Lyon is forever on the go!
Lyon hosts a number of annual festivals and biennials on a wide range of topics: graphic novels, electronic music and films, to name but a few... Just walk this way!
Covid-19: In the current situation and following announcements from the French government, we’re very sorry to inform you that as of Friday October 30th all festivals are cancelled or postponed until further notice in France.
Our top tips of the moment
Les chants de Mars Festival
Lieux divers
Les Chants de Mars has once again confirmed its status as Lyon’s n°1 "chanson française" festival.
Reperkusound
Double Mixte
Reperkusound is the Lyon region's electro music festival, offering 3 nights of non-stop concerts.
Lyon Whiskey Festival
Palais de la Bourse
The Lyon Whiskey Festival is the Lyon event entirely dedicated to the world of whiskey!

Nuits Sonores
Lieux divers
Get ready - the festival’s 18th edition will be in town from 19 to 24 May 2020. As for the line-up, we’re in heaven.Postponed from the 22nd to the...
Rendez-vous aux jardins (gardening festival)
Lieux divers
Vegetable patches, orchards, ancient conservatories, allotments and shared gardens, as well as vicarage and abbey gardens are in the spotlight for...
Lyon BD Festival
Lieux divers
Lyon BD Festival gathers the whole universe of the 9th art around varied and original events for BD LIVE ever, ever alive! Cinemas, museums,...
The Dance Biennial
Lieux divers
On even-numbered years in September and October, this international event takes over Lyon’s halls and squares for 3 weeks of dancing, with enough...
Felyn Stadium Festival
Groupama Stadium
Felyn Stadium Festival, at Groupama Stadium, offers a varied programme, mixing international and French artists as well as new talent.
Jazz à Vienne festival
Théâtre antique
Jazz is a universal music style, a music of sharing, encounters and blended cultures. This year's event will respect the basic elements that have made...
Festival Woodstower 2021
Grand Parc Miribel Jonage
A lively and slightly wild end to the summer at the end of August in Lyon, for fans of outdoor electronic and rock music concerts!
Fêtons l'été - Tout l’monde dehors
Lieux divers
Every summer, "Fêtons l'été - Tout l'monde dehors" offers, in the 9 districts of Lyon, a multitude of free artistic events in the public space.
Festival Les Intergalactiques
Lieux divers
The Lyon Science-Fiction festival comes back in April 2021 to offer a retrospective of cinema, conferences, imaginary literature fair in the company...
Lyon Street Food Festival
Les anciennes usines Fagor-Brandt
Over 4 days, explore a world of flavours and have an unforgettable time – your taste-buds will thank you!

Festival of Lights
Lieux divers
For 4 evenings, artists of all kind of inspiration enlighten buildings with light installations, creating a magic atmosphere in the streets and places...