Culture

Thanks to the USMB's cultural partnerships and CVEC funding, you can fill up on culture at mini prices in the city and on your campus! From September to April, you can attend a wide range of cultural events with free or heavily discounted tickets. 

As you can see, this year's cultural season promises to be rich and varied. Make the most of it this autumn! 

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Agenda culturel

circus show

Shows, concerts, workshops, musical initiations, exhibitions, etc., don't miss a single cultural event thanks to the Campus Calendar.

Try out new cultural experiences, open your eyes and ears and be surprised by new forms of art - in short, be curious! 

From September to April, the university offers you free or heavily discounted tickets for a selection of shows specially chosen for you. Circus, dance, theater, comedy, concerts, etc., discover the program for the 2024/2025 season and reserve your tickets for upcoming shows!

And to make sure you don't forget anything, SVEC sends you a monthly e-mail with all the cultural information that might be of interest to you.

The Student and Campus Life Service (SVEC) is there to help.
To keep you informed on campus, Student Culture Relays (ERC) come and meet you. Easily recognizable thanks to their orange T-shirts, you can meet them at the BU, in the cafeterias or in front of your lecture halls. Don't hesitate to talk to them to find out more about what's on offer!

Free cinema screenings

cinema

From October 2024 to March 2025, SVEC is offering you free cinema tickets valid at the Astrée and Forum cinemas in Chambéry and the Nemours in Annecy.

1 seat per month per student to enjoy international cinema on the big screen, take advantage!

It couldn't be easier!

  1. Consult the program of the Cinéma Astrée / Forum and Les Nemours
  2. Go to the cinema reception desk and show your USMB student card to get a free ticket* for the screening of your choice.
  3. Relax and enjoy your movie!

*Subject to the number of places available per month. One place per student per month!

Scientific culture

amphis pour tous 2023

Interested in science? Our researchers share their passion and their work with you throughout the year, through conferences, events and exhibitions, which you'll find in thecultural calendar.

Climate, sports performance, biodiversity, mental health, tourism, history, etc., discover all the colors of science in the Les Amphis pour Tous lecture series.

Find out all you need to know about CSTI (scientific, technical and industrial culture)!

 

Student cultural associations

music

Film debates, improvised lectures, role-playing games, jam sessions, photo competitions, musical springboards, etc., several student associations also bring culture to life on your campuses.

Discover them in the Associations Directory and join the troupe to express your talent!

Musical practice

piano

Whether you're an enthusiast, an amateur or simply curious, the USMB encourages musical practice on and off campus.

Improve your practice, develop your ear and let your emotions speak for themselves!

Play the piano on campus? It's possible! Three top-of-the-range digital pianos (YAMAHA CLP 280) are freely available for your individual practice.

You don't have to be Mozart to use it, and all pianists (amateur or experienced) can benefit from it.

Where to find them?

Annecy Campus
Polytech Cafeteria, Building 7

Campus du Bourget
Salle AGORA, Espace de vie étudiante, bâtiment 6
The key to open the piano can be picked up at the SVEC office, bât.6 or at the site reception desk, bât. 8A.

Jacob Campus
Amphi 11 000 (cultural amphi), building 11

Talent Awards Competition

talent finalists

Every year, we appeal to your artistic fibre by organizing the "Prix des Talents USMB" competition.

The aim is to promote artistic practice and reveal the hidden talents of our university.

Through photography, painting, theater, dance, drawing and more, let your creativity do the talking! The overall winner(s) will be chosen by a jury and then by the USMB student community.

The cultural offering is developed in collaboration with local partners.