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Jena, March 14, 2026 – A look into the past of the City of Light: On October 14, 1900, the Jenaer Stadttheater at Engelplatz opened its doors for the first time under municipal management. The privately run “Köhlersches Theater” was transformed into a cultural center for all citizens.
Jena honors the literary legacy of writer Günter de Bruyn with an extensive evening event at Theaterhaus Jena and a cinematic program at Kino Schillerhof.
The Thüringen Minister for Education, Science and Culture, Christian Tischner, paid an official visit to the Deutsches Optisches Museum in Jena to emphasize its significance for the regional cultural and scientific landscape.
Jena offers a diverse literary program this week, featuring TV star Roland Jankowsky, poetic readings in Jena-Ost, and regional fairy tales in Bürgel.
Jena (16.02.2026) – Thüringen often prides itself on its high density of cultural institutions. However, away from the major landmarks like the Wartburg or the Weimarer Klassik sites, the reality often looks bleak. A research project at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is now addressing this very issue.
Jena’s photography history takes center stage as the Foto-Klub Jena ’78 celebrates its 50th anniversary with a major exhibition at the Thüringer Landtag in Erfurt. From its origins at Carl Zeiss to modern digital art, explore five decades of creative evolution. The exhibition opens on March 10, 2026, offering a unique perspective on the region’s artistic and social heritage through the lens of local photographers.
At a Glance: Shows & Musicals: “Beat It!” (13.02.) and “Aladin” (19./20.02.) kick off the season. Sports: Science City Jena hosts top opponents like Oldenburg and Hamburg in the spring. Culture: Reading with Roland Jankowsky (“Overbeck”) on 25.02.2026. Outlook: Top comedians like Mario Barth and Ralf Schmitz will arrive later in the year. Jena, 08.02.2026 … Read more