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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, February 26, 2026. The New Year’s swim at Schleichersee, originally planned for the turn of the year, will be held in March. After the thick ice cover on the water has finally melted, Jenaer Bäder now invites all the brave and curious to join in for ice swimming.
On the occasion of Black History Month, a short film evening will take place tomorrow, Thursday, at the Kulturschlachthof in Jena to promote networking within the local Black community.
The renowned Handelskraft Conference returns to its roots in Jena to mark the 20th anniversary of dotSource SE, transforming the city into a hub for trade and industry experts focusing on AI and digital business models.
On May 30, 2026, Jena will host the popular event “Dein Tag im Paradies.” Due to construction work on the Rasenmühleninsel, the festival is moving to the “Kleines Paradies” meadow behind the Paradiesbahnhof.
Jena offers a diverse literary program this week, featuring TV star Roland Jankowsky, poetic readings in Jena-Ost, and regional fairy tales in Bürgel.
A musical highlight awaits the cultural city of Jena: The Blue Beans Big Band invites you to a concert evening at the traditional venue Kassablanca under the motto “Let’s Funk.” The event, organized by the Musik- und Kunstschule Jena, promises an energetic mix of big band tradition, modern funk, and Latin elements.
The extensive renovation of the Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is progressing as planned. With the insulation removed, the historic dome structure is currently visible, marking a major milestone before the 100th anniversary in 2026.
The Familienzentrum Klex in Jena-Nord invites families to its large spring clothing market on the upcoming weekend, combining sustainable shopping with support for local social projects.
On February 28, 2026, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) will host a comprehensive information day at StadtLab am Markt to provide guidance, orientation, and support for patients and families affected by rare diseases.
For the 20th time, the significant regional trade fair “Bauen im Fokus” is drawing thousands of interested visitors to the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena this weekend, featuring 250 exhibitors and a focus on energy efficiency.