits. The event focuses on technologies that are still considered forward-looking today but could soon become part of everyday technological life.