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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.
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.