Jena, August 12, 2026 – From September 11 to 20, 2026, Jena’s city center will once again transform into a festival zone. The historic Jena Old Town Festival offers ten days of entertainment, culinary options, and a musical program for all generations.
- Date: September 11 to 20, 2026
- Venues: Marktplatz (Culture & Culinary), Eichplatz (Fairground)
- Quiet Hour: Weekdays 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Sunday Shopping: September 13, 2026 (1:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
- Safety: SafeNow App (available for free in app stores)
Program Variety and Service
While the cultural focus on the Marktplatz is on music from around the world, the Eichplatz attracts visitors with rides and fairground attractions. To make the festival equally accessible to all visitors, the “Quiet Hour” will again be offered on weekdays between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. This is specifically aimed at noise-sensitive individuals.
In addition, the Sunday shopping event on September 13 offers the opportunity to combine a visit to the festival with a stroll through the city. For a sense of security on the event grounds, the organizer JenaKultur refers to the SafeNow app, which is available as a digital companion for visitors.
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Ten days of entertainment, fairground, and shopping experience
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