When does the Fest Symposium take place?

The Fest Symposium takes place on September 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Historic Town Hall Jena.

Where is the event location?

The event location is the Historic Town Hall Jena, Market 1, 07743 Jena.

What is the admission fee?

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

Is there a musical program?

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

Is a spontaneous visit possible?

No, due to limited seating capacity, admission is only possible with confirmed registration.

Who is the event particularly interesting for?

For people interested in Jena's city history, Eduard Rosenthal, political education, and scientific lectures.

Jena Celebrates Eduard Rosenthal: Festive Symposium in the Historic Town Hall

Name: Fest Symposium – 100th Anniversary of Eduard Rosenthal's Death
Start: 2026-09-18T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-18T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Historisches Rathaus Jena

A celebratory evening of remembrance in the historic town hall of Jena

On Friday, September 18, 2026, Jena will focus on a significant name in its city history: Eduard Rosenthal. The fest symposium in the Historic Town Hall of Jena combines scientific classification, urban memory culture, and a musical atmosphere into a compact evening of special significance.

History, Attitude, and Impact

JenaKultur and the city of Jena, in cooperation with Friedrich Schiller University Jena and jenawohnen GmbH, commemorate the professor, lawyer, and honorary citizen, who is regarded as the father of the Thuringian constitution. The event consciously emphasizes depth over effects: speakers from politics, science, city archives, and cultural history illuminate different facets of Rosenthal's life and work.

A Symposium with Special Fest Culture

The historic town hall provides the perfect setting for this. Between the council chamber, urban memory, and public debate, a special festival atmosphere emerges in a smaller format: focused, dignified, and close to the people interested in city history. The Jena Philharmonic will musically accompany the evening with Johannes Brahms' Clarinet Quintet Op. 115, giving the symposium an elegant, chamber musical touch.

What Visitors Can Expect

The fest symposium is aimed at guests seeking a meaningful multi-day experience in the broader sense of a vibrant memory culture, even though the event itself takes place on one evening. Those who appreciate Jena's history, scientific perspectives, and the connection between urban identity and culture will experience an evening characterized by authority, substance, and clear attitude.

Conclusion: This fest symposium promises an evening that is both celebratory and reflective in the heart of Jena. Those wishing to rediscover Eduard Rosenthal's significance for the city and the country should experience this date live in the Historic Town Hall.