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Jena, September 8, 2026 – The Kulturarena Jena 2026 has commenced on the forecourt of the Theaterhaus with an extraordinary production of the ancient myth. The opening piece is dedicated to the Trojan seer, incorporating modern references, live music, and acrobatics.
Jena, July 30, 2026 – The collective “b:wired,” founded at the beginning of the year, invites guests to its first House Open-Air in Jena this coming Sunday, August 2, 2026. The event at Paradies Café aims to provide a conscious counterpoint to current trends and short-lived clips.
A musical evening that remains memorable despite adverse weather conditions: Canadian singer Dominique Fils-Aimé captivated the audience at the Kulturarena last night. A severe thunderstorm in the afternoon could not dampen the special atmosphere of the concert.
Jena, July 12, 2026 – This Sunday evening, Theaterhaus Jena will present its annual summer spectacle, ‘Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world,’ as an open-air performance.
Jena, July 12, 2026. This Sunday afternoon marks the start of the popular Drackendorf concert series’ new season. Visitors can look forward to an atmospheric open-air concert featuring Duo Lavendel in the idyllic Goethepark.
On Saturday evening, the Jenaer Sportfeld was transformed into an emotional concert arena as the band Unheilig celebrated its monumental open-air comeback after a ten-year hiatus. In front of more than 5,000 spectators, frontman “Der Graf” proved that the appeal of his music remains unbroken.
Jena, June 1, 2026 – The German band Unheilig celebrated a highly emotional open-air comeback in Jena last weekend. Against an impressive backdrop, thousands of fans experienced an evening full of goosebumps and musical memories.
In the summer of 2026, the Theatervorplatz in Schillergässchen will be transformed into a unique open-air stage, blending classical concerts with innovative urban art.