Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Weimar, August 16, 2026 – A serious driving error in traffic led to emergency braking by a public bus on Friday morning in Weimar, resulting in four passengers sustaining minor injuries.
Jena, August 16, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers an immersive astronomical experience with the show ‘Planets – Expedition into the Solar System,’ allowing visitors to explore distant worlds.
Medical technology group Carl Zeiss Meditec has specified its global austerity program, announcing the reduction of 600 to 700 jobs worldwide. The impact on the Jena headquarters remains to be determined.
On Thursday evening, the Berlin band ‘Von Wegen Lisbeth’ performed an emotional concert for approximately 3,000 fans at the sold-out Theaterplatz in Jena.
The 9th Progesund Women’s Run in Jena is set to offer a highly motivating atmosphere, focusing on social cohesion and a shared break from daily routines rather than peak athletic performance.
The popular flea market in Jena’s city center offers books, clothing, furniture, and historical rarities. Interested parties can browse for second-hand products or participate with their own stall.
Jena, October 9, 2026 – As part of a concert evening at Café Wagner, Bleib Modern will present their latest songs, marking the first time in the band’s career that they have incorporated German lyrics.
The upcoming weekend offers numerous excursion and cultural tips in Thuringia. In addition to major festivals in the Free State, Jena is a particular focus with exciting exhibitions.
Jena, August 14, 2026 – Extensive construction work at the Jenertal stop and maintenance on the tram tracks in Oberaue have been successfully completed.
A 16-year-old moped rider was seriously injured in a rear-end collision on Hauptstraße in Jägersdorf on Thursday. The moped caught fire following the impact.