Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
The 2026 Thuringian festival season promises a diverse program. In addition to the local Kulturarena in Jena, numerous major events such as the Rudolstadt Festival or the “SonneMondSterne” festival will attract music fans from across the Free State in the coming months.
Jena, April 10, 2026. Commuters and delivery traffic in the south of Jena must prepare for significant restrictions. The on- and off-ramps of the Gewerbegebiet Maua will be fully closed in two stages starting in mid-April due to upcoming surface renovation.
Jena, 10.04.2026. A far-reaching agreement has been reached in the dispute over the allocation of school places in Jena. A new decree will give the city more room for maneuver in school selection starting in May, ending weeks of uncertainty for many parents.
For allergy sufferers in Jena and the surrounding area, this Friday will be a test of endurance: A current pollen alarm warns of particularly high concentrations in the air. The main causes of the allergic reactions are currently the typical early bloomers.
The trial of a 42-year-old Syrian man has commenced at the Oberlandesgericht Jena. He is accused of membership in an Islamist combat unit during the Syrian civil war.
Jena-Lobeda, 09.04.2026 – The DRK Senior Citizens’ Meeting Center in Lobeda-Ost invites you to a comprehensive information event focusing on the safe and confident use of rollators in everyday life.
During an initial check of their holdings, the Städtische Museen Jena discovered evidence of possible looted property. A total of eleven objects from the National Socialist era, the Soviet Occupation Zone (SBZ), and the GDR are now suspected of having entered the city’s historical collection unlawfully.
Late Wednesday evening, a physical altercation occurred in the center of Jena. At least one person sustained injuries. Police and emergency services responded with a large-scale deployment to the emergency call.
Jena, 09.04.2026 – Last night, a break-in occurred at a cinema branch in Jena. An unknown perpetrator entered the building, caused property damage, and stole alcoholic beverages.
The Jena-based start-up Janova GmbH has filed a lawsuit against the German Table Tennis Federation (DTTB) at the Landgericht Berlin II regarding access to central match data.