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Jena, July 11, 2026. Starting today, the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena invites visitors every Saturday to join in constructing, experimenting, and discovering. The weekly event is aimed at creative minds of all ages.
Jena, July 10, 2026 – Tomorrow, Saturday, the popular flea market at Globus in Isserstedt invites visitors to browse and bargain once again. Bargain hunters can look forward to a wide range of offerings.
Jena, July 10, 2026. With the premiere of the summer spectacle ‘Kassandra: Coming of Age at the End of the World,’ Theaterhaus Jena has ceremoniously opened this year’s Kulturarena.
Jena, July 9, 2026 – The Kulturarena Jena successfully launched its new season yesterday evening with a sold-out theater premiere. Theaterhaus Jena captivated the audience on the Theatervorplatz with the production ‘Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world’.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Dornburger Schlössernacht returns with an atmospheric summer evening of music, light art, and regional cuisine.
With the premiere of the play “Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world,” this year’s Kulturarena opens on the Theatervorplatz in Jena.
Jena, July 7, 2026. The Friedrich Schiller University invites the public to its traditional summer festival on the extensive grounds in the heart of the city, combining academic tradition with a diverse cultural program.
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.
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.
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.