You’re going to love this part of Strasbourg! The city might look calm and historic, but it has a super lively social scene, especially for young newcomers, students, and internationals.
Here’s your insider’s guide to events, meetups, nightlife, and international parties in Strasbourg:
Social Activities & Meetups
Language Exchanges & Cultural Meetups
- Café des Langues – Weekly multilingual meetups in bars and cafés. Super chill way to meet locals and internationals.
- Meetup.com – Search for “Strasbourg Language Exchange” or “International Friends Strasbourg”. Meetup Strasbourg
Hobby Clubs & Creative Spaces
- Join art workshops, yoga in parks, or board game nights via:
- Le Shadok – Digital + creative hub
- La Grenze – Open-air hangout with concerts, workshops, food trucks.
- Strasbourg Campus groups – If you’re a student, check your university’s event board!
Nightlife in Strasbourg
Bars & Pubs (for a fun night out)
- Jeannette et les Cycleux – Retro bikes + good drinks + vibes.
- Le Grincheux – Popular student bar with cheap happy hours.
- Kohler-Rehm – An outdoor courtyard with multiple mini-bars – perfect in summer!
- Le Rafiot – A floating bar on a boat with DJ nights.
Clubs & Dancing
- La Salamandre – A go-to for EDM, house, and international nights.
- Living Room Club – Classy and open late (fancy dress code).
- Mudd Club – Underground scene with indie/alt vibes.
International Parties & Student Nights
- ESN Strasbourg (Erasmus Student Network)
Organizes themed parties, pub crawls, boat parties, and cultural trips. Open to everyone (not just Erasmus students). ESN Instagram - International Student Night at La Salamandre
Happens regularly and is famous among exchange students! - Maison Universitaire Internationale
Hosts cozy international dinners, movie nights, and talks.
BONUS: Local Festivals You Shouldn’t Miss
- Strasbourg Mon Amour (February) – Romantic, quirky parties and concerts.
- Contre-Temps Festival (June) – Electro, jazz, and world music.
- Festival des Arts de la Rue (Summer) – Open-air performances all over the city.
- Christmas Market – Not just pretty lights… the whole city turns into one big event!
Extra tip: to be always updated as what’s going on in town, follow these accounts on Instagram and Facebook: Great question! If you want to stay in the loop with events, parties, meetups, and cool happenings in Strasbourg, these Instagram and Facebook pages are regularly updated:
Top
Instagram Accounts
to Follow
@strasbourgaimesesetudiants
Run by the city! Shares free events, student discounts, cultural outings, and local tips.
Erasmus Student Network – if you’re international, this is your go-to for language exchanges, parties, and trips.
Official city account with updates on public events, festivals, and major happenings.
@strasbourg_eurometropole
Best Facebook Pages & Groups
Strasbourg Expats (Group)
A goldmine for asking questions, meeting people, or finding roommates, events, and language tandems.
Strasbourg international
This group is meant for ERASMUS students, employees of European institutions, French people who speak English or simply for everyone who wants to meet English speaking people in this beautiful city.
English speaking people Strasbourg
ESN Strasbourg – Erasmus Student Network
Follow their page for international student events, including legendary parties and cultural trips.
La Grenze
Follow for concerts, open mics, markets, and artsy hangouts at this super cool open-air venue.
Learn more about making friends in Strasbourg here
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