Neugassenfest in Jena: Family Event on August 8th
Jena, August 8, 2026: The city center celebrates this year’s Neugassenfest today, Saturday. Visitors can expect a diverse program for all age groups from midday until the evening.
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Jena Concert Guide: Events in August 2026
August 2026 offers music lovers in Thuringia a varied program. From indie rock and folk to chamber pop – we have compiled the five event highlights for you.
Event Tips for Jena and Thuringia: Week 32
Thuringia, August 5, 2026: The coming week offers a diverse selection of cultural and musical events in the region. From historical insights to open-air festivals, there is something for every taste.
Open-Air Cinema: ‘Das Kanu des Manitu’ in Jena on August 3rd
Jena, August 3, 2026. To kick off the week, film fans in Jena can look forward to a special open-air cinema experience. The comedy ‘Das Kanu des Manitu’ will be presented at the Theatervorplatz.
Kulturarena Jena: Successful Mid-Season Review
Jena, August 02, 2026: The Kulturarena in Jena reports a positive response at the mid-season point. With approximately 30,000 visitors counted so far, the festival audience has shown strong attendance figures again this year.
Zeiss-Planetarium Jena: A Glimpse into Infinity
Jena, 29.07.2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents the astronomy program ‘Future – A Glimpse into Infinity,’ taking visitors on a journey through billions of years.
City Tours in Jena: Experience History and High-Tech
Jena, July 27, 2026: The Jena Tourist Information office is offering regular public city tours under the theme ‘Jena – Between History and High-Tech’ from July 27 to September 30, 2026.
Planetarium Jena: Spaceship Journey with ‘Our Universe’
Jena, July 27, 2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena invites visitors of all ages on an immersive journey of discovery through the cosmos. The popular science family program ‘Unser Weltall’ transforms the dome hall into a spaceship, combining exciting astronomical knowledge with a visual experience.
29th Jena Pottery Market invites visitors to the Marktplatz
Jena, July 25, 2026: On the last weekend of July, the city center will once again become a meeting point for lovers of fine ceramic art. The 29th Jena Pottery Market invites visitors to browse, discover, and talk shop with free admission.
Event Tips: Töpfermarkt Jena & Highlights
Jena/Thüringen, July 23, 2026: The upcoming weekend from July 24 to 26, 2026, offers numerous highlights for culture and leisure enthusiasts in Jena and throughout Thuringia. The focus is on the traditional Töpfermarkt on the Jenaer Marktplatz, complemented by diverse events in the surrounding regions.