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Jena, July 09, 2026 – The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is celebrating its 180th anniversary with a unique exhibition. Until tomorrow, Friday, July 10, visitors can experience ancient reliefs in a completely new light at the Institute of Classical Archaeology.
Jena, 09.07.2026 – On Wednesday evening, Theaterhaus Jena premiered its annual summer spectacle, ‘Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world,’ to a sold-out house. Directed by Azeret Koua, the ancient tragedy was reinterpreted as a three-hour, highly topical social critique that captivated the Jena audience.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Dornburger Schlössernacht returns with an atmospheric summer evening of music, light art, and regional cuisine.
With the premiere of the play “Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world,” this year’s Kulturarena opens on the Theatervorplatz in Jena.
The Kunstsammlung Jena presents a new special exhibition by photographer Frank Gaudlitz starting today, featuring profound portraits and documentation from Eastern Europe and South America.
The Jena Art Association’s annual sculpture exhibition begins this Monday at the Botanical Garden Jena, featuring works by sculptor Beate Debus.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – Starting today, Friday, the Kunstsammlung Jena presents the new exhibition “Players in paradise” by artist Zohar Fraiman, which critically examines female identity and modern self-optimization.
The Kunstsammlung Jena is launching a new special exhibition featuring the renowned photographer Frank Gaudlitz, focusing on social realities in Eastern Europe and South America.
The Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig presents the renowned film drama “Jena Paradies” on July 6, 2026. The free screening is part of the supporting program for the exhibition “Platte. Leben in der Großwohnsiedlung”.
On June 27 and 28, 2026, Jena’s municipal museums will offer free admission, providing a cool retreat and cultural highlights during the summer heat.