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Jena, 15.07.2026 – This year’s Kulturarena begins its first regular concert and film week. Following a successful theater opening, visitors can look forward to a diverse program of international music, children’s entertainment, and film highlights starting Thursday.
Jena, July 7, 2026. The Friedrich Schiller University invites the public to its traditional summer festival on the extensive grounds in the heart of the city, combining academic tradition with a diverse cultural program.
Jena, July 02, 2026 – Just in time for the start of the Thuringian summer holidays, the Jenzig offers exciting leisure activities for families and nature enthusiasts this coming weekend. In addition to the interactive dinosaur trail, an atmospheric event with a panoramic view awaits on Jena’s local mountain.
The Jenzig-Gesellschaft invites visitors to its traditional summer festival on July 4, 2026, featuring live music and culinary delights on the mountain terrace of Jena’s famous local mountain.
The Kulturarena 2026 brings a literary bestseller to the stage: On July 26, the humorous “sheep detective story” Glennkill will be performed on the Theatervorplatz in Jena.