Clubs and concerts

Adaep/Le Stud
Concerts and music (hip-hop, reggae, rock, electro, jungle, techno, and hard techno) on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at Adaep concert hall, organised by Le Stud. An underground atmosphere with a wide variety of music, sure to please even the most die-hard partiers.
At the end of Cours Berriat, at the Berriat/Le Magasin stop for Tram A.
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Bar MC2
Anyone who loves to party, but is afraid that the electro scene in Grenoble will be lacking, should fear no longer. The MC2 bar holds electro nights on Fridays (free entry) and Saturdays (with international DJs) that last (almost) till dawn. The bar is located in the upscale, modern Maison de la Culture de Grenoble (MC2) building. Other events are held during the week.
Tram A, MC2/Maison de la Culture stop.
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La Soupe aux choux
Tired of the French Touch 2.0? Get back to the basics at La Soupe aux Choux, with blues, vocals, and most notably jazz concerts held almost every night.
7 Route de Lyon, 38000 Grenoble - Tel: 04 76 87 05 67
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Eve (Student Union)
The EVE student union, located on campus, houses a concert hall, a bar (run by an association), and an incubator for student clubs. Events are held regularly at the union, including dance performances, plays, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, film screenings, and conferences. Members can get discounts on tickets!
Tram B (campus), Gabriel Fauré stop.
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La Chaufferie
La Chaufferie in southern Grenoble hosts concerts - many of which are free - and a series of music events. It also offers rehearsal rooms for bands and musical instrument lessons, all at reasonable prices. Anyone wishing to become a music aficionado should head straight here!
98 Rue Léon Jouhaux, 38100 Grenoble
Tel: 04 38 37 40 20
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MC2
La Maison de la Culture (MC2) is the main cultural centre in Grenoble with a wide variety of first-class shows such as plays, classical music, dance performances, and concerts. Students can obtain an MC2 card to receive discounts and benefits for last-minute tickets.
Tram A, MC2/Maison de la Culture stop.
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Bars

This is just a small selection, since Grenoble has over 100 bars!

Le Tord Boyau
Flavoured wines, appetisers (sausage, cheese, and olives), and special themed nights.
4 Rue Auguste Gaché, 38000 Grenoble
Tel: 04 76 44 18 90

Les Frères Berthom
A beer bar for connoisseurs seeking a rare gems, or simply thirsty amateurs. 
1 Rue Saint Hugues (near Place Notre Dame), 38000 Grenoble
Tel.: 04 76 01 81 17

O'Callagan pub
A good old pub on the banks of the Isère.
Place de Bérulle, 38000 Grenoble
Tel: 04 76 01 05 66

Art Galleries

Le Magasin
The National Centre for Modern Art is an exceptional building in Grenoble that hosts international exhibitions. Special prices are available for students, as well as guided tours to learn more about trends in modern art.
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Spacejunk
An art gallery for board sport artists with frequent, lively exhibitions.
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Sports activities

Head out to ski resorts Les Deux-Alpes, Chamrousse, and Les Sept-Laux with a ski school offering great prices. Grenoble is truly a winter sport city! Ski school students can receive discounts on packages, shuttle buses, and lessons for skiing, snowboarding, and Telemark skiing.
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Media

Radio Campus
Grenoble's student alternative radio station. Eclectic music all day long without adverts; students and radio station members select the broadcasts.
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Le Petit Bulletin
A weekly list of concerts and events in the Grenoble area. Available for free and a MUST HAVE for every student, to flip through before heading out for the evening.
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Indymedia Grenoble
Okay, maybe this is not truly media. Or at least, it's debatable. In any case, this website provides alternative, independent information - always good for an interesting titbit.
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Festivals

French film festivals with reduced prices and special screenings, held in the fall (September), spring (mid-March), and summer (end-June, during the Fête du Cinema)

Rocktambule
Fall rock music festival.
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Les 38èmes Rugissants
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Le Cabaret Frappé
Summer music festival
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