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Jena, July 12, 2026. This Sunday afternoon marks the start of the popular Drackendorf concert series’ new season. Visitors can look forward to an atmospheric open-air concert featuring Duo Lavendel in the idyllic Goethepark.
Experience the world-famous soundtracks of Oscar winner Hans Zimmer and other legendary film composers live in Jena. On February 28, 2027, a top-class orchestra will bring the most emotional moments in cinematic history to the Sparkassen-Arena stage for an unforgettable evening.
US skate-punk icons Lagwagon are coming to Jena in summer 2026! Get ready for an exclusive show at the legendary F-Haus, featuring a special set dedicated to their cult classic album ‘Hoss’. Don’t miss this high-energy night of punk rock history.
On Friday, November 13, 2026, legendary Karat frontman Toni Krahl brings his musical reading ‘Zugabe!’ to the historic Fuchsturm in Jena. Join us for an intimate evening filled with personal anecdotes and acoustic highlights from a career spanning decades.
Get ready for a blast from the past! On January 23, 2028, the Volkshaus Jena transforms into a pop-nostalgia arena as ‘Boybands Forever’ brings the greatest hits of the world’s most iconic boy groups to the stage. Experience an energetic live show celebrating the golden era of pop music.
Legendary German rap pioneers Afrob and Ferris MC are bringing their joint ‘Reimemonster Tour 2026’ to Jena. On November 27, these two hip-hop icons will transform the Kassablanca into a mecca for both old-school and new-school fans. Don’t miss this high-energy night of classic beats and raw stage presence.
Synth-pop icons And One are returning to Thuringia! On Tuesday, April 13, 2027, the legendary band led by Steve Naghavi will bring their highly anticipated ‘Bägtuse Ruts Tour 2027’ to the F-Haus in Jena. Don’t miss this electrifying night of classic electronic beats and pure stage energy.
Austrian singer-songwriter JOSH. is set to bring his ‘Vertikal-Tour 2027’ to Jena. On April 9, 2027, the Amadeus Award winner will take the stage at the legendary Kassablanca Gleis 1 for an unforgettable night of pop hits and new material.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena transforms into an oasis for extraordinary sonic experiences. ‘Concert I’ invites audiences to a mesmerizing fusion of immersive projections and atmospheric music beneath the iconic dome.
The legendary Irish speedfolk band Fiddler’s Green is bringing their high-energy show to the F-Haus in Jena on Friday, November 13, 2026. Fans of folk-punk rhythms can look forward to a sweat-drenched concert highlight in the heart of the Saale city.