Summer Concert in Jena: Gospel Meets Jazz at the Kollegienhof

Jena, June 25, 2026 – This coming Sunday, the Jena Jubilee Singers invite you to their traditional summer concert in the atmospheric setting of the Kollegienhof. Under the motto “Standing Strong – The Power Within You,” visitors can expect a stirring evening that combines powerful choral sounds with lively jazz rhythms.

  • Event: Summer Concert “Standing Strong”
  • Participants: Jena Jubilee Singers & Old Time Memory Jazzband
  • Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
  • Time: Beginning at 19:00
  • Location: Kollegienhof, Jena (Show on Google Maps)
  • Admission: Based on donations
  • Catering: Cold drinks from “Feines & Zimt”

An Inviting Backdrop for Gospel and Jazz

The approximately 30 singers of the Jena Jubilee Singers promise a diverse and emotional program for this evening. The choir is supported by the Old Time Memory Jazzband, which provides a special musical brilliance with custom-made, jazzy arrangements. The combination of traditional gospel singing and upbeat jazz unfolds a very special effect in the unique acoustics of the sheltered courtyard.

The historic Kollegienhof, with its old walls, provides the ideal setting for a relaxed, summery atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy the evening with cold drinks offered on-site by “Feines & Zimt”. The concert is based on an open concept: admission is free, but a voluntary donation is requested at the exit to support the musical work.

Cultural Diversity on Sunday in Jena

This coming Sunday offers several highlights for culture enthusiasts in the City of Light. Anyone looking for another open-air experience before the evening choral concert can visit the family-friendly performance of the Children’s Court Opera “Don Pasquale” in the courtyard of the Universitätshauptgebäude in the afternoon.

🎭 Culture & City Life: The Kollegienhof as a Historic Stage

The Jenaer Kollegienhof is a place steeped in history in the heart of the city, closely linked to the founding and history of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität. The enclosed courtyard area offers not only architectural charm but also excellent acoustics for open-air concerts. As a venue, the courtyard creates an intimate connection between artists and the audience, making summer evenings in Jena a special community experience.

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Summer Concert of the Jena Jubilee Singers at the Kollegienhof

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