Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
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Jena, 09.07.2026 – On Wednesday evening, Theaterhaus Jena premiered its annual summer spectacle, ‘Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world,’ to a sold-out house. Directed by Azeret Koua, the ancient tragedy was reinterpreted as a three-hour, highly topical social critique that captivated the Jena audience.
Jena, July 9, 2026 – Good news from the city on the Saale: 15-year-old Marie W., who had been missing for nearly a month, has been located. According to police reports, the girl was found safe and sound.
Jena, July 9, 2026 – A five-day robotics holiday workshop specifically for girls began on Thursday at the Lichtwerkstatt in Jena. Participants learn to build and program small robots in a playful environment, with no prior knowledge required, and take them home afterwards.
Jena, July 9, 2026. During the summer holidays, children and teenagers can create their own animated films at the Künstlerische Abendschule Jena e. V. In this creative stop-motion workshop, participants learn how to turn individual images into a living story.
Jena, July 9, 2026 – Yesterday, Wednesday, alert citizens in Jena successfully thwarted several fraud attempts by individuals posing as police officers. All calls were promptly terminated by the recipients.
Jena, 09.07.2026 – On Wednesday, a significant residential burglary occurred on Michael-Häußler-Weg in Jena, during which unknown perpetrators stole a substantial amount of cash.
Jena, July 9, 2026 – On Wednesday evening, a series of threats and insults occurred in front of a supermarket on Stauffenbergstraße in Jena, perpetrated by a heavily intoxicated woman. An alert passerby prevented more serious injuries through a quick reaction.
On Wednesday evening, a parked car was completely destroyed by fire on Industriestraße in Hermsdorf. As investigators suspect arson, the Jena Criminal Investigation Department is urgently seeking witnesses who may have made suspicious observations.
On St. Nicholas Day, the F-Haus in Jena transforms into a vibrant dance floor for the whole family. On December 6, 2026, the popular ‘Lichterkinder DJ Party’ brings interactive music and movement fun to the city with beloved characters Liki and Lumi.
Legendary German rap pioneers Afrob and Ferris MC are bringing their joint ‘Reimemonster Tour 2026’ to Jena. On November 27, these two hip-hop icons will transform the Kassablanca into a mecca for both old-school and new-school fans. Don’t miss this high-energy night of classic beats and raw stage presence.