Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
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The 2026 concert summer reaches its peak in August. Jena, Erfurt, and Weimar are hosting numerous open-air performances and club concerts, ranging from indie rock and pop to singer-songwriter folk and neo-classical music.
Weimar, July 26, 2026: During intensified bicycle inspections over the weekend, police in Weimar uncovered several violations. In addition to tampered e-bikes, officers also discovered bicycles that had been reported stolen.
Weimar, July 24, 2026 – Thanks to the attentive observation of a witness, the police were able to quickly arrest a 28-year-old suspect in Weimar early Friday morning. The individual had shortly before sprayed an unconstitutional symbol onto the sidewalk.
Weimar, July 23, 2026 – An unusual case of animal damage triggered a fire department operation in Weimar on Thursday morning. Significant smoke developed in the engine compartment of a parked vehicle.
The concert summer in Thuringia enters its peak phase in August 2026. Fans of soul, indie rock, and folk will find a diverse selection of events in Jena, Erfurt, and Weimar.
Weimar, July 16, 2026 – The missing woman, Ms. Wohlfeld, was found safe and sound in Weimar’s Ilmpark on Thursday morning.
Kranichfeld/Weimar, July 15, 2026 – Unknown perpetrators broke into a company apartment in Kranichfeld, stealing valuables worth several hundred euros. The criminal investigation department has initiated an investigation and is asking the public for assistance.
Weimar/Jena, July 14, 2026 – An unregistered film shoot involving a deceptively realistic-looking weapon triggered a massive police response in the Weimar city area on Tuesday morning.
Kapellendorf, 13.07.2026 – This coming Thursday, the 27th Burghoftheater in Kapellendorf will kick off its new open-air season with the cabaret comedy “KI Royale – Alles ist wahrscheinlich.”
Weimar, July 10, 2026 – A motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in a right-of-way accident at an intersection in Weimar on Thursday morning. The collision resulted in property damage to both vehicles involved.