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The travel and adventure festival ‘Lichtbildarena’ returns to Jena with a special edition dedicated to the memory of Vincent Heiland, who significantly shaped the event alongside Barbara Vetter for many years.
On September 2, 2026, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) welcomed 129 new apprentices to begin their professional careers.
The Rostock punk rock powerhouse Feine Sahne Fischfilet is coming to the Sparkassen-Arena Jena on February 25, 2027, as part of their ‘Endlich auf Reise Tour 2027’. Get ready for an explosive night of raw energy, brass-infused punk, and anthemic singalongs.
Jena, September 2, 2026 – When the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Earth observation mission FLEX launches into space as scheduled on September 15, 2026, cutting-edge technology from Jena will be on board. Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF have made significant contributions to the satellite’s scientific instrumentation.
A new international research center, the Imre Kertész Kolleg, has commenced operations at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, focusing on the history of Eastern Europe in the 20th century.
Under the motto ‘Courage in the heart, sun in the head – We children are strong!’, Jena will celebrate World Children’s Day on September 20, 2026, with a large family festival.
Jena, September 1, 2026 – Under this year’s theme ‘NetzWERKE: Monuments and Infrastructure,’ Jena invites the public to the 2026 Heritage Days on the second weekend of September. On Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, numerous historical sites, technical facilities, and architectural gems will open their doors to the public.
Jena, September 1, 2026 – The summer season is drawing to a close, and the outdoor pools in Jena are transitioning to post-season operations.
The European Earth observation satellite FLEX is preparing for its launch into space. To analyze photosynthesis and the health status of plants worldwide from an altitude of approximately 815 kilometers, the European Space Agency (ESA) is relying on high-precision technology from Jena.
Citizens of Jena and the surrounding area are invited to participate in this year’s Volunteer Day on September 12, 2026, featuring 35 community projects.