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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’.
Under the motto ‘Mix and Move! – climate-friendly mobility’, the city of Jena is participating in the European Mobility Week again this year. From September 16 to 22, 2026, the administration, associations, initiatives, and companies are hosting numerous events to showcase sustainable alternatives in urban transport.
Jena, September 8, 2026 – The Kulturarena Jena 2026 has commenced on the forecourt of the Theaterhaus with an extraordinary production of the ancient myth. The opening piece is dedicated to the Trojan seer, incorporating modern references, live music, and acrobatics.
Jena – September 8, 2026. For this year’s Day of German Unity, the ‘City of Light’ Jena expects around 200 guests from its Bavarian partner city, Erlangen. The delegation will arrive in four buses to spend the national holiday together with the citizens of Jena.
Scientists at the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena have introduced a new, highly precise method for determining biological age using blood samples.
Berlin-based comedy icon Mario Barth is bringing his brand-new live show, ‘Männer sind nichts ohne die Frauen!’, to the Sparkassen Arena in Jena on October 15, 2026. Get ready for an evening of hilarious observations on relationships and the daily madness of modern life.
On the occasion of the Day of the Open Monument on September 12, 2026, passengers in Jena can look forward to historic tram rides, marking 125 years of electric power and public transport.
Jena, 04.09.2026 – The Knabenchor of the Jenaer Philharmonie looks back on half a century of musical history and invites the public to a grand anniversary concert at the Volkshaus on September 12.
Jena, September 04, 2026 – A major honor for Friedrich Schiller University Jena: Prof. Dr. Ilona Croy, along with an international research team, has been awarded the prestigious Ig Nobel Prize. The scientists investigated the perception of human body odor at different stages of development, providing surprising insights into the parent-child relationship.
Bernau’s cult band OXO 86 brings their signature blend of melodic punk rock and ska beats to Jena’s F-Haus on February 26, 2027. Fans can look forward to an electrifying club show packed with singalongs and infectious rhythms in the heart of the Saale valley.
Jena, September 3, 2026 – A hidden piece of local history can be discovered in Winzerla on September 13 for the Day of the Open Monument. Interested visitors have the opportunity to tour the historic spring chamber at Sängerplatz.