Name: Season Opening Concert of the Jena Philharmonic
Start: 2026-09-13T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Volkshaus Jena

A Musical Departure for the Day of Open Monuments

The Jena Philharmonic will open the new season on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Volkshaus Jena with a free concert full of colors, contrasts, and anticipation. Under the motto Planet Dvořák, the program spans a wide arc from Czech folk closeness to symphonic elegance and shows how vibrant a season opener can sound. ([jenaer-philharmonie.de](https://www.jenaer-philharmonie.de/konzert/saisoneroeffnungskonzert-4.html))

An Afternoon of Feeling at Home and New Beginnings

Antonín Dvořák is at the center of this opening concert, flanked by Bedřich Smetana and Leoš Janáček. Also featured are Mozart, Walton, Prokofiev, Mahler, and Ligeti - a carefully curated panorama that makes the stylistic breadth of the coming season audible. Chief Conductor Simon Gaudenz will guide the concert, connecting music, moderation, and encounter into a lively concert experience. ([jenaer-philharmonie.de](https://www.jenaer-philharmonie.de/konzert/saisoneroeffnungskonzert-4.html))

A Program with Character and Radiance

The selection of works alone promises an afternoon filled with excitement and ease: the rhythmic energy of the Slavonic Dances, the brilliant Mozart overture, the delicate orchestral colors of Walton, the Vltava as a sonorous river movement, Prokofiev's classical clarity, Janáček's groundedness, Mahler's Adagietto, and Ligeti's sparkling Concert Românesc. The result is a season opener that not only shows the handwriting of the Philharmonic but also embodies the thematic idea of the new season: diversity with an emotional core. ([jenaer-philharmonie.de](https://www.jenaer-philharmonie.de/konzert/saisoneroeffnungskonzert-4.html))

Volkshaus Jena: Central, Rich in Tradition, Easily Accessible

The Volkshaus Jena is located at Carl-Zeiß-Platz 15 in 07743 Jena and is very well connected in the city center. Jena-Paradies and Jena-West train stations are each about a 10-minute walk away; with the tram, the stops Ernst-Abbe-Platz and Löbdergraben as well as the bus stop Teichgraben are within short distance. Directly next to the building is the paid parking garage of the Goethe Gallery. ([volkshaus-jena.de](https://www.volkshaus-jena.de/de/694234))

Live Atmosphere with Open Doors and Free Seating

Particularly attractive: Admission is free, seating is on a first-come-first-served basis, and entry to the concert is possible at any time. Those who arrive late will miss no rigid admission moment but can experience the concert afternoon flexibly. This makes this season opening concert a strong cultural event for spontaneous visitors. ([jenaer-philharmonie.de](https://www.jenaer-philharmonie.de/konzert/saisoneroeffnungskonzert-4.html))

Conclusion: Jena Starts the New Season with Sound

This concert unites great orchestral colors, a clear artistic focus, and the unique atmosphere of a public season opener. Those who want to experience the musical start of the new season live will receive an afternoon full of energy, proximity, and anticipation at the Volkshaus Jena. An ideal date for everyone who wants to enjoy symphonic music in all its diversity. ([jenaer-philharmonie.de](https://www.jenaer-philharmonie.de/konzert/saisoneroeffnungskonzert-4.html))