Stargazing in Jena: Poetry Slam between Thuringia and Hesse under the Star Dome

Poetic Country Duel under the Star Dome of Jena

On November 12, 2026, when the lights dim in the Zeiss Planetarium Jena, a word battle begins with a special atmosphere: In the third edition of Stargazing, poets from Thuringia and Hesse compete against each other. The audience decides which texts, voices, and stage personalities win the evening.

Thuringia against Hesse: Language Art in Direct Duel

The country battle combines literary precision, pointed humor, and performative energy. Under the dome of the planetarium, regional identities, personal narratives, and societal observations collide. The winking contrasts between Handkäse and Bratwurst, Goethe and Schiller University, or Haftbefehl and Clueso create a playful framework for the evening.

A Line-up with Diverse Voices

For Thuringia, Jasmin Strebender from Erfurt, Moritz Konrad from Jena, and Levin Simmet from Weimar will take the stage. Hesse will be represented by Tim Kuppler from Marburg, as well as Laura Paloma and Johanna Schubert from Frankfurt. Different styles, rhythms, and literary perspectives promise a varied Poetry Slam, where every word carries weight.

Friedrich Herrmann Leads the Evening

The event will be moderated by Friedrich Herrmann. His role is to concentrate the tension between performances, to accompany the competition dramatically, and to provide the audience with orientation in the poetic exchange. This creates a reading atmosphere that remains concentrated, immediate, and surprising.

The Audience Decides

Poetry Slam thrives on the encounter between text and space. Linguistic artistry unfolds not only on paper but in voice, timing, gesture, and reaction. In the Zeiss Planetarium Jena, this author encounter becomes an intense literary experience thanks to the unique architecture of the venue. In the end, the audience's judgment counts.

Conclusion: Literature as a Living Stage Moment

Stargazing: Poetry Slam III connects contemporary literature, competition, and communal experience. Visitors can expect an energetic evening with six slam poets, pointed texts, and a decision made live in the hall. Those who want to not just read Poetry Slam but experience it live will find the perfect place under the star dome of Jena.

Official Channels of Stargazing:

• Instagram: no official profile found
• Facebook: no official profile found
• Website: no official profile found
• Organizer: JenaKultur and Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei

Sources:

• JenaKultur – Event page
• Jena-Veranstaltungen – Event information
• City Library Jena – Event Calendar