Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
On Friday, May 15, 2026, the program Ländermagazin on ARD alpha will feature a 30-minute documentary on the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, exploring its rich history and modern research.
Jena/Halle, 09.05.2026. On the penultimate matchday of the season, FC Carl Zeiss Jena maintains its chances for promotion and the championship title. With a narrow gap to league leaders Lok Leipzig, the race at the top remains fiercely contested until the end.
On May 9, 2026, Jena’s Wagnergasse transformed into a vibrant party mile, attracting numerous visitors with music, fashion, and local crafts.
The pop and indie duo Ikan Hyu is coming to Jena as part of their tour. On November 7, 2026, the musicians will perform a concert at the well-known Café Wagner.
Jena, May 09, 2026. New hope for FC Carl Zeiss Jena: Due to an unexpected slip-up by direct rivals Lok Leipzig in the Regionalliga Nordost title race, the dream of the 3. Liga is within reach again for the Thuringians. Jena fulfilled their duty over the weekend and made an impressive return to the promotion battle.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena remains a strong contender in the Regionalliga Nordost title race. With a convincing performance at Hallescher FC, the Blue-Yellow-Whites secured crucial points and kept the dream of the title alive.
Jena, 05/09/2026. The Jena Stadtlab is transforming into a meeting point for art and coffee lovers for the next four weeks. With the pop-up project “Kreativ-Café Vivantia,” an interactive concept is moving into the premises, combining enjoyment and creative work.
The British a cappella group “The Flying Pickets” performed at the opening of the Jenaer Frühlingsmarkt on the Marktplatz, drawing numerous visitors to the city center for the start of the festival weekend.
Anticipation for the summer of culture in Jena is rising rapidly: The Kulturarena 2026 organizing team reports the first sold-out concerts nearly two months before the start. According to the organizers, anyone wishing to experience international and national music stars live this year should hurry to purchase tickets.
Ostbad Jena will open the new outdoor pool season on May 15. While admission prices remain unchanged, a new health promotion initiative will allow seniors to swim for free during early morning hours five days a week.