Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Jena, July 30, 2026: Musical sounds between Celtic tradition and personal reflections: On Friday, September 18, 2026, musician CAT Henschelmann will perform his program ‘zwischen Irland und Irrwegen’ at the MVZ Wagner in Jena.
Jena, July 30, 2026 – Brazilian singer-songwriter Mari Froes delighted the audience on the Theatervorplatz in Jena with an intimate concert on Wednesday evening.
Jena, July 30, 2026 – The collective “b:wired,” founded at the beginning of the year, invites guests to its first House Open-Air in Jena this coming Sunday, August 2, 2026. The event at Paradies Café aims to provide a conscious counterpoint to current trends and short-lived clips.
World-renowned British tenor Paul Potts is coming to Jena! In November 2026, he will grace the historic Volkshaus stage with his moving concert program, ‘Paul Potts & Friends.’ Experience an unforgettable evening of classical opera, beloved melodies, and atmospheric crossover arrangements in the heart of the city.
Jena, July 30, 2026: Starting Thursday, July 30, the association DenkWelten e. V. is presenting the interactive exhibition ‘Philosophy You Can Touch’ at the Jena StadtLab. Until mid-August, visitors can explore major ideas, concepts, and theories in a playful and direct manner through hands-on exhibits at the Historisches Rathaus.
Jena, July 30, 2026: The Phyletisches Museum in Jena invites children aged eight and older to embark on exciting journeys of discovery under the magnifying glass during the summer holidays.
Jena, July 30, 2026 – Scientific research and artistic interpretation are currently merging at the Historisches Rathaus Jena: The interactive exhibition ‘Science meets Art: What do I see?’ invites guests to participate and explore.
Burgau/Jena, July 30, 2026 – Construction work on the third fish ladder at the weir in the Burgau district of Jena has been officially completed. The construction of this facility creates a central prerequisite for further improving the biological connectivity of the Saale river within the city area.
Jena, July 29, 2026 – The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena is highlighting a special literary focus until the end of the month: A multifaceted exhibition is dedicated to the work of the renowned poet Elke Erb, exploring the linguistic world of her poem “Angekommen in Ahrenshoop.”
Jena, July 29, 2026: The trial of a 66-year-old man accused of membership in the ‘Islamic State’ (IS) terrorist militia has begun at the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena. While the Public Prosecutor General accuses the defendant of producing propaganda videos, the defendant claims he was coerced.