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The legendary hits of Swedish pop icons ABBA are returning to the stage in the acclaimed show ‘ABBA Gold – The Concert Show #Emotion’. On Thursday, January 21, 2027, this spectacular tribute production will grace the historic Volkshaus Jena, promising an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and musical brilliance.
The world-renowned New York Gospel Stars are bringing powerful emotions, spiritual depth, and infectious rhythms to the historic Stadtkirche St. Michael in Jena on February 3, 2027. Experience an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music in one of the city’s most beautiful settings.
Experience a legend of German rock: Heinz Rudolf Kunze is coming to Jena! On October 11, 2026, the renowned poet and musician will take the stage at the Sparkassen Arena with his band ‘Verstärkung’ for an unforgettable evening of sophisticated lyrics and powerful rock anthems.
Internationally acclaimed pop star Thomas Anders is coming to the Fair Resort in Jena on September 26, 2026. Accompanied by his live band, he promises a musical journey through time, featuring global hits and deeply emotional moments. Don’t miss this chance to see the ‘Gentleman of Music’ live on stage.
On the late afternoon of July 5, 2026, the Marienkirche in Ziegenhain will host a summer concert featuring the a cappella quartet ‘JoVocale’. Admission is free.
Jena, July 5, 2026. A rescheduled Sunday concert will take place this afternoon at the KuBuS district center in the Lobeda district of Jena. Weimar-based singer-songwriter Udo Hemmann will step in spontaneously for the duo ‘Fefer un Salts’, who were unable to attend.
British indie-rock icons The Subways are heading to Thuringia this autumn! Get ready for an electrifying live show at the F-Haus in Jena on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Expect a high-octane performance featuring timeless classics and fresh hits from a band that defines the garage-rock spirit.
The Friedenskirche in Jena invites the public to a special musical vesper dedicated to female composers this coming Saturday.
Jena. Next Saturday, the well-known Psycho-Chor of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena will present its traditional end-of-semester concerts in the historic Volksbad.
A touch of Seoul will blow through the Saaletal next year: On March 16, 2027, the spectacular live show “K-POP LIVE!” brings the hits and energetic dance moves of South Korean pop music directly to the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena.