Shopping around the clock: Robot supermarket opens at Jenaer Holzmarkt
A new 24/7 automated supermarket called “Tante Zukunft” is opening at Holzmarkt 6 in Jena, featuring a 120,000-euro picking robot capable of handling frozen goods.
Culture & Events
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’.
Sport meets Bass: New Event Format “After Run Beats” Launched at StadtLab Jena
A new event format combining physical activity, electronic music, and social gathering starts today at StadtLab Jena under the title “After Run Beats x Techno Ping Pong.”
Healthy into Old Age: Jena Evening Lecture at the University Hospital Provides Information
On February 25, 2026, the Jena Evening Lecture at the Universitätsklinikum Jena will focus on healthy aging. Prof. Dr. Tino Prell will explain the difference between biological and chronological age and how lifestyle influences longevity.
Old Swimming Hall Lobeda: District Council Discusses Future Concept
Jena-Lobeda/Neulobeda (17.02.2026) – It is one of the most striking buildings in the district and has been the subject of intense discussion for some time: The “Alte Schwimmhalle” in Lobeda is the focus of the upcoming meeting of the Neulobeda district council. Tomorrow, Wednesday, the course for future use is to be set further.
The Invisible Light from Jena: Symposium Honors Discoverer Johann Wilhelm Ritter
Jena is known worldwide as a City of Light, but many are unaware that a significant part of the light spectrum known today was discovered right here. This week, a historical milestone in physics takes center stage: the discovery of ultraviolet radiation by Johann Wilhelm Ritter over two centuries ago.
Violence against women: Lecture at Jenaer KuBuS highlights femicides and structures
A public information event in Jena-Lobeda addresses the issue of femicides in Germany, examining the structural causes behind the statistics and the importance of local support networks.
Literary Tribute: Theaterhaus Jena Invites to Long Night for Günter de Bruyn
Theaterhaus Jena honors the life and work of writer Günter de Bruyn with a ‘Long Night’ on March 14, 2026, featuring prominent guests and a preceding film screening at Schillerhof.
Winter Holidays 2026: The Best Tips Against Boredom in Jena and Thüringen
Jena (16.02.2026) – For students in Thüringen, the most beautiful time of winter has begun: a week off school. But while the children cheer, parents often face the challenge of keeping their offspring meaningfully occupied in the wet and cold February weather. Fortunately, the region around Jena offers a diverse program this year that prevents boredom from arising in the first place.
Winter Holidays in Jena: Musical Magic and Campfire Romance
Jena offers a diverse program for the winter holidays, ranging from the musical “Aladin” at the Volkshaus to a rustic campfire experience in the Jenaer Forst.
Leisure Tips for Jena: Kesselgulasch in the Forest and Musical Magic
Jena and the surrounding area offer a diverse program for the start of the week, including outdoor activities in the Jenaer Forst and cultural highlights like the Aladin musical, perfect for the winter holidays.