Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
On Saturday evening, the Jenaer Sportfeld was transformed into an emotional concert arena as the band Unheilig celebrated its monumental open-air comeback after a ten-year hiatus. In front of more than 5,000 spectators, frontman “Der Graf” proved that the appeal of his music remains unbroken.
Jena, June 2, 2026 – Early Saturday morning, a dispute escalated at Jena’s Nonnenplan: A 42-year-old man attacked a group with a belt, whereupon a woman successfully defended herself with pepper spray. During the subsequent police check, it was discovered that there was an outstanding warrant for the attacker’s arrest.
Starting June 1, 2026, the GalaxSea leisure pool in Jena-Winzerla will close for extensive modernization. The facility is expected to remain closed until late 2027, affecting schools, sports clubs, and families who must use alternative swimming facilities in the region.
On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Kreatives Baubüro invites the public to a guided tour through the Winzerla district, exploring the diverse public art along the so-called Wasserachse.
Jena, June 1, 2026. Plans for the upcoming basketball season at Science City Jena have suffered an unexpected setback. Experienced coach Mike Taylor has declined the contract offer from the ProA league club from Thüringen for private reasons.
The theater group „KrisenSpiel“ of the Freie Bühne Jena is presenting its new production „SehnSuche“ at the Kulturschlachthof starting this week, focusing on deep human longings.
Jena, June 01, 2026. The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has shaped the face of the city on the Saale for centuries. A new documentary by MDR now highlights the historical development of this tradition-rich educational institution and its path to becoming a University of Excellence.
Thuringian Regionalliga club FC Carl Zeiss Jena has named 53-year-old Marco Grote as its new head coach. Grote, who succeeds Volkan Uluc, has signed a long-term contract until 2028 to lead the team at the Kernberge.
At the East Thuringian Gymnastics Championships in Jena, athletes from ASC 2000 e.V. celebrated significant successes, with Leonie Müller securing the title in performance class 4.
On June 4, 2026, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena invites the public to an interactive event at Engelplatz to explore AI technologies, featuring project presentations and a panel discussion.