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The first highlights for Kulturarena 2026 have been announced: From July 8 to 12, the play “Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world” will be performed on the Theatervorplatz in Jena.
After the winter break, the Theaterrausch Jena ensemble returns to the stage with a new production of Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s famous play “Jedermann” at Kulturschlachthof.
Jena, April 15, 2026. Following the winter break, the ensemble “Theaterrausch Jena” returns impressively to the stage with a new production of the world-famous Hofmannsthal classic “Jedermann” at the Kulturschlachthof.
Jena, April 08, 2026 – Compagnie Freikopf will guest perform at the Kulturarena on the Jenaer Theatervorplatz in the summer of 2026. With their piece „Espresso Variété“, the group promises a fast-paced circus and theater spectacle under the open sky.
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.
Jena, March 14, 2026 – A look into the past of the City of Light: On October 14, 1900, the Jenaer Stadttheater at Engelplatz opened its doors for the first time under municipal management. The privately run “Köhlersches Theater” was transformed into a cultural center for all citizens.