Keys moments & good to know
at UCLy, Lyon and Annecy
The Pôle International
Part of the International Relations Office, the Pôle International organises throughout the academic year events and activities for international students and runs the Buddy Program.
Information are sent on your UCLy address and on our Instagram page International Students of UCLy !
The Cultural service Mission Culture
Throughout the academic year, the Cultural service organises exhibitions, concerts, shows and conferences on the Saint-Paul and Carnot campuses.
To allow students to have access to main places in Lyon and Annecy (theatres, cinemas, museums etc.), the Cultural service offers free places to students through their program “Tous en salle”.
To be informed and benefit from free places, consult your intranet and/or follow them on UCLy’s Instagram page.
Tourism Office
Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon
https://www.onlylyon.com/en
Key moments
- September-October | Danse and modern Art Biennale
The biennale alternates between dance and mordern art every year.
- October | Lumière Festival of cinema
The worldwide event of classic cinema!
- Around December, 8th | Festival of Lights
For 4 nights, a variety of different artists light up buildings, streets, squares and parks all over the city.
- March | Quais du Polar
A unique panorama of the world’s crime fiction with hundreds of authors for 3 days in Lyon.
- May | Nuits Sonores
During the ascension weekend, a festival that focuses on electronic music.
- May | Assises Internationales du Roman
A festival for readers meeting authors!
- Begging of June | Lyon BD Festival
To celebrate the art of comic, the city welcomes more than 200 writers and comic strip artists.
- End of June | Consular parties
Get to know more about different cultures, traditions and foods with representatives from more than 50 countries
- June – July | Nuits de Fourvière
A month and a half of various artistic representations: music, theatre, dance, circus etc. Shows take place at the Antic amphitheatre of Fourvière.
- All summer | Tout l’monde dehors !
Free events during the summer.
Good to know!
- Student Pass Culture
The city of Lyon offers a cultural package giving access to 4 cultural events (to choose among 102 institutions in the agglomeration) for 18 €, as well as various discounts. Priority is given to newcomers on presentation of the student card (or registration certificate).
Pass Culture will be sold from September, and is limited to 2 per student.
More information : passculture@grandlyon.com
- Lyon Campus : the student web
Universities usually offer their own cultural activities such as theatre, dance, concerts, exhibitions, guest lectures, cine-clubs… But also spread the word about cultural events in Lyon and its surroundings.
More information : www.lyoncampus.com/
- The Petit Paumé
The guide to good deals (leisure, gastronomy, shopping, etc.), made by students for students.
More information : www.petitpaume.com
Tourism Office in Annecy
1 Rue Jean Jaurès, 74000 Annecy
https://en.lac-annecy.com/
(website also available in German)
Key moments in Annecy
- September-October | Italian films Festival
A film festival that rewards and presents the best Italian films released during the year.
- September | High Five festival
Europe’s biggest mountain skiing event, it lasts a week!
- October | Return from the mountain pastures
Big traditional festival with craft shows, demonstrations of old trades, folk dancing groups, and tasting of local produce.
- February-March | Hors-Piste Festival
A festival that unearths the best of the national and international avant-garde music, with concerts and shows held in various atypical and historic Annecy venues
- August | Lake Festival
On the first Saturday in August, the Bay of Albigny becomes the enchanting setting for Europe’s biggest fireworks show, incorporating all the latest fireworks and animation techniques
Good to know!
Universities usually offer their own cultural activities such as theatre, dance, concerts, exhibitions, guest lectures, cine-clubs… But also spread the word about cultural events in Lyon and its surroundings.
- Carte Pass’ Région
- Chèque Loisirs Jeunes
More information : www.ucly.fr/l-ucly/nos-campus/campus-annecy/loisirs/