Jena, July 16, 2026 – The renowned FullDome Festival at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena enters its second day today, Thursday, presenting innovative immersive media art at the intersection of science and creativity.
- Event: FullDome Festival 2026 – Day 2
- Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Time: 09:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Evening highlight starting at 08:00 PM)
- Location: Zeiss-Planetarium Jena, Am Planetarium 5, 07743 Jena
- Prices: Film Ticket II: 25 € (reduced 20 €) | Combo Ticket (Day program + evening concert): 50 € (reduced 40 €)
- Contact & Tickets: Tel. +49 3641 885488 | E-Mail: order@planetarium-jena.de
The Daily Program at a Glance
Thursday is dedicated to technological innovations and creative exchange under the dome. Visitors can look forward to a varied program that offers a completely new way to experience space:
- 09:00 AM – Morning Stars: An astronomical presentation to kick off the day, combining star knowledge with cosmic stories.
- 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM – Frameless Forum · Tech Talks: Experts from research, art, and technology provide deep insights into immersive design, future-oriented forms of interaction, and new dome technologies.
- 02:00 PM – 360 Film Festival: An exclusive selection of international 360-degree productions that link poetry, science, and sound.
Musical Highlight in the Evening and Ticket Options
As a special highlight of the second festival day, a live set by the well-known electronic artist Oliver Koletzki is scheduled for 08:00 PM. For spontaneous visitors and full-day attendees, a combo ticket is available for 50 euros (reduced 40 euros) in addition to the regular Film Ticket II, which covers the entire daily program as well as the evening concert highlight.
Important Technical and Health Information
The organizers point out that some of the films and technical lectures will be presented in English. Furthermore, video recordings will be made on-site. As some of the films shown contain stroboscopic effects and very fast image sequences, sensitive individuals should take this into account during their visit.
🎭 Culture & City Life: The Planetarium as an Innovation Hub
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena holds a unique position as the world’s oldest projection planetarium. Following the successful reopening of the planetarium after comprehensive modernization, the dome now offers world-class technical capabilities. The FullDome Festival utilizes this infrastructure annually to set international standards in the field of immersive art and digital dome projection, thereby consolidating Jena’s reputation as a modern City of Light.
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FullDome Festival 2026 – Film Ticket II
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