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The duo IKAN HYU will perform at MVZ Wagner on November 7, 2026. The musicians are known for their intense stage presence and the combination of electronic and acoustic instruments.
The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena presents an educational permanent exhibition at its Institute of Anatomy, offering visitors insights into the human body through modern models and historical specimens.
The city of Jena has adjusted the traffic regulations at the intersection of Mühltal and Münchenrodaer Grund to improve road safety following an analysis of accident statistics.
Jena, July 31, 2026 – Motorists on the A4 should expect traffic disruptions at the Hermsdorfer Kreuz next week. Due to inspection work, the connection from the A4 coming from the direction of Dresden to the A9 in the direction of Berlin will be closed.
The felling of a healthy Ginkgo tree in front of the former Goethe-Apotheke on Weigelstraße has drawn public attention. The municipal administration justifies the action by citing the planned conversion of the building into a bistro with outdoor seating.
The City of Jena has published its construction site report for the 32nd calendar week (August 3 to August 9, 2026). New full road closures are being implemented across the city, while several long-term major projects continue to affect key commuter routes.
Jena, 31.07.2026 – The special exhibition ‘Stoccafisso’s Crazy Automata’ at the Imaginata Jena invites visitors of all ages into the world of mechanical artworks. The approximately 20 interactive objects by Italian artist Stoccafisso encourage visitors to crank, marvel, and participate.
Jena, 31.07.2026: During the summer holidays, the Phyletisches Museum in Jena is offering special family tours every Friday. The museum’s educational program provides children and parents with an engaging insight into the diversity of the animal kingdom.
Starting today, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents ‘Dinosaurs – Are They Really Extinct?’, an entertaining educational adventure for the whole family.
Stadtroda, July 31, 2026 – The currently unoccupied ‘Zur Louisenlust’ Schützenhaus in Stadtroda has been broken into. The police have initiated an investigation and are seeking witnesses.