Summer Theater in Jena: Kassandra Opens Kulturarena
Jena, July 10, 2026. With the premiere of the summer spectacle ‘Kassandra: Coming of Age at the End of the World,’ Theaterhaus Jena has ceremoniously opened this year’s Kulturarena.
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Jena: Laptop theft on Stadtrodaer Straße
Jena, July 10, 2026 – Following a brazen theft at an electronics store, the Jena police are now publicly searching for the perpetrator. The unidentified man stole a high-quality laptop back in March and was captured on security camera.
Children’s Concert in Jena: Treasure Hunt at the Volksbad
On October 11, 2026, the Volksbad Jena invites children aged five and up to a special interactive musical experience. During the ‘Wirbel.Wind.Konzert’, young visitors will join Prince Johannes on an exciting musical treasure hunt.
Jena: Jenoptik Exhibition at the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus
Starting today, the technology company Jenoptik is hosting the long-term product exhibition ‘Experience More Light’ in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus.
Changing Light in Jena: Rediscovering Ancient Reliefs
Jena, July 09, 2026 – The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is celebrating its 180th anniversary with a unique exhibition. Until tomorrow, Friday, July 10, visitors can experience ancient reliefs in a completely new light at the Institute of Classical Archaeology.
Jena: “lucide” Exhibition at Frommannscher Garten
Jena, July 9, 2026 – The annual sculpture exhibition “lucide” by artist Cornelia Weihe opens today in the Frommannscher Garten in Jena, featuring delicate steel sculptures in direct dialogue with nature.
Jena Fire Department: Realistic Training in Ohrdruf
Ohrdruf/Jena, July 9, 2026 – Firefighter candidates from the current Jena basic training course are currently undergoing intensive practical training at the Ohrdruf military training area. The week-long training under realistic conditions is designed to prepare the prospective emergency personnel for complex emergency scenarios.
Jena: Cash burglary in Michael-Häußler-Weg
On Wednesday, unknown perpetrators broke into an apartment in Jena and stole a five-figure sum of cash. The criminal investigation department is looking for witnesses.
Jena: Higher Regional Court trial against suspected IS member begins
Jena, July 9, 2026 – The main trial against a suspected former member of the foreign terrorist organization “Islamic State” (IS) is set to begin at the Thuringian Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Jena at the end of the month.
Kulturarena Jena: Successful Kick-off with Kassandra
Jena, July 9, 2026 – The Kulturarena Jena successfully launched its new season yesterday evening with a sold-out theater premiere. Theaterhaus Jena captivated the audience on the Theatervorplatz with the production ‘Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world’.