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The world’s oldest operating large planetarium, the ZEISS Planetarium Jena, reopens its doors just in time for its 100th anniversary following comprehensive technical modernization.
Jena, July 15, 2026 – Just in time for its 100th anniversary, the world’s oldest large-scale planetarium enters a new era: following extensive renovations, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is reopening its doors. Visitors can look forward to a globally unique combination of state-of-the-art projection technology and groundbreaking acoustics.
Jena, July 15, 2026. The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena celebrates its 100th anniversary on July 18 and reopens its doors following extensive modernization just in time for the jubilee. The milestone birthday is accompanied by a diverse summer cultural and leisure program throughout the ‘Lichtstadt’.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is set to reopen following extensive modernization of its projection and sound systems, just in time for its 100th anniversary.
Jena, June 19, 2026 – Tanztheater Jena celebrates its 65th anniversary this coming Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a festive anniversary show at the Volkshaus. Under the title “Blow UP in Motion,” the ensemble presents a versatile program that combines tradition and modernity.
Jena, June 10, 2026. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Tanzhaus Jena e.V. invites the public to a diverse anniversary program on Saturday, June 13, featuring dance shows, Tango, and Salsa at various locations across the city.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is on the verge of its reopening. Following extensive renovation and modernization, the tradition-steeped venue will be completed exactly in time for its 100th birthday.
Jena, May 01, 2026. The legendary student club “Rosenkeller” celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Since 1966, the meeting place in the historic vaults has shaped the nightlife of the university city, combining student tradition with modern concepts.
Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck celebrates its 35th anniversary, evolving from a four-person operation in a Winzerla apartment to a major regional utility serving 100,000 customers.
Jena, April 22, 2026. To mark the 125th anniversary of Jenaer Nahverkehr, a monthly anniversary quiz is launching immediately. Until the end of the year, interested parties can test their knowledge about the history of buses and trams in the City of Light.