Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Jena, 09.08.2026 – The music legends of Queen return to the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. With the production ‘Queen Heaven – The Original!’, the planetarium offers an immersive music show that brings the life’s work of these exceptional artists under the dome.
The Kinderarena at the Theatervorplatz hosts a special concert experience today. The Berlin-based trio ‘Raketen Erna’ will present a mix of rock, pop, and blues, specifically designed for a young audience, starting at 3:30 PM.
Jena, August 08, 2026. Basketball Bundesliga club Science City Jena is strengthening its squad for the new top-flight season with American player Erick Neal.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents ‘Expedition into the Solar System,’ an immersive show offering a journey to distant celestial bodies in a 360-degree environment.
Jena, August 8, 2026: The city center celebrates this year’s Neugassenfest today, Saturday. Visitors can expect a diverse program for all age groups from midday until the evening.
The Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers regular insights into its Anatomical Collection at the Institute of Anatomy, featuring historical specimens and models.
Unknown perpetrators attempted to deceive citizens in the Weimar and Weimarer Land region through fraudulent shock calls on Thursday.
Jena mourns the loss of a significant figure: Dr. Rüdiger Grunow passed away on July 31, 2026, in Closewitz at the age of 86.
The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is preparing for a high-risk match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena hosts arch-rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt this coming Sunday. Due to high security requirements and expected crowds, strict regulations apply to spectators.
The effects of climate change are clearly visible in Jena’s cityscape. Persistent heatwaves and lack of precipitation are placing significant strain on the entire tree population, leading to health issues for many plants.