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Due to the current heatwave, the Jena Jubilee Singers’ summer concert in the Kollegienhof has been cancelled for safety reasons. A replacement date for the gospel and jazz event will be announced as soon as possible.
In response to the current heatwave, the city of Jena is offering free admission to municipal museums this weekend, providing air-conditioned spaces as temporary heat protection shelters.
Jena, June 26, 2026 – Ahead of the upcoming weekend, Central Germany is facing an extreme heatwave, with temperatures potentially exceeding the 40-degree mark. Alongside Bernburg and Torgau, the city of Jena has been one of the region’s proven climatic hotspots for years.
In anticipation of the upcoming heatwave, Jenaer Bäder recommends purchasing online tickets to avoid long waiting times at the entrances of Ostbad and Südbad.