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Starting April 25, 2026, the Freiluft-StadtLab returns to Jena’s city center, transforming Engelplatz and Theatervorplatz into creative open-air zones for innovation and community encounters.
The first highlights for Kulturarena 2026 have been announced: From July 8 to 12, the play “Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world” will be performed on the Theatervorplatz in Jena.
In the summer of 2026, the Theatervorplatz in Schillergässchen will be transformed into a unique open-air stage, blending classical concerts with innovative urban art.
Jena artist Eva Schimek processes a profound personal setback through art. A new exhibition featuring 41 of her works is currently open to visitors at the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei.
After the winter break, the Theaterrausch Jena ensemble returns to the stage with a new production of Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s famous play “Jedermann” at Kulturschlachthof.
Jena, 16.04.2026. The Studierendenwerk Thüringen is providing financial support to committed students: A significantly increased funding budget of 30,000 euros per half-year will be available for cultural, sporting, and intercultural projects in the future.
Theaterhaus Jena presents the world premiere of the production “This is just us – naked in the face of the world,” exploring a profound friendship between two women from Europe and Africa.
Jena, April 15, 2026. Following the winter break, the ensemble “Theaterrausch Jena” returns impressively to the stage with a new production of the world-famous Hofmannsthal classic “Jedermann” at the Kulturschlachthof.
Jena, 15.04.2026 – The Jena art scene celebrates one of its most influential figures: Gerlinde Böhnisch-Metzmacher was honored by friends and companions on the occasion of her 90th birthday. For this festive occasion, the Verlag der Jenaer Bücherstube has published a new anniversary book.
Jena, 08.04.2026 – A musical highlight for a good cause awaits the citizens of Jena: The English Bristol Grammar School will perform a large benefit concert on April 17. All donations collected will go directly to the 10th MartinsSchmaus.