When does the event take place?

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM with tours and at 3 PM with the free season opening concert.

How much is the admission?

Admission is free. The tours and concert are also accessible without a ticket fee.

Where is the meeting point?

At the Volkshaus Jena, Carl-Zeiß-Platz 15, 07743 Jena.

Do I need to register?

No, prior registration is not necessary.

Is the event barrier-free?

Barrier-free access is provided for the concert. Local conditions of the historical building apply to the tours in the house.

How do I get there best?

The journey is easily accessible by train and tram. Jena-Paradise station and Jena-West station are each about a 10-minute walk away, the Ernst-Abbe-Platz stop is reachable in about 2 minutes of walking.

Jena opens the Volkshaus: Monument culture, architecture, and music to marvel at

Name: Open Monument Day at the Volkshaus Jena
Start: 2026-09-13T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Volkshaus Jena

Experience history at the Volkshaus Jena: Open Monument Day with open doors and free music

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Volkshaus Jena will open its doors from 10 AM to 2 PM and invites visitors to free tours through one of the defining cultural houses of the City of Light. The building was constructed between 1901 and 1903 on the initiative of Ernst Abbe with funds from the Carl Zeiss Foundation and was renovated from 2019 to 2022 in accordance with heritage preservation to become a modern cultural and congress center. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/einrichtungen/volkshaus_jena/605389))

A monument with a vibrant aura

Those who enter the Volkshaus immediately feel the connection between historical substance and contemporary cultural architecture. The house is not only the workplace of the Jena Philharmonic today but also a fixed address for concerts, congresses, receptions, and cultural encounters far beyond the city limits. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/einrichtungen/volkshaus_jena/605389))

Guided tours, spaces, and monument culture

The open tours offer a special view of the building's history, the transformation of the house, and the role of the Volkshaus as a cultural center in Jena. On Open Monument Day, the focus is not only on the architecture but also on how a historical building becomes newly accessible through careful renovation. The nationwide Monument Day 2026 is under the motto Networks: Monuments and Infrastructure. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/1051133?utm_source=openai))

Musical highlight in the afternoon

At 3 PM, the free season opening concert of the Jena Philharmonic will follow in the Ernst Abbe Hall. The program includes works by Dvořák, Smetana, and Janáček, conducted by General Music Director Simon Gaudenz. Free admission, free seating, and barrier-free access ensure a relaxed concert visit. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/einrichtungen/volkshaus_jena/1048516?template_id=5951))

Travel information and orientation

The Volkshaus is located at Carl-Zeiß-Platz 15 in 07743 Jena. The location is central, with the Jena-Paradise station and Jena-West station each about a 10-minute walk away. By tram, visitors can reach the Ernst-Abbe-Platz stop in 2 minutes of walking; parking is available in the paid parking garage of the Goethe Gallery right next to the building. ([volkshaus-jena.de](https://www.volkshaus-jena.de/de/694234?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

The Open Monument Day at the Volkshaus Jena combines architecture, urban history, and music into a cultural discovery experience. Those wishing to experience Jena from its historical and simultaneously vibrant side will enjoy an informative and atmospheric day here. The free tours and the concert make September 13, 2026, an ideal date for culture enthusiasts, families, and city explorers. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/einrichtungen/volkshaus_jena/605389))