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JENA-LOBEDA, May 20, 2026 – The vacant old Schwimmhalle in Lobeda-West is entering a new phase of use. A newly signed cooperation agreement aims to revitalize the prominent building in the district and open it for culture, community meetings, and various temporary projects.
Hamburg comedian and bestselling author Nicole Jäger brings her new program “Grande Dame” to Jena. On June 5, the 43-year-old will address self-love and body acceptance with humor at F-Haus.
Jena, May 20, 2026. The Kunstsammlung Jena invites visitors to a special scenic reading this coming Friday as part of the current exhibition by action artist Jonathan Meese.
The International Organ Summer begins on May 20, 2026, with the traditional Jenaer Orgelnacht, featuring a musical journey through three city center churches.
Jena, May 13, 2026. With a shrill reinterpretation of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” Theaterhaus Jena takes aim at classical opera. The actors present the world-famous hit as an unconventional “lip-sync opera” at the club Kassablanca.
The Kunstverein Jena invites you to an unconventional musical experience at the historic Marktplatz. On the coming Saturday, the duo “Liquid Soul” will present fascinating soundscapes created primarily from the elements of air and water.
Jena, 11.05.2026. Theaterhaus Jena is bringing the classic “La Bohème” to the stage in a completely new guise. Instead of the traditional artist shared apartment, the audience can expect a modern adaptation that combines the material with Hip-Hop, Afro-Beat, and drama, performed at the Jena club Kassablanca.
Jena, 05/09/2026. The Jena Stadtlab is transforming into a meeting point for art and coffee lovers for the next four weeks. With the pop-up project “Kreativ-Café Vivantia,” an interactive concept is moving into the premises, combining enjoyment and creative work.
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.
Jena, 29.04.2026 – A sold-out house, plenty of laughter, and a clear message: At the “Female Open Mic” by Provinz Comedy in Jena’s “Spacement,” only women took the stage on Saturday evening. The goal of the new concept is to create more female visibility in the stand-up scene.