Cultural associations and events

Ataxia

G.S.D.V. AtaXia is a dance team in Groningen for and by students. They dance at least once a week in the dance hall of Cultural Student Centre Usva and create all choreographies themselves. Hip-hop, modern, urban, ballet, dancehall, feminine, jazz, afro and heels, all dance styles pass by!

Bathroom Scenario

Bathroom Scenario is the a cappella student choir from Groningen that welcomes anyone with a love of singing. The society is now more than 30 years old and has a varied repertoire, from the Beatles to Disney and old to top 40 music. They have Dutch and international members so our rehearsals are conducted in English.

Bragi

G.S.M.G. Bragi is Groningen's largest and oldest student music association. The society was founded in 1882 and has about 100 members, divided into three sections: the main choir, the orchestra and the a capella choir. Each section rehearses weekly and works on three programmes in a college year, concluding with several concerts.

Estrellas

Pop choir Estrellas is the student pop choir of Groningen. They are a student choir consisting of 24 students divided into three voice groups (altos, mezzos and sopranos). They rehearse every Thursday evening from 19:15-21:30 in Usva (Munnekeholm 10).

Flanor

Flanor is an independent literary student association from Groningen with around 200 members from almost all fields of study. Flanor organises writers' evenings and readings throughout the year. These evenings are open to everyone. In addition, Flanor has various reading groups and other fun activities.

Gica

C.S.G. Gica is Groningen's most sociable student choir! The choir has existed for over 55 years and has sung a wide variety of classical music during that time: from Bach and Handel to Britten, Fauré and Whitacre. Often a cappella, but also regularly accompanied by organ, piano or ensemble. The name Gica is an abbreviation of Gaudete In Cantando (Latin for ‘rejoice in singing’), and they do just that: every week on Thursday evenings and at the two or more concerts they give annually.

Groninger Student Cabaret Festival

This is the cabaret festival organised by students and performed by students!

Groninger Studenten Toneel (GST)

Groninger Studenten Toneel is the student theatre association of Groningen. It is an association for and by students. Besides the half-yearly productions and theatre courses, they have regular get-togethers and activities. What they offer is a mix of theatre and cosiness, which anyone can join without any obligations. And: you can join any time of the year!

Interested? Become a member or mail to secretaris@groningerstudententoneel.nl

Groningen University Theatre Society (GUTS)

From Shakespeare to Sci-fi to modern comedies to ancient tragedies, GUTS produces and performs three plays each year, and they’re never the same. They always strive to make plays at a high level.

All of their plays are 100% member directed, produced, performed, and created. You can act, build sets or costumes, do make-up, or even direct. You can learn on the job, no experience needed.

Kalliope - Groninger Debating Society

Kalliope is the Groninger Debating Society. They regularly host debates and partake in competitions.

Stukafest

Stukafest is a student room festival, which is organized throughout the Netherlands.

Usva

Student Culture Centre Usva is the cultural facility of the University of Groningen. As part of the University, Usva strives to encourage students to develop themselves in the arts and culture. Therefore, Usva provides an artistic platform in Groningen where students have the opportunity to discover and engage with the arts. Have you always danced, and do you wish to continue this during your studies? Or are you looking for a new cultural challenge? The doors of our colourful building at Munnekeholm 10 are open to everyone!

Usva provides cultural activities in several ways. From courses for a reduced, student friendly price, to events such as Jam Sessions and Cultural Pub quizzes! Most of these events are organized by one of our many committees, in which students from multiple backgrounds come together to share their passions for the arts!