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The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is now offering an immersive journey through our solar system. The new show ‘Planets – Expedition into the Solar System’ combines scientific findings from current space missions with stunning 360-degree projections under the large dome.
The 5th Thuringian Ukulele Festival concludes this Sunday with an open, informal musical gathering at the Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena.
The 18th FullDome Festival has begun at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena under the motto ‘Praise the Dome’. The event is one of the world’s most important platforms for 360-degree films and digital media art.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is expanding its family program with a new attraction: ‘The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure’ marks the debut of the popular green characters in their own 360° dome production.
Jena, August 19, 2026. The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an unusual symbiosis of live music and visual space art. On August 21, the band NORÐIR will perform under the dome.
Jena, August 16, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers an immersive astronomical experience with the show ‘Planets – Expedition into the Solar System,’ allowing visitors to explore distant worlds.
Jena, August 14, 2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium invites visitors to rediscover the phenomenon of the aurora borealis in an immersive show. The production ‘Aurora – Magic of the North’ combines scientific findings with spectacular visual recordings.
Jena, 12.08.2026. The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers an informative experience for the whole family with the show ‘Our Universe’. The program illuminates our cosmic surroundings and makes complex astronomical topics easy to understand.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents ‘Space Tour’, a new format combining astronomical education with a curated music show.
Jena, 09.08.2026 – The music legends of Queen return to the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. With the production ‘Queen Heaven – The Original!’, the planetarium offers an immersive music show that brings the life’s work of these exceptional artists under the dome.