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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’.
Starting in 2026, Jena’s municipal museums will offer free admission on the last Sunday of every month to promote cultural participation and make exhibitions accessible to a wider audience.
Gaming has long since ceased to be mere pastime, becoming instead a growing platform for political debate. On April 17, 2026, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität and the City of Jena invite the public to an action day at the Stadtlab to discuss this phenomenon with experts and educators.
Jena, March 19, 2026 – What began as a small online shop is today a permanent institution in the Jenaer Damenviertel. “Dude’s Comic Corner” offers fans of comics, manga, and trading cards far more than just retail space and has developed into a vibrant meeting point for the local pop culture scene.
The “Lobdeburg-Gemeinde 1912” association receives state funding to significantly improve the infrastructure for outdoor events at the historic castle ruins in Jena.
Tierheim Jena has made it onto television: In the current episode of the MDR show „Tierisch tierisch,“ presenter Uta Bresan introduces animals looking for a home from the city on the Saale.
German rapper Ferris MC will perform at Kassablanca in Jena on November 27, 2026, as part of his extensive nationwide autumn tour.
The sculpture at the corner of Krautgasse in Jena marks its 20th anniversary. The monument, dedicated to the tradition of “cheerful drinking,” remains a central symbol of student life in the city.
How do we stay healthy and fit for as long as possible as we age? This central question will be answered by the well-known journalist and TV presenter Nina Ruge during a public lecture at the Beutenberg-Campus in Jena.
In May 1946, the founding of Deutsche Film-AG (DEFA) laid the foundation for state-controlled film production in the Soviet occupation zone, establishing cinema as a central tool for social reorientation after World War II.
Jena, March 14, 2026 – A look into the past of the City of Light: On October 14, 1900, the Jenaer Stadttheater at Engelplatz opened its doors for the first time under municipal management. The privately run “Köhlersches Theater” was transformed into a cultural center for all citizens.