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Jena, 09.08.2026 – The music legends of Queen return to the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. With the production ‘Queen Heaven – The Original!’, the planetarium offers an immersive music show that brings the life’s work of these exceptional artists under the dome.
Thuringia, August 5, 2026: The coming week offers a diverse selection of cultural and musical events in the region. From historical insights to open-air festivals, there is something for every taste.
Jena, August 3, 2026. To kick off the week, film fans in Jena can look forward to a special open-air cinema experience. The comedy ‘Das Kanu des Manitu’ will be presented at the Theatervorplatz.
Jena, July 30, 2026: Starting Thursday, July 30, the association DenkWelten e. V. is presenting the interactive exhibition ‘Philosophy You Can Touch’ at the Jena StadtLab. Until mid-August, visitors can explore major ideas, concepts, and theories in a playful and direct manner through hands-on exhibits at the Historisches Rathaus.
Jena, July 30, 2026 – Scientific research and artistic interpretation are currently merging at the Historisches Rathaus Jena: The interactive exhibition ‘Science meets Art: What do I see?’ invites guests to participate and explore.
Jena, July 29, 2026 – The children’s musical ‘Der Notenbaum’ brings a charming musical narrative for families to the dome stage of the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena.
Jena, July 26, 2026: The interactive exhibition ‘Philosophy You Can Touch’ at StadtLab Jena invites visitors to explore complex concepts in a playful and hands-on manner.
Thüringen/Jena, July 25, 2026: The summer holidays are all about adventure, discovery, and creativity. Throughout the Free State, museums, theme parks, and cultural sites offer a diverse range of activities for children and teenagers. Here is a structured overview of the most attractive destinations by category.
Starting this Friday, the UNIFOK Jena e.V. photo club presents its new annual exhibition titled ‘Querfeldein’ at the traditional restaurant ‘Zur Noll’.
Jena/Thüringen, July 23, 2026: The upcoming weekend from July 24 to 26, 2026, offers numerous highlights for culture and leisure enthusiasts in Jena and throughout Thuringia. The focus is on the traditional Töpfermarkt on the Jenaer Marktplatz, complemented by diverse events in the surrounding regions.