events

Secure tickets for an unforgettable comedy evening with Ralf Schmitz on November 19, 2026, in Jena.

The Long Night of Sciences in Jena offers insights into exciting research with experiments and lectures.

Maya N. Gomez dedicates a dance performance to the themes of discrimination, identity, and the significance of saying no. To be seen in the Kulturschlachthof Jena.

Breakdance, circus, and stage show meet at Breaking Circus in the Sparkassen-Arena Jena. Starts on November 24, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Welcome the Advent season with a mulled wine aperitif, festive buffet, and beverage package at Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena.

Barbara Vetter talks about crossing the Andes with donkeys and a vintage VW bus. The Photo Arena SPECIAL takes place in Jena.

The Folk Choir Lobeda 1847 e. V. will host a festive Advent concert at the community center LISA in Jena on November 29, 2026.

Double exhibition of the TausendTaten e.V. association at the EAB Jena The two exhibitions show everyday situations of people affected by dementia and their relatives, as well as volunteering in the TausendTaten e.V. association in Jena. "Just a Moment – Encountering Dementia" A smile, a shared moment, a piece of lived community: From 22.09.2026 to 24.10.2026, the Ernst-Abbe Library Jena will present a very special double exhibition in cooperation with the Tausend Taten e.V. in its premises. Two worlds, one connection The exhibition addresses two profound human themes that are inextricably intertwined: living with dementia and the strength of volunteering. On aesthetically designed black-and-white photo panels, you will encounter people affected by dementia, as well as committed volunteers who build bridges into everyday life as mentors. Come by, take a moment, and let these images and words affect you. The exhibition invites you to look closely, break down prejudices, and feel how much warmth is generated through voluntary engagement in our city. Admission is free. We look forward to your visit!

Children and adults are warmly invited to tinker and try things out at the EAB. MINT Wednesday always starts at 4 PM in the workshop (Level 0) with an open offer from witelo e.V. The offer is aimed at children from the elementary school age. Every Wednesday, witelo e.V. comes to the library and unpacks its witelo boxes. Come by for shared experimentation and discovery – friends are of course welcome. Registration is not required! 26.08. | Separating Colors What colors are in the felt-tip pens? And how do the magic pens work? 02.09. | Circuits Experiments with electricity. 09.09. | Ozobots The Ozobots drive through the library. 16.09. | Mathematical Puzzles Mathematics without numbers and very colorful! 23.09. | Measuring and Weighing Similarly sized cubes weigh differently. 30.09. | Insects We will learn about insects. 07.10. | Code Week Various tinkering activities.

An exhibition about the life and work of Eduard Rosenthal at the EAB On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Eduard Rosenthal's death, a festive symposium will take place on September 18, 2026, for which Constanze Mann, Dietmar Ebert, and Peter Mühlfriedel have created a traveling exhibition titled "Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Perspectives" on his life. It consists of 12 roll-ups, highlighting the different facets of Eduard Rosenthal's life and work. He was also one of the co-founders of the historical reading hall association and served as its chairman from 1899 until his death in 1926. The Ernst-Abbe-Library and the Neue Lesehallenverein e.V. cordially invite you to the exhibition opening on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:30 PM. The exhibition will then be on view for three weeks during the opening hours of the Ernst-Abbe-Library. Dr. Dietmar Ebert will guide you through the exhibition (free of charge) on the following dates at 5 PM: September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21