Immersive Sounds: “Concert II” at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena

The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena invites you to a special audiovisual experience under the starry dome on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The extraordinary event “Concert II” combines live music with spectacular dome projections.

A Unique Symbiosis of Sound and Cosmos in Jena

The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is renowned far beyond the borders of Thuringia for its pioneering full-dome projections. With the upcoming concert format “Concert II,” this historic venue will once again become the stage for a fascinating fusion of art and science on Thursday evening. The event series is aimed at lovers of modern soundscapes who want to not only hear music but experience it physically and visually in a three-dimensional space.

The Artistic Concept Behind “Concert II”

The performance is a carefully curated live set, specifically tailored to the acoustic and visual conditions of the planetarium dome. Progressive electronics meet minimalist piano passages and spherical ambient textures. The focus is on a meditative yet dynamic dramaturgy. The artists utilize the venue’s state-of-the-art sound system to take the Jena audience on an acoustic journey where tones seem to wander through the room, merging with the constellations above the spectators’ heads.

Such immersive concerts represent an important enrichment of the city’s cultural life. While large open-air formats like the Kulturarena Jena 2026 dominate the summer outdoors, the planetarium, with its air-conditioned hall and intimate atmosphere, offers the perfect counterpoint for discerning aesthetes and audiophiles.

Cutting-Edge Technology in the World’s Oldest Projection Planetarium

The venue itself is a masterpiece of technical history. As the world’s oldest operating projection planetarium, the Jena house combines historic architecture with absolute high-end technology. For “Concert II,” the highly advanced Velvet projection system is used, which guarantees an absolute deep-black background. This makes the 360-degree visuals, produced specifically for the concert, appear particularly vivid. Together with the spatial sound projection, an illusion of boundlessness is created that conventional concert halls cannot even begin to offer.

A Must for Culture Enthusiasts in the Saale City

For the cultural scene in Jena, this evening marks another highlight in the busy event calendar of summer 2026. Those looking for extraordinary experiences beyond the classic theater or cinema visit – such as screenings at the Kino am Markt Jena – will find an innovative alternative at the planetarium. The ticket price of 42.48 euros reflects the enormous technical and artistic effort of this exceptional production. Since seats under the dome are limited, early booking is strongly recommended.

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