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The British a cappella group “The Flying Pickets” performed at the opening of the Jenaer Frühlingsmarkt on the Marktplatz, drawing numerous visitors to the city center for the start of the festival weekend.
Jena, 05.05.2026 – The Jenaer Philharmonie invites you to a special musical experience at the Volkshaus this coming Friday. Under the direction of Swiss Baroque violinist Leila Schayegh, magnificent orchestral suites by the most significant composers of the Baroque era are on the program.
The band Kombynat Robotron is performing this Wednesday at Kulturbahnhof Jena, offering music fans an exciting live performance in the city’s well-known alternative cultural center.
Music fans in Jena can look forward to the coming autumn: The band Vinsta has announced a performance at Café Wagner for November 5, 2026, as part of an extensive tour.
Jena, 02.10.2026. The band Sugar Spine is coming to Jena for a concert in autumn 2026. The performance is part of an extensive tour of Germany and will take place at F-Haus in early October.
Jena, April 10, 2026. The well-known singer and musician Dirk Michaelis will perform in Jena this autumn. During his guest performance on November 6, 2026, he will present a cross-section of his career spanning over four decades.
On October 28, 2026, the renowned German indie band “Die Sterne” will perform at the Kassablanca venue in Jena as part of their upcoming tour, presenting their new studio album.
Jena, March 26, 2026. The program for the grand finale of this year’s Kulturarena has been finalized. On August 23, 2026, the Kyiv-based band Luiku will transform the Theatervorplatz into a massive dance floor with an explosive mix of Balkan beats, brass, and accordion sounds.
Jena, March 22, 2026 – With a surprise musical performance in the city center of Jena, two musicians from the Philharmonie drew attention to an upcoming concert highlight. For once, the focus was not on the entire orchestra, but on the timpani as a solo instrument.
The Munich-based band Dreiviertelblut is bringing their unique ‘folklore-free folk music’ to Jena. The concert is scheduled for April 2027 at the traditional F-Haus venue.