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The Hamburg hip-hop trio Deine Freunde is coming to Jena! On October 9, 2027, the band will bring their high-energy show ‘Die Kinder spielen verrückt’ to the Sparkassen-Arena. Get ready for a unique concert experience that bridges the gap between generations with powerful beats and relatable lyrics.
The gripping family musical ‘Tarzan’ brings the timeless story of the jungle hero to the stage at Volkshaus Jena in March 2027. Audiences of all ages can look forward to a musical adventure exploring friendship, courage, and the collision of two worlds.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is expanding its family program with a new attraction: ‘The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure’ marks the debut of the popular green characters in their own 360° dome production.
Jena, 12.08.2026. The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers an informative experience for the whole family with the show ‘Our Universe’. The program illuminates our cosmic surroundings and makes complex astronomical topics easy to understand.
Jena, 07.08.2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is expanding its program with a new highlight for young space fans: The Olchis are now featured in a 360° film produced specifically for the dome.
Jena, July 29, 2026 – The children’s musical ‘Der Notenbaum’ brings a charming musical narrative for families to the dome stage of the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena.
As part of the holiday program, the Phyletisches Museum in Jena is offering a special fossil guided tour for families and interested visitors, showcasing exclusive items from the paleontological collections.
Jena, 27.07.2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is launching an exciting educational adventure for the whole family with the full-dome show ‘Dinosaurs – Are They Really Extinct?’. The combination of a live star tour and a journey back to the prehistoric giants is designed for children aged six and older.
Jena, 07/26/2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers a family-friendly astronomy program with the show ‘Das Kleine 1×1 der Sterne’ (The ABCs of Stars). The presentation provides children with an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of our universe.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena launches the immersive full-dome show ‘Planets – Expedition to the Solar System’ starting this Friday, offering a virtual journey through our cosmos based on the latest research data.