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The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) looks back on a successful 6th Long Night of Sciences, which attracted numerous visitors to the laboratories and research areas. A newly published image gallery now documents the highlights and the diversity of the medical research presented.
Jena, June 13, 2026 – Next Thursday, a high-profile panel discussion will take place at the Jena F-Haus regarding rumors and potential plans for the establishment of a Bundeswehr recruitment center in the city. Organized by the Jugendparlament Jena, the event highlights the controversial positions between local politics, youth representatives, and the regional peace movement.
Jena, 13.06.2026 – Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck are launching a cross-media anniversary campaign today, Saturday, across the city area, the web, and social media channels. Under the motto “Moments that electrified us,” the energy provider commemorates the beginning of the electrical age in Jena 125 years ago and links key historical moments with modern urban development.
On June 25, 2026, a guided hike for people with dementia and their relatives will take place from Ammerbach to Nennsdorf. The offer can be billed through long-term care insurance.
Jena/Thüringen, June 12, 2026. The upcoming June weekend in Thüringen offers numerous attractive excursion destinations for culture enthusiasts, music fans, and families. Regional highlights in the vicinity of Jena include the traditional Brunnenfest in Bad Berka and an exclusive concert by a jazz legend in Altenburg.
A touch of Seoul will blow through the Saaletal next year: On March 16, 2027, the spectacular live show “K-POP LIVE!” brings the hits and energetic dance moves of South Korean pop music directly to the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena.
Significant success for local viticulture in northern Jena: At this year’s quality inspection by the Weinbauverband Saale-Unstrut, two wines from Zwätzener Käuzchenberg received awards. While the 2025 Weißburgunder was honored with a gold medal, the Müller-Thurgau received the silver medal.
On June 19, 2026, the Regionale Aktionsgruppe Saale-Holzland invites families to an interactive meadow safari in Jena’s Stadtpark Oberaue to explore local flora and fauna.
As the 2026 World Cup kicks off in North America, Jena’s hospitality sector prepares for late-night broadcasts under special noise protection exemptions.
On Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026, top Polish organist Gedymin Grubba will perform at the Stadtkirche St. Michael in Jena as part of the International Organ Summer.