When does the festival symposium take place?

On Friday, September 18, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM in the Historical Town Hall of Jena.

How much is the admission?

Admission is free, but confirmed registration via email is required.

Do I need to register in advance?

Yes, due to limited seating capacity, entry is only possible with prior confirmed registration.

Will there be musical contributions?

Yes, musicians from the Jena Philharmonic will accompany the evening with Johannes Brahms' Clarinet Quintet Op. 115.

Where exactly will the event take place?

In the Historical Town Hall of Jena at Markt 1 in 07743 Jena.

Can we expect a book signing or reading?

The focus will be on lectures, discussions, and musical contributions; a book signing is not announced.

Eduard Rosenthal: Festival Symposium Jena 2026

Name: Eduard Rosenthal: Festival Symposium in Jena
Start: 2026-09-18T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-18T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Historisches Rathaus

A festive look at Eduard Rosenthal in the Historical Town Hall of Jena

Jena dedicates a symposium of rare historical density to the legal scholar, constitutional designer, and civic spirit Eduard Rosenthal. On September 18, 2026, the Historical Town Hall takes center stage as a place of remembrance, political education, and cultural encounter in an evening that brings together biography, city history, and musical sublimity.

A jubilee with intellectual radiance

The festival symposium marks the 100th anniversary of Rosenthal's death and connects the memory of a formative university teacher with the question of how democratic culture emerges from legal precision and social responsibility. Rosenthal is considered a co-author of Thuringian constitutional thought and a defining figure in the history of the city and science of Jena.

Science, civic society, and personal perspectives

On the podium, political representation, academic authority, and family history converge. Contributions are expected from the state parliament, university, city archive, and legal history, among others. This multitude of voices makes the symposium a literarily and intellectually appealing evening where historical sources, biographical memories, and public debate intersect productively.

Music as a resonance space of remembrance

The Jena Philharmonic accompanies the evening with Johannes Brahms' Clarinet Quintet Op. 115. This chamber music lends a special reading atmosphere to the scientific format: not loud, not ostentatious, but condensed, delicate, and reverberating. Thus, a literary experience in a broader sense emerges, supported by language, history, and sound.

Place with historical depth

The Historical Town Hall at the market is one of the most prominent places of remembrance in Jena. Those attending an event here do not just enter a hall; they enter a house of city history. The atmosphere combines architectural dignity with proximity to public life, political debate, and cultural tradition.

Conclusion

This festival symposium promises an evening for all who not only know Jena's history but want to experience it intellectually. Anyone interested in constitutional history, academic biographies, and cultural memory should save this date and experience the event live in the Historical Town Hall.