Jena Poetry Talk: Open Reading at Villa Rosenthal
As part of the 19th Jena Poetry Talk, author Greta Maria Pichler will present her award-winning poetry debut ‘Salzwasser’ at Villa Rosenthal on Monday evening.
Events
Evening Music in Jena-Ziegenhain: Concert with JoVocale
On the late afternoon of July 5, 2026, the Marienkirche in Ziegenhain will host a summer concert featuring the a cappella quartet ‘JoVocale’. Admission is free.
Campus Party Jena: Friedrich tanzt 7.0 at Ernst-Abbe-Platz
Jena, July 4, 2026 – The largest campus party in the city is approaching: “Friedrich tanzt 7.0” will transform the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena into a massive event venue.
Summer Festival on the Jenzig: Live Music and Panoramic Views over Jena
The Jenzig-Gesellschaft invites visitors to its traditional summer festival on July 4, 2026, featuring live music and culinary delights on the mountain terrace of Jena’s famous local mountain.
Event Tips for Thüringen: Afterwork at Schleichersee and District Festival
The summer week in Thüringen offers a variety of events. Particularly in Jena, summer events such as a relaxed afterwork directly at Schleichersee and a large anniversary festival in Jena-West are drawing visitors.
Deep House at Strandschleicher: Summery Fête de la Musique in Jena
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the global Fête de la Musique once again drew numerous music enthusiasts into the public spaces of Jena. A particular highlight was the event at the beach bar “Strandschleicher” at Schleichersee, where electronic sounds met a holiday atmosphere.
Weekend Event Tips: Highlights in Bad Berka, Altenburg, and Jena
Jena/Thüringen, June 12, 2026. The upcoming June weekend in Thüringen offers numerous attractive excursion destinations for culture enthusiasts, music fans, and families. Regional highlights in the vicinity of Jena include the traditional Brunnenfest in Bad Berka and an exclusive concert by a jazz legend in Altenburg.
Rare Plants and Culinary Offerings: 18th Rarities Exchange at the Botanischer Garten
On June 14, 2026, the Botanischer Garten Jena will host its 18th Plant Rarities Exchange, featuring over 30 exhibitors, exotic flora, and practical visitor services like ‘plant parking’.
Flea Market in Jena: Browsing for Treasures at the Wippertusfest in Brückenstraße
As part of the Wippertusfest, a flea market is taking place this Sunday in Brückenstraße, Jena, offering a wide range of vintage items, antiques, and household goods for collectors and bargain hunters.
Shopping Sunday in Jena: Retailers Open on May 17
Jena, 17.05.2026. Today, the City of Light attracts visitors with a shopping Sunday. Numerous shops in Jena are open this Sunday, inviting citizens and visitors to enjoy a relaxed shopping experience.