- February 24, 5:30 PM: Reading Café with Barbara Künzl (Café Petit Cockette, Bürgel, free admission)
- February 25, 7:30 PM: Crime Reading with Roland Jankowsky (F-Haus Jena, tickets from 29 Euros)
- February 26, 7:00 PM: “Literatur im Flur” (Galerie Huber&Treff, Jena-Ost, box office 10 Euros)
Jena, February 24, 2026. Whether high tension with a familiar face from television or intimate moments in an established art gallery: this week, the “Lichtstadt” Jena attracts visitors with special literary highlights. Culture enthusiasts can look forward to varied evenings that underline the impressive diversity of the local event landscape.
Criminal Tension at F-Haus: A TV Inspector Reads
On Wednesday, February 25, the traditional F-Haus in the heart of Jena will transform into a literary crime scene. Starting at 7:30 PM, Roland Jankowsky will be the guest. The actor has achieved true cult status with the audience, primarily in his role as the idiosyncratic Inspector Overbeck in the popular ZDF crime series “Wilsberg”. In Jena, however, he does not appear before the camera as an investigator, but presents criminal short stories by various authors.
The F-Haus at Johannisplatz, which is otherwise primarily known for lively concerts and parties, offers an exciting contrast for this reading. The central location and the special acoustics of the building promise a captivating evening. Jankowsky, who is considered an extremely versatile artist and is active in theater as well as chansons and radio plays, knows how to captivate his audience with vocal precision. Tickets for the event are available from 29 Euros.
Poetry and Music in Jena-Ost: “Literatur im Flur”
Those who prefer something quieter but by no means less profound should mark Thursday, February 26, in their calendars. From 7:00 PM, Galerie Huber&Treff in Jena-Ost opens its doors for the renowned series “Literatur im Flur – Poesie und Musik in der Kunstgalerie”. This edition commemorates the outstanding authors Jane Campbell and Helga Schubert. Flute music rounds off the lyrical texts atmospherically.
The event has a remarkable history: more than a decade ago, the format began as a semi-private meeting in an actual “Flur” on Dornburger Straße in Jena’s Nordviertel. Since 2019, the format has found a new, public home at Galerie Huber&Treff. This move to Jena-Ost, a district with a particularly vibrant and alternative art scene, has benefited the event series without losing its familial charm. Admission costs ten Euros at the box office.
A Detour into the Surrounding Area: Fairytales in Bürgel
The area surrounding Jena also has much to offer culturally. Already today, Tuesday, February 24, the small café “Petit Cockette” in the neighboring pottery town of Bürgel transforms into a cozy reading café. From 5:30 PM, Barbara Künzl will present regional fairy tales and stories from Thüringen. Since space is limited in the intimate setting and small snacks will even be served, early arrival is recommended. Fortunately, admission is free here.
Conclusion: A Week of Literary Contrasts
The coming days exemplify the breadth of the literary scene in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis. From the large stage at F-Haus to the neighborhood gallery reading in Jena-Ost, every format finds its audience. This mixture of established prominence and lovingly curated niche culture makes the city’s cultural life so unique.
We wish all guests stimulating, exciting, and entertaining evenings at Jena’s cultural venues.
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