Life imitating art in Lyon
Live art with a capital "L" – like Lyon! Dance, theatre and circus... for young and old alike!
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By Isabelle

Pina Bausch
The Lyon Opera House
In 1984, Pina Bausch's work Auf dem Gebirge hat man ein Geschrei gehört (On the Mountain, a Howl was Heard) - was animated by "the fear of...
La Guill' en Fêtes
Lieux divers
For this new edition of Guill'en Fêtes, surprises are prepared by the inhabitants, volunteers and partners of the district of Guillotière.
Les dimanches de l'île Barbe
Jardin de l'Île Barbe
Three Sundays, two banks, a suspension bridge, an island and its islanders for a Sunday at the water's edge.
The Fourvière Nights
Lugdunum Roman Theatres of Lyon
From the 2nd of June to the 30th of July 2022, Lyon’s unmissable summer evening festival will be presenting about 60 performances for over 136000...
Tout l’monde dehors!
Lieux divers
Every summer, "Tout l'monde dehors!" offers, in the 9 districts of Lyon, a multitude of free artistic events in the public space.
Royal de Luxe !
Avenue Henri Barbusse
For the first French Capital of Culture, Royal de Luxe is offering an original new creation: an adventure throughout town, new characters, and...
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...
Killjoy Quiz
Théâtre du Point du Jour
Luanda Casella uses the concept of the killjoy figure as someone who is ready to denounce violence, even when that requires creating discomfort. In...
Défilé de la Biennale de la Danse
Lieux divers
The Dance Biennale Parade is the event that marks the opening of more than two weeks of performances dedicated to dance.
The Dance Biennial
Lieux divers
The Lyon Dance Biennale is moving permanently to an odd-year slot. Owing to the health crisis, the edition initially scheduled for september 2020 will...