Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Jena-Kunitz, 09.04.2026 – An allegedly wandering child triggered a large-scale police operation in the north of Jena during the night to Thursday. Helicopters and drones searched the area before the report turned out to be a misunderstanding late in the morning.
Jena, 09.04.2026 – This Thursday, police are conducting mobile speed checks in the Jena city area. Drivers, particularly in the east of the city, should expect measuring devices to avoid being caught in a radar trap.
Jena, 09.04.2026. The spring-like weather in the Saaletal brings not only sunshine but also a significantly increased concentration of tree pollen. Hay fever sufferers must prepare for high levels in the air this Thursday.
As part of this year’s Kulturarena, the well-known music duo “Blindfische” will perform in Jena on July 26, 2026, offering an interactive concert experience for all ages on the Theatervorplatz.
On October 28, 2026, the renowned German indie band “Die Sterne” will perform at the Kassablanca venue in Jena as part of their upcoming tour, presenting their new studio album.
Jena, April 08, 2026 – Compagnie Freikopf will guest perform at the Kulturarena on the Jenaer Theatervorplatz in the summer of 2026. With their piece „Espresso Variété“, the group promises a fast-paced circus and theater spectacle under the open sky.
Jena, 08.04.2026. At Regionalliga club FC Carl Zeiss Jena, a surprising coaching change appears to be on the horizon. According to media reports, the club and head coach Volkan Uluc could part ways prematurely after the upcoming cup final.
Jena, 08.04.2026 – A musical highlight for a good cause awaits the citizens of Jena: The English Bristol Grammar School will perform a large benefit concert on April 17. All donations collected will go directly to the 10th MartinsSchmaus.
Aspiring nursing professionals from the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) maintained the historic Johannisfriedhof during the traditional spring cleaning. As part of their training, 32 trainees cleared paths and gravesites of leaves and brushwood together.
On April 14, 2026, the basketball team Science City Jena will host a charity game against Basketball Löwen Braunschweig to support regional aid projects, including AndersGleich e.V. and the Ronald McDonald Haus Jena.