Festival of Cultures
3nd edition
Info
ULiège is organising its Festival of Cultures for the third time, on Thursday 27 November 2025. A unique opportunity to discover and experience dozens of cultures and to travel the world while staying in Liège!
The concept
Inspired by the "Festival of Cultures" organised at the University of Oulu in Finland (our partner in the UNIC network), the aim of this event is to highlight the diversity present within our institution and to emphasise the importance of human links. It is part of the University of Liège's 'International Week'.
This is a unique opportunity for local students and staff to discover cultures from all over the world and to support the integration of international students/researchers/staff at ULiège. It is thanks to them that our university is so open to the world and so international!
This event does not focus on one country and its politics, but on the culture of each country. It is therefore open to everyone, regardless of origin, and has no political affiliation.
Who is it for?
The entire ULiège community (students, researchers, staff, etc.) is invited to take part in this event. Come and share your culture and learn more about that of others!
The 2025 event programme
Find all the details here:
Interactive cultural stands
A wide range of cultures will be represented, with the added bonus of performances.
Come and discover representatives of cultures from Basque Country, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Reunion Island, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Niger, Turkey, Vietnam and Berber tattoo culture.
You'll also have the chance to discover some of the cultures represented by Alliance UNIC.
Schedule of animations:
12:00 p.m. | Welcome by the authorities of the University of Liège
12:15 p.m. | Microprojects information session (Room 0/90)
12:15 p.m. | Belgium - Music
12:30 p.m. | La Réunion - Game/Dance
12:45 p.m. | Japan - Music
1:00 p.m. | Niger - Interactive storytelling
1:15 p.m. | Mexico - Music
1:30 p.m. | Japan - Music
Snacks available (registration required)
You can enjoy a lunch (vegetarian option available) and a free drink on the day. You will need to pick up a wristband at the festival entrance when you arrive.
Competition Festival of Cultures
A competition will also be held throughout the event. Visit all the stands and try to win one of the prizes on offer.
You'll be given your 'passport' to enter the competition at the entrance to the site.
Institut Supérieur des Langues Vivantes (ISLV) competition
Meet ISLV and ask questions about language courses at ULiège. During International Week, you can also take part in the ISLV competition: answer 20 questions about languages and try to win a course in the foreign language of your choice!
Animation 48 FM: radio screen printing workshop
Bring along a T-shirt, a bag... and create a live silk-screen print (choose from a range of visuals available on site). While it dries (4-5min), you'll be invited to answer a few questions in a small radio studio.
Microprojects info session (at 0/90) - starting at 12pm
ARES microprojects are an opportunity for students from Belgium and a partner country to work together to devise sustainable solutions.
Practical information
Admission to the festival is entirely free.
How do I get to the festival?
Free shuttle buses will be available from the campuses:
- Liège city centre, place du 20-Août (bus stop next to the theater): departure at 11.30am and return at 1.30pm;
- Arlon campus: departure at 10.45 am and return at 2.30 pm, registration for the shuttle bus via the event registration form;
- Gembloux campus: on request when registering for the event.
It is also possible to reach the event by car (accessible parking) or by public transport by your own means (bus stop "Amphithéâtres").
Do you have any questions?
Don't hesitate to contact us at festival-cultures@uliege.be !
An atmosphere
A look back at the 2023 edition and the 2024 edition, to bring back fond memories or get you ready for November!
An opportunity to discover the many links ULiège has forged beyond our borders in research, teaching and community services, and to showcase the cultural diversity of the ULiège community.
Other events
Welcome Day for second term exchange students
Presentation of ULiège, walking tour of the city centre (unexpected aspects of the tow, cultural highlights and practical tips), welcome drink at brasserie Sauvenière, movie.
Information Session · Pan-European Seal Programme
Final-year Master’s student interested in an international career? Discover the Pan-European Seal Programme (PES) in an online information session: a paid traineeship programme at the heart of European institutions.
Zen@études : Gérer son stress, pourquoi, comment
Un atelier de sensibilisation à la gestion du stress pour vous permettre de traverser vos études avec un maximum de sérénité.
