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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’.
Jena, October 15, 2026 – For the upcoming start of the semester, the Jena F-Haus is hosting its traditional freshman party. The event is aimed at all first-year students who wish to make new contacts and exchange ideas across faculties in a relaxed atmosphere before lectures begin.
Jena, September 13, 2026 – Exactly one year ago, Christoph Litwinow took office as Jena’s first Nightlife Coordinator. The position, funded by the federal government and the city, was intended to serve as a link between clubs, independent organizers, authorities, politicians, and residents. A review after twelve months presents a nuanced picture: while smaller collectives benefit from shorter bureaucratic processes, structural challenges such as a lack of space and rising costs remain.
Jena, September 12, 1986: Before a home crowd at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, midfielder Jörg Burow of FC Carl Zeiss Jena scored a historic goal. In the floodlit DDR-Oberliga match against Stahl Brandenburg, he converted a free kick in the 68th minute to secure a 1-0 lead (final score 2-0).
The Hamburg hip-hop trio Deine Freunde is coming to Jena! On October 9, 2027, the band will bring their high-energy show ‘Die Kinder spielen verrückt’ to the Sparkassen-Arena. Get ready for a unique concert experience that bridges the gap between generations with powerful beats and relatable lyrics.
For the upcoming Open Monument Day on September 13, 2026, numerous historical buildings, castles, and technical monuments across Thuringia will exclusively open their doors. To assist history enthusiasts with their planning, this service guide summarizes ten selected insider tips by region and provides all necessary details regarding addresses and guided tours.
Students presented the results of the European CERV project ‘CITIZEN – European Perspectives: Citizens shape the future’ at the Jena City Hall, handing over their recommendations to Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche.
The city of Jena is calling for nominations for the Thüringer Ehrenamtscard. Associations, organizations, and individuals can submit proposals until October 15, 2026.
A vehicle collision with a district heating pipeline in Roland-Ducke-Weg has caused supply disruptions in the Jena-Oberaue area.
Following the recent state election in Sachsen-Anhalt, the ver.di local chapter in Jena-SHK is hosting a public event to analyze the results and discuss the implications for employees.
On Monday, October 5, 2026, the renowned singer Tarja will perform at the F-Haus in Jena. The concert, part of her new tour, brings hard metal and symphonic sounds to the city.