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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’.
Renowned comedian Paul Panzer is bringing his brand-new show ‘Schöne neue Welt – welcome to hell’ to Jena in March 2027. Get ready for a night of sharp-witted social commentary and hilarious everyday absurdity at the Sparkassen-Arena.
Comedian Bülent Ceylan is bringing his latest solo program, “Diktatürk,” to the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena in the summer of 2027. On Friday, June 18, 2027, the artist will take a humorous look at the obsession with control that permeates our daily lives, politics, and relationships.
Comedian Mario Barth is coming to Jena in October 2026! Get ready for his brand-new live program, ‘Männer sind nichts ohne die Frauen!’, as he brings his signature humor to the Sparkassen-Arena for an unforgettable night of comedy.
The Friedenskirche in Jena invites the public to a special musical vesper dedicated to female composers this coming Saturday.
The energy transition becomes tangible at the Jena EnergieLabor: The new exhibition ‘ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US’ launches today, offering interactive information for all citizens, focusing on innovations from the local ‘JenErgieReal’ real-world laboratory.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – Starting today, Friday, the Kunstsammlung Jena presents the new exhibition “Players in paradise” by artist Zohar Fraiman, which critically examines female identity and modern self-optimization.
The Kunstsammlung Jena is launching a new special exhibition featuring the renowned photographer Frank Gaudlitz, focusing on social realities in Eastern Europe and South America.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – A special outdoor art exhibition begins today, Friday, at the Botanischer Garten Jena: Under the title “gewachsen und gegossen” (grown and cast), sculptor Beate Debus, who lives in the Rhön region, presents her impressive sculptures amidst the blooming nature.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – The new sculpture exhibition “lucide” by artist Cornelia Weihe, which combines sculptural art with nature, opens today in the Frommannscher Garten in Jena.
Jena, 02.07.2026 – The long-term security of old-age provision is one of the most pressing socio-political issues of our time. While other social topics in Jena are currently attracting attention, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität will soon host a lecture on a topic that affects every citizen.