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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, June 26, 2026 – On Saturday, June 27, the Hofoper Jena will celebrate the premiere of Gaetano Donizetti’s famous comic opera “Don Pasquale” in the atmospheric courtyard of the Universitätshauptgebäude. The open-air performances promise to be a cultural highlight in the heart of the city again this summer.
Leuchtenburg presents its new inclined elevator for the nationwide Day of Architecture. Visitors can explore the barrier-free mountain station and join expert tours on June 27 and 28, 2026.
The Jena Jubilee Singers invite the public to their traditional summer concert at the Kollegienhof on Sunday, June 28, 2026, featuring the Old Time Memory Jazzband.
Jenaer Bäder invites you to a relaxed “FeierAbend am Strandschleicher” at Schleichersee on July 2, 2026, featuring music, cocktails, and a summer atmosphere with free admission.
Jena, June 24, 2026. The Hofoper Jena invites young audiences to a special cultural experience this coming Sunday. A version of Gaetano Donizetti’s well-known opera “Don Pasquale,” specially adapted for children and families, will be performed in the historic courtyard of the Universitätshauptgebäude.
Jena, June 24, 2026. The Integrated Comprehensive School (IGS) “Grete Unrein” is celebrating its 35th anniversary. To mark this festive occasion, the school invites all students, parents, alumni, and interested citizens to a large birthday party and district festival on the school grounds.
Johanna Wartenberg has been honored with the prestigious Otto-Schott-Ehrenpreis at the Otto-Schott-Gymnasium in Jena for her outstanding academic achievements and her significant social commitment.
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the global Fête de la Musique once again drew numerous music enthusiasts into the public spaces of Jena. A particular highlight was the event at the beach bar “Strandschleicher” at Schleichersee, where electronic sounds met a holiday atmosphere.
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Tag der offenen Gärten in Jena invites visitors to explore 18 private and public garden facilities, including five new participants.
With a historic record turnout of around 4,000 people, Jena celebrated the largest Christopher Street Day in the history of Thüringen on Saturday, sending a powerful signal for diversity and equality.