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With their seventh studio album in tow, Hamburg-based band Liedfett brings their unique blend of punk, pop, and singer-songwriter energy to Thuringia. On October 29, 2026, the quartet will take the stage at Kassablanca Gleis 1 for an unforgettable night of music.
Jena welcomes 916 first-graders and 1,139 students transitioning to fifth grade for the upcoming school year starting August 17, 2026.
Jena, July 25, 2026 – The historic Karmelitenkloster will regularly open its doors to history enthusiasts from July to October 2026. With free admission, the building, which was renovated in 2017, offers rare insights into the history of the city of Jena and the Reformation.
Jena, July 16, 2026 – With today’s concert kick-off by the French rock band Les Négresses Vertes, this year’s concert season of the Kulturarena Jena 2026 begins. Until the end of August, the Theatervorplatz in Jena will once again transform into an open-air stage for international and national artists, complemented by exclusive club concerts at the Zeiss-Planetarium.
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena transforms into a cosmic stage. Exceptional artist Peter Heppner presents “Zu den Sternen und zurück,” a unique live concert blending musical depth with breathtaking dome projections for an unforgettable audiovisual experience.