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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’.
On May 19, 2026, Jena celebrates the 13th Day of Diversity at Holzmarkt. Under the motto “Together a Whole,” numerous organizations invite the public to an afternoon of music, information, and interactive activities promoting inclusion and tolerance.
Jena, 15.05.2026. The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena invites the public to the exciting theme week “What is Life?” from May 18 to 22, 2026, featuring 34 events and insights into current research.
A historical weeping beech, approximately 120 to 140 years old, collapsed in the Botanischer Garten Jena during the night to Thursday. The tree, located at the Fürstengraben, had lost its stability due to root rot.
As part of the current exhibition “driften,” the Jenaer Kunstverein highlights the multifaceted work of artist Stefan Lenke, showcasing a unique blend of painting, drawing, and photography.
On June 14, 2026, DLRG Jena invites the public to the nationwide Swimming Badge Day at Schwimmparadies Jena. Participants of all ages can test their swimming skills and earn recognized badges free of charge.
Jena, May 13, 2026. With a shrill reinterpretation of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” Theaterhaus Jena takes aim at classical opera. The actors present the world-famous hit as an unconventional “lip-sync opera” at the club Kassablanca.
The May holidays provide the perfect opportunity for regional excursions. MDR Kultur recommends family-friendly destinations in Jena, Dresden, and Jerichow, highlighting Jena’s dinosaur trail.
On June 1, 2026, the GalaxSea leisure pool in Jena will host a major farewell party before closing for extensive renovations, offering guests a 50 percent discount on admission.
The Bürgerstiftung Jena Saale-Holzland is hosting a networking event on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Volkshaus Jena on May 21, 2026, focusing on the balance between social impact and economic profitability.
The Kunstverein Jena invites you to an unconventional musical experience at the historic Marktplatz. On the coming Saturday, the duo “Liquid Soul” will present fascinating soundscapes created primarily from the elements of air and water.