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Germany’s most famous forensic biologist, Dr. Mark Benecke, is coming to the Sparkassen-Arena Jena on October 14, 2026. Prepare for a fascinating evening as he explores spectacular criminal cases that push the boundaries of the imaginable.
Jena, 05.07.2026. This Sunday, the FSU student group Jena-Vegan is hosting its popular vegan potluck brunch on the Rasenmühleninsel. The open meeting provides a platform for anyone interested in sharing plant-based dishes and networking.
Laasdorf/Jena, 05.07.2026 – A serious accident occurred in Laasdorf on Saturday night, resulting in injuries to a 65-year-old driver. The unsecured vehicle rolled away on a slope and trapped the man.
Laasdorf/Jena, July 5, 2026 – A 65-year-old man sustained leg injuries in an accident in Laasdorf in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis district. He had forgotten to secure his vehicle against rolling away.
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 5, 2026. A rescheduled Sunday concert will take place this afternoon at the KuBuS district center in the Lobeda district of Jena. Weimar-based singer-songwriter Udo Hemmann will step in spontaneously for the duo ‘Fefer un Salts’, who were unable to attend.
The new interactive special exhibition ‘Fun and Spook – Stoccafisso’s Crazy Automata’ has opened at the Imaginata in Jena. The mechanical artworks by the Italian artist invite visitors of all ages to participate.
Jena-Isserstedt, July 5, 2026 – A diverse forest festival at the Waldbühne Isserstedt marks the beginning of the summer holidays this Sunday. The colorful family program offers entertainment for all ages, ranging from live music to creative hands-on activities.
Jena-Lobeda, July 5, 2026 – A bizarre police operation kept officers in Jena-Lobeda busy late Saturday evening. A 30-year-old man, who had previously been the victim of an assault, was pulled over just a few hours later as a drunk driver.
Ralf Schmitz is bringing his brand-new comedy show to Thuringia! On November 19, 2026, the beloved comedian will take the stage at the Sparkassen-Arena Jena with his latest program, ‘Schmitzmän’. Don’t miss out on an evening of non-stop laughter—tickets are already on sale.