Life imitating art in Lyon
Live art with a capital "L" – like Lyon! Dance, theatre and circus... for young and old alike!
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 shows and performances are cancelled or postponed until further notice in France.
Bluebeard's Castle
The Lyon Opera House
Bartók adapted the famous Perrault story into Hungarian for his one and only opera. A piece of infinite musicality which rewrites operatic convention...
Ariane et Barbe-Bleue
The Lyon Opera House
Modern and flying the flag for liberty, Ariane et Barbe-Bleue by Paul Dukas turns Perrault's story into a true hymn to women’s liberation and...
Les Enfants du Levant
Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
A poignant opera for young audiences, performed by the children's chorus of the Opéra de Lyon.
Ioannis Mandafounis - Russell Maliphant
The Lyon Opera House
This double programme of work by Ioannis Mandafounis and Russell Maliphant combines a new piece with one that is now entering the repertoire, a new...
L'Enfant et les Sortilèges
Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
Based on a libretto by Colette, this is a lyrical fantasy composed by Ravel, with a score that mixes jazz, polka, the waltz and even a cheese grater!
Le Coq d'or
The Lyon Opera House
Rimsky-Korsakov’s last opera, this masterpiece was censored by Russia’s Imperial family. A satirical take on power and warlike ambition, it opened...
Défilé de la Biennale de la Danse
Rue de la République, de la Place des Terreaux jusqu'à la Place Bellecour
The Biennale de la Danse parade is the major event starting 15 days of dance performances.
Peeping Tom
The Lyon Opera House
Conceived for the Opéra de Lyon ballet in 2018, this version of 32 rue Vandenbranden marks a return to the stage for the cult piece by Brussels...
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...
What's up Lyon ?
Le Complexe
What’s up Lyon ? This is the new new English speaking humour event in Lyon ! Stand up, comedy, sketch and improvisation…
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.
Lyon née de la lumière - Le temps des bâtisseurs - Reporté
Saint John's Cathedral
From 22 October to 11 November 2021, See a 360-degree immersive sound and light show in the heart of Saint-Jean Cathedral!
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