Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
The legendary comedy format ‘NightWash Live’ is coming to Jena in spring 2027, turning the F-Haus into a temporary laundromat-style stage. On Thursday, April 15, 2027, comedy fans can look forward to fresh gags and rising stars of the German stand-up scene.
Experience a hilarious, unconventional take on the holidays! Saxon cult comedian Olaf Schubert brings his legendary, delightfully bizarre Nativity Play to the F-Haus in Jena on November 30, 2026. Don’t miss this mix of satire, theater, and eccentric music that breaks all the rules of the traditional Christmas story.
Internationally acclaimed pop star Thomas Anders is coming to the Fair Resort in Jena on September 26, 2026. Accompanied by his live band, he promises a musical journey through time, featuring global hits and deeply emotional moments. Don’t miss this chance to see the ‘Gentleman of Music’ live on stage.
Germany’s most famous forensic biologist, Dr. Mark Benecke, is coming to the Sparkassen-Arena Jena on October 14, 2026. Prepare for a fascinating evening as he explores spectacular criminal cases that push the boundaries of the imaginable.
Jena, 05.07.2026. This Sunday, the FSU student group Jena-Vegan is hosting its popular vegan potluck brunch on the Rasenmühleninsel. The open meeting provides a platform for anyone interested in sharing plant-based dishes and networking.
Laasdorf/Jena, 05.07.2026 – A serious accident occurred in Laasdorf on Saturday night, resulting in injuries to a 65-year-old driver. The unsecured vehicle rolled away on a slope and trapped the man.
Apolda, July 5, 2026 – Following a serious knife attack on Friday evening in Apolda, a 33-year-old suspect is in custody. The 36-year-old victim sustained life-threatening injuries but is no longer in critical condition.
Apolda/Eckartsberga, 05.07.2026 – Early Sunday morning, a multi-kilometer police chase on the B87 ended in a serious collision with a tree. The fleeing driver was under the influence of drugs, unlicensed, and driving with stolen license plates.
Laasdorf/Jena, July 5, 2026 – A 65-year-old man sustained leg injuries in an accident in Laasdorf in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis district. He had forgotten to secure his vehicle against rolling away.
On the late afternoon of July 5, 2026, the Marienkirche in Ziegenhain will host a summer concert featuring the a cappella quartet ‘JoVocale’. Admission is free.