Jena, May 27, 2026 – The German music landscape is facing a historic moment: Next Saturday, May 30, 2026, the band Unheilig will celebrate its highly anticipated stage comeback at Jena’s Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. After a ten-year hiatus from live performances, the group is launching its major summer tour here.
The most important information for visitors at a glance:
- Event: Tour kickoff “Liebe Glaube Monster” by Unheilig
- When: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Where: Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, Jena
- Admission: Exclusively via the entrance at Stadtrodaer Straße
- Tickets: Only available online at tickets.elf5.de (no box office on site)
An emotional comeback after a decade of silence
After a good ten years of absence, one of the most influential bands in German pop and rock history returns to the spotlight. In 2016, the charismatic frontman “Der Graf” bid farewell to the stage for health reasons – for many fans, it seemed like a goodbye forever. The emotional significance of this restart is hard to put into words for the loyal fan base. Cross-generational anthems like “Geboren um zu leben” shaped lives, and the abrupt end left a painful void. With the release of the new studio album “Liebe Glaube Monster” in March of this year, the foundation for a triumphant return was laid. The fact that the starting signal for this highly emotional journey is being given in Jena of all places makes Saturday evening a milestone for the local cultural scene.
Logistics and important information for concertgoers
To ensure a smooth process for the major event at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, the organizers ask visitors to observe important organizational guidelines. Since a significant number of visitors is expected, forward-looking travel planning is strongly advised.
- No box office: There will definitely be no ticket counter on site for last-minute decisions. All remaining tickets must be purchased in advance digitally via the ticket portal tickets.elf5.de.
- Strictly regulated admission: Access to the stadium grounds for all ticket holders is exclusively from the direction of Stadtrodaer Straße. Other entrances are closed to public traffic.
- Travel tip: Due to limited parking options around the Sportfeld, the use of public transport is recommended. The stops around Paradiespark offer excellent connections and are only a few minutes’ walk from the admission area.
With this concert kickoff, the Jena Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld transforms back into a gigantic open-air arena after a long time and sends a clear signal for the charisma of the Thuringian “City of Light” in the field of large-scale live productions.
🏛️ History & Building: The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in transition
The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, idyllically located on the Saale and directly adjacent to the Paradiespark, is traditionally the sporting home of FC Carl Zeiss Jena. However, beyond sports, the area has a decades-long history as an important event and concert venue for Thuringia. Following extensive modernization and renovations in recent years, the stadium now presents itself as a state-of-the-art arena that, in addition to match operations, is also optimally equipped for logistically demanding major concerts and open-air productions of this scale.
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Unheilig starts summer tour in Jena
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