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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’.
During the first week of the summer holidays, the Künstlerische Abendschule Jena e. V. is hosting a creative workshop for children and teenagers aged eight and older to learn the art of stop-motion animation.
Jena, 06.07.2026. The Lichtwerkstatt in Jena is offering an exciting holiday program for girls interested in technology this week. In this free workshop, participants will learn the basics of robotics and programming through hands-on activities.
Renowned Saxon comedian Olaf Schubert is bringing his latest show, “Jetzt oder now!”, to the Sparkassen Arena in Jena on May 26, 2027. Accompanied by his band, the iconic sweater-vest wearer promises an evening of absurd social commentary and humorous musical interludes that you won’t want to miss.
The legendary comedy format ‘NightWash Live’ is coming to Jena in spring 2027, turning the F-Haus into a temporary laundromat-style stage. On Thursday, April 15, 2027, comedy fans can look forward to fresh gags and rising stars of the German stand-up scene.
Experience a hilarious, unconventional take on the holidays! Saxon cult comedian Olaf Schubert brings his legendary, delightfully bizarre Nativity Play to the F-Haus in Jena on November 30, 2026. Don’t miss this mix of satire, theater, and eccentric music that breaks all the rules of the traditional Christmas story.
Internationally acclaimed pop star Thomas Anders is coming to the Fair Resort in Jena on September 26, 2026. Accompanied by his live band, he promises a musical journey through time, featuring global hits and deeply emotional moments. Don’t miss this chance to see the ‘Gentleman of Music’ live on stage.
Germany’s most famous forensic biologist, Dr. Mark Benecke, is coming to the Sparkassen-Arena Jena on October 14, 2026. Prepare for a fascinating evening as he explores spectacular criminal cases that push the boundaries of the imaginable.
Jena, 05.07.2026. This Sunday, the FSU student group Jena-Vegan is hosting its popular vegan potluck brunch on the Rasenmühleninsel. The open meeting provides a platform for anyone interested in sharing plant-based dishes and networking.
On the late afternoon of July 5, 2026, the Marienkirche in Ziegenhain will host a summer concert featuring the a cappella quartet ‘JoVocale’. Admission is free.
Jena, July 5, 2026. A rescheduled Sunday concert will take place this afternoon at the KuBuS district center in the Lobeda district of Jena. Weimar-based singer-songwriter Udo Hemmann will step in spontaneously for the duo ‘Fefer un Salts’, who were unable to attend.