1) “The Wanderer – Hiroyuki Masuyama” (daily until Sunday, 10:00–17:00)

The exhibition “The Wanderer” by Hiroyuki Masuyama is a strong contrast to the daily routine this week: Romantic motifs are reinterpreted in luminous visual worlds (light boxes). This makes the visit both calm and intense – ideal if you want to consciously “wind down” between appointments.

Planning tip: If you are already in the city center today or tomorrow, a visit can be easily combined before a city tour or before an evening appointment.

2) Jonathan Meese: Work Cycle on Richard Wagner (daily until Sunday, 10:00–17:00)

If you like your art provocative, loud, and physically tangible, Jonathan Meese’s presentation offers a dense, discussion-friendly setting. The reference to Richard Wagner creates cultural friction points – exactly what makes the exhibition so appealing to many visitors.

Planning tip: If you want to reserve a “block” for art, combine both exhibitions on the same day (with a break in between). This makes the difference in approaches particularly clear.

3) Public City Tour “Jena – Between History and High-Tech” (today, April 15, 14:00–16:00)

This tour combines classic city history with what shapes Jena today: science, research, and modern urban redevelopment. If you have guests in town or feel like you only know “your own routes,” this is a very good reset.

Note on participation: As places may be limited depending on the provider, it is worth checking ticket/registration availability on the day of the event via official channels.

4) Family Tour “Time Traveling – On the Trail of Details” (today, April 15, 15:00–16:00)

This format is particularly practical for families: one hour, clear focus, and enough “aha moments” so that children (and adults) experience exhibitions not as a compulsory program, but as a space for discovery. Ideal as an afternoon component before perhaps heading to a concert or theater later.

5) “Hate / Misos / Ură” – after “La Haine” (April 16–18, each 20:00–22:00)

The contemporary adaptation takes social tension, exclusion, and escalation logics seriously – topics that are not abstract but are reflected in the everyday life of many cities. If you are looking for an evening that is more than entertainment, this is a clear recommendation.

Planning tip: Expect follow-up conversations in your head (or in a group). Afterwards, quiet walks through the city center or a late drink are suitable, instead of rushing straight to the next program point.

6) Akkordeonale – International Accordion Festival (today, April 15, 20:00)

The Akkordeonale shows how far the instrument goes beyond clichés: virtuoso solos, ensemble energy, style mixes between world music, jazz, and chamber music moments. For everyone who likes to discover “new sounds,” this is the concert event of the week.

Ticket tip: Festival dates are often in higher demand than regular concerts. It’s best to check the availability of remaining tickets with the organizer in the afternoon.

7) “Bohème Sauvage” – Homage to the 1920s (April 18, from 21:00)

This evening is less a “concert” than an experience: 1920s aesthetics, dance, and staged details create a conscious break from everyday life. If you are out with friends or looking for an occasion that feels like a short trip, this date fits very well into Saturday.

Planning tip: If you start the day in the city center (market/flea market), the show in the evening is a fitting conclusion – without long distances.

8) Jena Weekly Market (April 16–18: Thu & Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat 07:00–13:00)

The weekly market is a reliable anchor in the coming days: breakfast shopping, a quick coffee stop, souvenirs for the evening. Especially on Saturday, it’s worth coming early if you plan to visit the flea market or museum afterwards.

Practical: Plan a small time window instead of just “rushing through” – that’s what makes the market visit an experience.

9) Jena Flea Market in the City Center (April 18, 08:00–17:00)

Flea market in Jena on Saturday means: browsing, bargaining, discovering finds – and experiencing the city center beyond standard shopping. This is also a good opportunity for visitors to engage with the city (literally).

Note: If you want to sell yourself, you should check the current participation conditions and any fees with the organizer.

10) “Rose Nightclubbing” (April 18, 23:00–04:00)

If you don’t want to just end Saturday but make the most of it, this club night is a classic endpoint: start late, dance long, finish the week. The transition works especially well if you were already at “Bohème Sauvage” before or if you deliberately don’t plan anything big after the theater on Friday and save your energy for Saturday.

Admission & Rules: Check the club’s current notices in the evening (admission, possible age/ID requirements, cloakroom).