Jena, 09.05.2026. At the start of the Jenaer Frühlingsmarkt, numerous visitors were drawn to the Marktplatz on Friday evening. The musical highlight of the opening night was the performance by the British a cappella group „The Flying Pickets“.
- Event: Concert by the a cappella band „The Flying Pickets“
- Occasion: Opening night of the Frühlingsmarkt
- Time: Friday evening, 08.05.2026
- Location: Marktplatz, Jena
Atmospheric start to the folk festival
The formation, which has been performing in changing lineups since its founding in 1982, ensured a good mood among the audience. During the open-air concert, visitors took the opportunity to get close to the band on the Marktplatz and celebrate the start of the festival weekend.
A world hit in the center of Jena
Although the band has released numerous albums and toured worldwide throughout its long career, „The Flying Pickets“ are often regarded as a so-called one-hit wonder in Germany. Their greatest commercial success remains the a cappella cover version of the Yazoo song „Only You“, released in 1984. The hit was a fixed part of the repertoire and provided the appropriate musical setting for the first market evening.
Background on the Jenaer Frühlingsmarkt
The Frühlingsmarkt on the historic Marktplatz is traditionally one of the first major highlights of the open-air season in the Lichtstadt. Framed by the Hanfried-Denkmal and the historic Rathaus, vendors with regional specialties, handicrafts, and a colorful entertainment program attract thousands of locals and guests to the city center every year. The multi-day folk festival offers a mix of market activities and cultural performances.
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