Music highlights in July: Top concerts in Jena and Erfurt!

Music highlights in July: Top concerts in Jena and Erfurt!

July is again a hot month for music fans in Jena and Erfurt. The popular Kulturarena Jena is getting ready to welcome popular artists and promises great concerts. How MDR reports, there is a varied program on stage.

On Friday, July 11th, soul singer Kovacs will delight her audience with her powerful voice. Your concert begins at 8 p.m. on the theater forecourt in Jena. With over 60 million YouTube views and numerous awards, she is one of the most exciting artists in the current music world.

The very next evening, July 12th, the indie band Tocotronic will take the stage. Her performance is part of her tour in support of new album “Golden Years,” which will be released on February 14th. The band, which performed in the Kulturarena in 2006 and 2018, addresses topics such as change and change with their new songs. Her current song, “Because they know what they’re doing,” also has a dark political tone, which comes into its own in the accompanying music video in front of monster trucks, symbols of the “darkness of our present.” Ticket shop Thuringia supplemented.

Jazz and more in Jena

However, the musical program of the Kulturarena Jena does not stop there. The Michael Wollny Trio is expected on Wednesday, July 16th, and will impress with a fascinating mix of jazz and pop elements. They present well-known pieces from their albums such as “Ghost” and “Living Ghosts”.

Another highlight will take place on Wednesday, July 23rd, when Lady Blackbird takes the stage. Their music deals with themes such as freedom and self-determination, which will certainly provide touching moments.

Concert in Erfurt

There are also musical treats for the fans in Erfurt. On Thursday, July 24th, the Swiss songwriter Faber can be seen at the Central Club. Known for his pointed and polarizing lyrics, he will present his current album “Addio”. An evening that will certainly be remembered.

Fans who are interested in everything Jena has to offer are well advised to use the city's events calendar, kultur.jena.de provides information about small and large events in the area. Visitors can also use the MeinJena app to mark their favorites, book tickets or find out about the best ways to get there. By the way, all of the app’s services are free!

So it will be an exciting July for music lovers in Jena and Erfurt. Whether soul, indie, jazz or singer-songwriter – the offerings are diverse and promise unforgettable concert experiences!