FullDome Festival Jena
International 360° Film Festival in the World's Oldest Continuously Operating Planetarium
About FullDome Festival
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What is FullDome?
"FullDome" refers to a form of immersive cinema that uses the entire dome of a planetarium (or a mobile dome installation) as a screen—a 360° projection in all directions, complemented by spatial sound. The format evolved from classic planetarium shows and today combines science, art, gaming, astrophysics, and club culture.
Jena: The FullDome Capital
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena was opened in 1926 as the world's first planetarium for the general public—it remains the oldest continuously operating planetarium in the world to this day. It is home to the Carl Zeiss Foundation, and the world's first projection planetarium was developed here in 1923. In 2007, the planetarium leveraged this position to host the first international FullDome Festival—it has been held annually ever since.
Three Days of Festival
The festival showcases the best fulldome films of the year, produced by professional studios, artists, and university students. Additionally:
- Frameless Forum—discussions on innovations in fulldome, media art, VR, 3D sound
- Live Performances—immersive theater pieces (e.g., "Das graue Tuch" in 2025)
- Club Night with electronic acts (most recently DJs Karakum, TKKG)
- JANUS Awards—the "Oscars" of the fulldome scene
JANUS Awards
The JANUS Awards are presented on the final day of the festival—named after the Roman god who looks in both directions with two faces, a fitting symbol for the format. The awards ceremony is streamed globally.
International Reach
Since 2007, the festival has attracted around 10,000 visitors and gathered 800 film submissions from over 30 nations—establishing itself as a benchmark event in the global fulldome scene. In 2026, the jury will include Kelley Francis (Arizona), Delhia de France (Berlin), and Warik Lawrance (Melbourne).
FullDome Festival — edition 2026
Double Jubilee 2026
2026 is a superlative festival year: the FullDome Festival celebrates its 20th edition, and the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena turns 100 years old (founded in 1926) at the same time. Both anniversaries will be celebrated together over the festival weekend.
Program Pillars 2026
- 360° Films—Best of fulldome productions 2025/2026, international premieres, studio productions, student works
- Frameless Forum—Innovations in fulldome, media art, VR, 3D sound will be presented and discussed
- Live Performances—immersive theater pieces and concerts under the dome
- Club Night—electronic DJ acts in the planetarium dome
- JANUS Awards on July 17—awards for the best productions, global live stream broadcast
International Jury 2026
- Kelley Francis (Arizona)—Fulldome professional, member of Giant Screen Cinema Association
- Delhia de France (Berlin)—Multimedia artist, background from Bauhaus University
- Warik Lawrance (Melbourne)—Digital Production Designer, Melbourne Planetarium
Programme FullDome Festival 2026
Schedule July 15–17, 2026
- Wed 15.7.—Opening, first film blocks, Frameless Forum I, evening performance
- Thu 16.7.—Main film program, Frameless Forum II, immersive live performance, Club Night
- Fri 17.7.—Final film blocks, JANUS Award ceremony with global stream, closing event
Full schedule and film titles at fulldome-festival.de/program.
Highlights FullDome Festival 2026
- 20th FullDome Festival + 100 Years Zeiss-Planetarium Jena
- International jury from Arizona, Berlin, and Melbourne
- JANUS Award ceremony streamed worldwide on July 17
- 360° films, live performances, and Club Night under the dome
- Frameless Forum featuring VR/3D sound innovations
Prices FullDome Festival 2026
Tickets via fulldome-festival.de. Single tickets, day passes, and festival passes available. Multiple screenings per day, some in English.
Practical information — FullDome Festival
Getting There
Jena is directly accessible by ICE/IC trains (stop Jena Paradies or Jena West). The Zeiss-Planetarium is centrally located, just a few minutes' walk from the university district. By car: A4 motorway (exit Jena-Lobeda), parking garages in the city center.
Tickets
Tickets available via fulldome-festival.de and at the Planetarium Jena. Single ticket, day pass, or festival pass.
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Where it takes place FullDome Festival
Zeiss-Planetarium Jena
Zeiss-Planetarium, Am Planetarium 5, 07743 Jena, 07743 Jena