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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, May 4, 2026 – As part of the Lesefrühling, the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena invites you to an informative and practical book presentation. Jena-based physician Dr. med. Carolin von Edlinger will present her new book “The ABC of Vitamins” on Tuesday evening, shedding light on the medical significance of micronutrients.
“Tell us your GLASHAUS story!” With this appeal, the Glashaus im Paradies e.V. is currently reaching out to the population of Jena to collect personal memories of the iconic glass pavilion in Paradiespark via postcards.
Jena, 04.05.2026. Under the motto “School Strike Against Conscription,” the DemokraTEAM alliance is calling for a demonstration in downtown Jena next Friday, May 8, 2026. The action is part of a nationwide protest by students against the reintroduction of compulsory military service.
Jena, 03.05.2026. Stadtwerke Jena is highlighting the transformation of urban energy supply with the information exhibition “ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US”. As part of the “Reallabor” project, the show sheds light on current challenges and technical solutions for a climate-friendly future in the Lichtstadt.
Jena, May 03, 2026 – Colorful costumes and Japanese pop culture shaped the scene around the Sparkassen-Arena over the weekend. Hundreds of manga and anime fans celebrated the 15th edition of JenaCo there.
Jena, 02.05.2026 – Following Carl Zeiß, the Jena scientist and entrepreneur Ernst Abbe is now also receiving his own Playmobil figure. The detailed miniature edition, showing Abbe together with a cat, honors the life’s work of the significant reformer.
Jena, 02.05.2026 – The City of Light Jena and its tradition-steeped university landscape are moving into the focus of national reporting. The 3sat-Ländermagazin is dedicating its upcoming edition to the topic “Jena and its University – Excellence from Tradition”.
Jena, May 01, 2026. The legendary student club “Rosenkeller” celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Since 1966, the meeting place in the historic vaults has shaped the nightlife of the university city, combining student tradition with modern concepts.
Jena, 01.05.2026. The Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena transformed into a center for science and astronomy on Tuesday. At the first “Space Night,” experts and interested parties gathered to highlight Thüringen’s role in international space travel.
Jena, 30.04.2026. The popular event series “Sport im Park” returns from its winter break. Starting Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the Saaleaue in Lobeda-West will once again transform weekly into a free open-air fitness studio for all residents of Jena.