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October 2026: events in Jena.

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A boy seen from behind holds the string of a red kite flying over a grassy field at sunset. — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 04:00 PM

Pittiplatsch im Zauberwald

Volksbad Jena · Jena

From €15

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 15 · 08:15 PM

Thalia Jena (157165466) - Premierenlesung ,,Das Weigel Paradoxon"

Jenaer Universitätsbuchhandlung Thalia · Jena

From €12

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 14 · 07:30 PM

Dr. Mark Benecke - Kriminalfälle am Rande des Möglichen

Sparkassen-Arena · Jena

From €39

Orchestra on a tiny lit stage seen from the back of a steep balcony — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM

Jenaer Philharmonie - Kammerkonzert No. 1

Rathausdiele, Historisches Rathaus · Jena

From €18

Close view of a mixing desk with glowing faders and knobs and a blurred band on a blue-lit stage behind — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 07:00 PM

THE SUBWAYS - Tour 2026

F-Haus · Jena

From €39

Counterweights and ropes of a theatre fly tower seen from the dark wings — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 15 · 08:00 PM

Das blaue Haus - von Laura N. Junghanns (Gewinner*innenstück Lenz-Preis 2024)

Theaterhaus · Jena

From €20

Empty raked seating in a studio theatre with light across the stage floor — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 14 · 07:00 PM

Volksbad - Buchvorstellung mit Andrea Wulf

Jena Volksbad · Jena

From €10

Audience watching a cabaret stage with red curtains — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 14 · 07:30 PM

Dr. Mark Benecke - Kriminalfälle am Rande des Möglichen

Sparkassen-Arena · Jena

From €39

Castle courtyard set with rows of chairs and an empty stage in golden light — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 15 · 08:00 PM

Das blaue Haus - von Laura N. Junghanns (Gewinner*innenstück Lenz-Preis 2024) · Oct 15

Theaterhaus · Jena

From €20

Crowd gathering in an old town square at dusk under strings of festoon lights — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 15 · 08:15 PM

Thalia Jena (157165466) - Premierenlesung ,,Das Weigel Paradoxon"

Jenaer Universitätsbuchhandlung Thalia · Jena

From €12

Visitors walking through a lantern-lit cave gallery — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16 · 05:00 PM

Stadtführung - Jena häppchenweise entdecken

Jena Tourist-Information · Jena

From €39

Guitarist seen from behind at a rooftop acoustic gig at golden hour — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16 · 08:00 PM

TITO & TARANTULA - Best Of - Tour 2026

F-Haus · Jena

From €47

Walking tour group seen from behind on a cobbled lane in the morning — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 AM

Stadtführung - Napoleon, Goethe und die Schlacht von Jena

Jena Tourist-Information · Jena

From €10

Ballroom with parquet floor, set tables and a grand piano on stage — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 07:00 PM

Jack the Ripper

Hotel Schwarzer Bär Jena · Jena

From €110

Concert hall with an orchestra platform as the audience arrives — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 07:00 PM

Jenaer Philharmonie - Samstagskonzert No. 1

Volkshaus Jena · Jena

From €27

Audience in a historic theatre facing a red stage curtain — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 08:00 PM

Das blaue Haus - von Laura N. Junghanns (Gewinner*innenstück Lenz-Preis 2024) · Oct 17

Theaterhaus · Jena

From €20

Symphony orchestra seen from the top of a warm-lit hall — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM

Jenaer Philharmonie - Kammerkonzert No. 1

Rathausdiele, Historisches Rathaus · Jena

From €18

Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 07:00 PM

Octavians - 20 Jahre Octavians - das Jubiläumskonzert

Volkshaus Jena · Jena

From €20

An acoustic guitar on a stand and a microphone sit under a spotlight on a club stage. — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 07:00 PM

THE SUBWAYS - Tour 2026

F-Haus · Jena

From €39

Listeners seated on wooden chairs in a candle-lit converted church hall facing a small stage — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 21 · 08:00 PM

Sekret - Eine Tränen-Bar Performance

Theaterhaus, Unterbühne · Jena

From €12

Vintage microphone in front of a dark velvet stage curtain in a candlelit cabaret room with patrons at small tables — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 22 · 08:00 PM

Howl - based on the poem by Allen Ginsberg a - one-woman show with Thato Kämmerer

Theaterhaus - Probebühne · Jena

From €20

A plated dish garnished with fresh herbs in sharp focus on a candlelit table, with diners as dark blurred silhouettes and warm bokeh lights behind. — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23 · 07:00 PM

Das Kriminal Dinner - Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen - Saison 2026 - Das Kriminal Dinner - Krimidinner mit Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen · Oct 23

Landgrafen Restaurant · Jena

From €95

Audience seated among bookshelves at a bookshop-cafe reading — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23 · 08:00 PM

Ausradiert

Hauptbühne · Jena

From €18

Families at a park fair with a bouncy castle and face painting — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 04:00 PM

Pittiplatsch im Zauberwald

Volksbad Jena · Jena

From €15

Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 08:00 PM

Howl - "based on the poem by Allen Ginsberg a one-woman show with Thato Kämmerer" · Oct 24

Theaterhaus - Probebühne · Jena

From €20

Orchestra chairs, music stands and string instruments on an empty stage — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 25 · 03:00 PM

Jenaer Philharmonie - Kaffeekonzert No. 2

Volkshaus Jena · Jena

From €18

Costumed performer among guests at a candlelit dinner in a grand hall — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 25 · 05:00 PM

Das Kriminal Dinner - Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen - Saison 2026 - Das Kriminal Dinner - Krimidinner mit Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen · Oct 25

Jembo Motel & Freizeit GmbH & Co. KG · Jena

From €85

Heavy red stage curtain folds with an orchestra glowing beyond — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Oct 27 · 07:30 PM

Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei - Max Baudrexl

Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei · Jena

From €10

Rail of period costumes in a theatre costume department — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Oct 27 · 08:00 PM

Howl - "based on the poem by Allen Ginsberg a one-woman show with Thato Kämmerer" · Oct 27

Theaterhaus - Probebühne · Jena

From €20

Riverside summer stage glowing across the water at blue hour — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 28 · 08:00 PM

Howl - "based on the poem by Allen Ginsberg a one-woman show with Thato Kämmerer" · Oct 28

Theaterhaus - Probebühne · Jena

From €20

Wooden lectern in a bookshop with listeners on folding chairs seen from behind, warm lamp glow — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 29 · 06:00 PM

LISA - "Thüringens Wilde Wälder"

Stadtteilzentrum LISA · Jena

From €5

Orchestra chairs, music stands and string instruments on an empty stage — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 29 · 07:30 PM

Jenaer Philharmonie - Donnerstagskonzert No. 3

Volkshaus Jena · Jena

From €27

Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 29 · 07:30 PM

Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei - Hannah Häffner

Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei · Jena

From €10

Band playing to a crowd in a brick-walled club — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31 · 05:00 PM

Heavysaurus - Metal Tour 2026/27

F-Haus · Jena

From €34

Open instrument case on cobbles with blurred passers-by — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31 · 08:00 PM

Volkshaus - 19. Jenaer Big Band Ball

Volkshaus Jena · Jena

From €30

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