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Jena, June 19, 2026 – Tanztheater Jena celebrates its 65th anniversary this coming Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a festive anniversary show at the Volkshaus. Under the title “Blow UP in Motion,” the ensemble presents a versatile program that combines tradition and modernity.
On June 30 and July 1, 2026, the Jenaer Volkshaus will become a platform for the mobility of the future. The SMART COMPLIANT LOGISTICS Congress brings together experts to discuss sustainable and innovative transport concepts.
On May 23, 2026, the Jenaer Philharmonie delivered an impressive concert at the Volkshaus under the direction of the internationally sought-after Austrian conductor Katharina Wincor. The audience was delighted by the sensitive yet powerful interpretation of works from the Second Viennese School and Franz Schubert.
The Bürgerstiftung Jena Saale-Holzland is hosting a networking event on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Volkshaus Jena on May 21, 2026, focusing on the balance between social impact and economic profitability.
On May 21, 2026, the Jenaer Philharmonie will perform a concert at Volkshaus Jena featuring works by Webern, Berg, and Schubert under the direction of Katharina Wincor.
On April 23, 2026, the Jenaer Philharmonie presents „ZwischenWelten“ at the Volkshaus Jena, a multifaceted program combining classical music and poetry from the era of Romanticism.
Jena, March 24, 2026 – Social and sustainable responsibility is increasingly becoming a focus for the economy due to new EU directives. The Bürgerstiftung Jena Saale-Holzland will highlight how regional companies can implement this in practice during an information event in May.
Jena offers a diverse program for the winter holidays, ranging from the musical “Aladin” at the Volkshaus to a rustic campfire experience in the Jenaer Forst.