Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
On April 11, 2026, the ad hoc Arena in the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld hosted the 35th Thüringen state competition “Jugend forscht”. Under the motto “Maximum Perspective,” young scientists from across the Free State competed with a total of 80 innovative projects.
Rising musician Oskar Haag will perform live at the Trafo venue in Jena on November 29, 2026, as part of his upcoming tour.
The city administration of Jena is evaluating new concepts for future New Year’s Eve celebrations, focusing on safety and alternatives like drone shows.
PVA TePla AG from Jena is increasingly moving into the focus of technology investors, benefiting from the strategic trend toward European tech sovereignty in sectors such as semiconductors and quantum electronics.
On Thursday evening, a major police operation occurred near a shopping center in the Winzerla district. A 38-year-old man harassed female passers-by and put up significant resistance against officers during his subsequent detention.
Starting in mid-April, Jena’s municipal regulatory service will be patrolling pedestrian zones and parks on E-bikes to increase presence and accessibility for citizens.
On Thursday, two burglaries were committed in the Jena districts of Ammerbach and Ilmnitz. Unknown perpetrators gained access to the residential buildings via rear balcony doors.
Jena, April 10, 2026. The well-known singer and musician Dirk Michaelis will perform in Jena this autumn. During his guest performance on November 6, 2026, he will present a cross-section of his career spanning over four decades.
The 2026 Thuringian festival season promises a diverse program. In addition to the local Kulturarena in Jena, numerous major events such as the Rudolstadt Festival or the “SonneMondSterne” festival will attract music fans from across the Free State in the coming months.
Jena, April 10, 2026. Commuters and delivery traffic in the south of Jena must prepare for significant restrictions. The on- and off-ramps of the Gewerbegebiet Maua will be fully closed in two stages starting in mid-April due to upcoming surface renovation.