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The renowned vocal ensemble Octavians invites you to their festive Christmas concert, ‘Endlich Weihnachten,’ at the Friedenskirche in Jena on December 12, 2026. Experience a top-tier a cappella performance featuring a beautiful blend of traditional and modern holiday classics in an intimate, atmospheric setting.
The renowned a cappella ensemble Octavians celebrates its 20th anniversary with a festive jubilee concert in their hometown. On Sunday, October 18, 2026, these exceptional singers will transform the historic Volkshaus Jena into a vibrant soundscape of vocal diversity. Don’t miss this milestone performance from one of Germany’s most acclaimed vocal groups.
Science City Jena secured an important home victory against NINERS Chemnitz in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
A long-standing dispute over school placement in Jena has reached a resolution. The Thuringian Ministry of Education, the State Education Authority of East Thuringia, and the City of Jena have announced that a new general decree will take effect on May 1st.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena is investing in its own youth talent for the long term. 18-year-old offensive player Emilio Munser has extended his contract early until the summer of 2029.
The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (FSU) has officially been named a University of Excellence, securing its place among the top 15 academic institutions in Germany.
Just days after being designated a University of Excellence, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU) has officially inaugurated the new Microverse Center Jena (MCJ) on the Beutenberg Campus.
The 49th Jenaer Kernberglauf will take place on October 17 at the University Sports Center. The USV Jena e. V. endurance running department invites all running enthusiasts to register.
Jena, October 5, 2026. Carsten Müller will not take up the planned position as Administrative Director of the Deutsches Optisches Museum (D.O.M.) foundation. He will continue to serve as a member of the management board of JenaKultur.
On Monday, March 1, 2027, TV star Roland Jankowsky brings his hit program to the F-Haus in Jena. Best known as the quirky Inspector Overbeck from the popular ZDF crime series ‘Wilsberg’, the actor masterfully blends biting crime stories with theatrical finesse for an unforgettable evening of suspense and humor.