More Info: http://www.fetedeslumieres.lyon.fr/en

For four nights a variety of different artists light up buildings, streets, squares and parks all over the city.

Over 50 light installations create a magical atmosphere.

Millions of visitors both French and from abroad enjoy the friendly and joyful spirit of this unique event.

Don’t miss the 2020 Lyon Festival of Lights taking place from Saturday, December 5 to Tuesday, December 8.

Paris may be the City of Light, but you need to head further south to witness France's greatest illuminated achievement: Lyon's "Fête des Lumières." Grab un stylo and take notes: You'll want to add this beautiful, historic festival of lights to your travel bucket list.

More Info: https://www.lyon-france.com/L-Agenda/Musique-Concerts/Concert-de-Noel

Led by Karine Locatelli, the children's voices of the Lyon Opera Masters give Christmas its magic.

If the choirs of the Masters are familiar to opera lovers who regularly have the opportunity to admire the commitment and early professionalism of these children musicians, to hear them alone accompanied by the Orchestra is a unique opportunity. 
The Christmas festivities have given European musicians (Britten, Gounod ...) beautiful pages dedicated to young voices, mixing magic and nostalgia - the enchantments of Christmas are often tinged with memories. 

Master of the Lyon Opera 
Musical Direction: Karine Locatelli

More Info: http://www.fetedeslumieres.lyon.fr/en

For four nights a variety of different artists light up buildings, streets, squares and parks all over the city.

Over 50 light installations create a magical atmosphere.

Millions of visitors both French and from abroad enjoy the friendly and joyful spirit of this unique event.

Don’t miss the 2018 Lyon Festival of Lights taking place from Thursday, December 6 to Sunday, December 9

Paris may be the City of Light, but you need to head further south to witness France's greatest illuminated achievement: Lyon's "Fête des Lumières." Grab un stylo and take notes: You'll want to add this beautiful, historic festival of lights to your 2017 travel bucket list.

More Info: http://www.marche-noel-lyon.fr/

From Saturday, November 24 to Monday, December 24, 2018!

More Info: https://www.lyon-france.com/L-Agenda/Festivals/Festival-Quais-du-depart

Quays of the Departure is THE Festival of Lyon dedicated to authors and directors who give us a cross-look at their travels and their adventures, both in words and images.

Through Quays of Departure, the Festival of Books and Passenger Films, meet writers and directors and share with them their cross-views of travel and adventure. 
Screenings, Meetings - Conferences, Aperitif Travelers, Literary Café, Workshops: many moments of escape and encounters dedicated to the world of travel, an inexhaustible source of sharing and discoveries. For a weekend, come and share these extraordinary experiences, told and presented by those who lived them!

overtures

• From Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th November 2018.

Prices

• Rates not communicated. Film screening at La Mutualité: 5 € 
  Film screening at La Plateforme: 4 € 
  - 25 years and job seekers: 3 € 
  Conferences: 2 €.

More Info: https://www.silkinlyon.com/

Silk makes its festival ... discover this new meeting which brings together all the actors of the sector.

Share your favorites with the hashtag #SILKINLYON

Adresse et accès

Palais de la Bourse - Place de la Bourse, 69002 Lyon

• PARKINGS : Cordeliers / République / Grolée

• METRO : Ligne A – Station Cordeliers

• BUS : Lignes C3, C5, C13, C14, C23, 9, 27 et 17 – Arrêt Cordeliers Bourse

• VELO’V : Station 2030 / Station 2016

More Info: https://www.lyon-france.com/L-Agenda/Foires-et-salons/Salon-du-chocolat-Mondial-du-Chocolat-et-du-Cacao

Chocolate Fair - World Chocolate and Cocoa

The chocolate show returns to Lyon at the Cité Internationale during: 3 days dedicated to gourmands not to mention its traditional parade of chocolate dresses.

The world's largest event dedicated to chocolate, with twenty or so annual editions in France and internationally, returns to the gastronomic capital to celebrate chocolate. The Salon du Chocolat makes you discover many fun and gourmet chocolate events: cooking demonstrations, tastings, cooking workshops, a space dedicated to children, the famous parade of chocolate dresses, and many other surprises! 
On the program: 
The famous parade of chocolate dresses where duets of designers and chocolatiers will present ephemeral achievements. 
The gourmet scene where chefs, pastry chefs and chocolatiers from the region will make original recipes.

The Chocoland space offers a workshop dedicated to children and an exclusive 4-parent-child workshop. 
Exceptional competitions with the France selection for the World Pastry Cup and the International Master of Frozen Desserts.

More Info: http://equitalyon.com/equita-longines-le-salon-du-cheval-de-lyon-2018-la-billetterie-est-ouverte

The Lyon horse show is full of novelties.

Remember the dates! Equita Lyon will open its doors from October 31 to November 4 for a brand new edition!

11 animated careers continuously celebrate the Horse during the 5 days of the show. On the program, high-level sport: a new stage FEI World Cup driving team that joins the inevitable steps Longines World Cup FEI show jumping and FEI dressage. In reining, Equita Lyon hosts the European Championship for Young Riders and Juniors. Health side, attend the first cluster "health and well-being of the horse" organized in France.

Two evenings of competitions at the highest level with the participation of the best riders in the world and an unprecedented equestrian show will be highlights of the evenings Sport & Spectacle.

This year, the prestigious Republican Guard, guest of honor, promises the public of Equita Lyon, a surprise gala alongside exceptional artists and equestrian athletes. To discover in the second part of the evenings Sport and Spectacle Friday 2 and Saturday 3 November.

More Info: https://www.lyon-france.com/L-Agenda/Festivals/Festival-des-courges

The Pumpkin Festival is an event, located in the heart of the Botanical Garden, festive and completely free. It proposes a set of activities and meetings to go to discover these legendary autumn fruits.

The focus this year will be on the links between gourds and myths. The names of some are not evocative: "little turban of Aladdin", "claw of the devil", "club of Hercules"? Are not pumpkins carved to create monsters? Would giant squash of several hundred kilograms be able to turn into a coach? 
Young and old alike will find something to satisfy their curiosity through a rich program of artistic performances, guided tours and workshops.
In the "Village of squash", the greatest will titillate their five senses on the counter stand of Zanzibar while enjoying marshmallow squash. They will be able to discover the real pumpkin seed oil, ideal in a salad or to refine squash soups and potato stews. The best confiturier in France, Philippe Bruneton, will present his pumpkin jams and the Lugdivine editions will punctuate the festival to the sound of their musical instruments in squash. 
As for the youngest, they will go through the "Village des Courgettes", to make up their makeup or go fishing with squash. During the rhythmic workshops of Zakia In Nassiri, they will be the musicians of a concerto for maracas rattles and shekérés.
Then, on the stand of the Zoo de Lyon, they will discover the strange squash spider and other ordinary animals that myths have made legendary. Everyone can try to estimate the weight of a giant squash and try to win the jackpot of the "Biggest Pumpkin Contest". Finally, everyone can dream in the imaginary world of the "Court of Tales" by listening to the stories of the storyteller, Chloe Gabrielli.

The Botanical Garden of the Park of the Golden HeadPark of the Golden Head - 69006 Lyon 6th

More Info: http://www.nuitdesetudiantsdumonde.org/nem/

In September, the cities of France welcome international students! # NEM2018

Initiated by the City of Lyon 12 years ago, supported and encouraged by the Association of University Cities of France (AVUF) and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), the "Student Night of the World" (or "NEM") ) is a big welcome evening for the students of the World come to study in France and organized by the cities in collaboration with the CROUS and international relations services of the institutions of higher education.

 For the 2018 edition, 26 cities in France have responded.

From September 18 to November 26 , each city will decide in its own way to welcome international students : games, concerts, shows ... 

For the 16th consecutive year, these meetings are true festive events and citizens. The World Students' Night is organized by the cities, in collaboration with the CROUS and the international relations services of higher education institutions. 

More Info: https://www.lyon-france.com/L-Agenda/Festivals/Re-trouvailles-My-Presqu-ile-3

The whole peninsula comes alive and offers a weekend full of fun activities to make a unique experience for Lyon a day or always! 
Merchants, artisans, hoteliers, neighborhood associations and cultural venues will be there to share their know-how and their passion. 
On the program: Animations in shops and cultural places; Concerts and showcase Place de la République; Street-art performance giant street V. Hugo; Treasure hunt in shop windows; Thematic guided tours; Slope pedestrian and celebrates Saturday; Cruises on the Saone.

Do not miss the transformation of the rue Victor Hugo with the monumental fresco on the floor! 11 Lyon artists will perform in front of your eyes and with you on the streets of the rue Victor Hugo with Tollens paintings: Mr Sphinx, Azed, Khwezi Strydom, Yandy Graffer, Koey, Quetzilla, Orsu, Masta, Bambi, Alex Beretta and Laurent Claveau! 
In partnership with Taverne Gutenberg, Maison g and Superposition. 
RDV: Place Ampère and rue Victor Hugo. Lyon 2nd 
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October from 2pm to 7pm, Free access.

More Info: http://www.festival-lumiere.org/en/

Times Vary: Check Website

French premiere

Orson Welles lives on!
The Other Side of the Wind

The result of a turbulent genesis and a 50-year-long project, Orson Welles' last, legendary film has just been completed, thanks to the efforts of three producers, Filip Jan Rymsza, Jens Koethner Kaul and Frank Marshall, as well as director Peter Bogdanovich. The film’s resurrection, along with its premiere at Lumière 2018, is a major event for admirers of Welles and film historians alike.

The festival mâchon!

Sunday, October 21 at 8:30 in the morning, join in at La Meunière!

MÂCHON : noun, to chew. A gastronomy tradition of Lyon ser- ved bright and early in the morning by typically local restaurants with a menu based on pork dishes or tripes, washed down with glasses of Beaujolais or Mâcon.

What better way to close out the glorious film festival marathon of Lumière than a solid meal shared with friends and film lovers... early in the morning?

Once again this year, the celebrated Lyonnais bouchon La Meunière welcomes all cinema fans for the famous “festival mâchon,” which respects the rules of Lyon’s gastronomic tradition to the letter.

Camaraderie, good humor and a canaille menu are created especially for you by chef Olivier Canal, well-known by gourmets of the region, and his accomplice in the dining room, Annick Roman. A moment of the festival not to be missed. 

Lumière festival

10 cult films for young movie buffs

Lumière festival

10 cult films for young movie buffs  

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

With ten days’ worth of films, including over 400 screenings in Lyon and its metropolis, the Lumière festival reaches a wide audience with varying tastes. It can therefore be difficult to choose from the myriad of screenings listed in the line-up. Lumière suggests a selection of films with scandalous, unruly or cult reputations that can appeal to a young audience eager to enjoy gems of the festival. 

We have momentarily slipped into the shoes of a young film buff to compose a tailor-made program. Already envious of the tantalizing list, we are nevertheless immediately confronted with the grueling ordeal of scheduling. How can we fit in all the screenings without the gift of ubiquity? We have an ace up our sleeve: free accreditation for ages under 25. Follow our lead! 

More Info: https://www.vinomedia.fr/lyon-villeurbanne-du-12-au-14-octobre-2018/

FROM 12 TO 14 OCTOBER 2018, VINOMEDIA WILL CELEBRATE THE 33RD EDITION OF THE LYON SHOW!

Last year you were more than 4,000 coming to the show to meet our 60 winemakers.

Vinomedia continues to beautify itself and offers you a wine-friendly and fun walk with many activities:

TASTING COURSE

Qualitative and participative courses. In small groups, around a table, come and taste and learn around 3 wines selected by our sommelier.

• Saturday: 11.30-12.15 / 15.30-16.15 / 18.30-19.15

• Sunday: 11.30-12.15 / 15.30-16.15

Registration on site, at the reception of the show or booking pre-order with the purchase of the entry. Attention: limited places!

THE VINE, A UNIVERSE

A creation of Vinomedia salons. Browse a fully reconstituted vine plot  and experience the evolution of the vine over 365 days. Immersion and change of scenery guaranteed!

More Info: https://www.lyon-france.com/L-Agenda/Festivals/La-semaine-du-gout-29

The 29th edition of Taste Week celebrates taste and, above all, taste! It will take place throughout France, all professionals are invited to share their know-how by mobilizing in their region.

overtures

• From Monday the 12th to Sunday the 18th of October 2015.

Prices

• Free

Citizen and urban exposition & activities

http://www.lyon-confluence.fr/fr/actualites/kiosk/

Du 29/09 au 06/10/2018. Come discover shows, concerts, creative workshops, urban walks, citizen cafes, youth space ... To discover and experience the city that is being built. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

KIOSK, citizen festival and urban good, returns with a season 3, 
from Saturday, September 29 to Saturday, October 6, 2018.

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KIOSK migrates south and inaugurates the STATION MUE , a
new hybrid space at Confluence.

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Come discover shows, concerts, creative workshops, urban walks, citizen cafes, youth space ... 
To discover and experience the city that is being built.

EVERYDAY :

A YOUTH SPACE
for children from 3 to 12 years: wooden games, mishmash building. (Quai des ludes) 
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A CORNER READING AND RELAXING
with books in free access. 
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An EXHIBITION
to know everything about phase 2 of the urban project. 
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A BUVETTE
with organic or local products, respectful of the environment and the human. (Itinerant cooking). 
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The STATION MUE ,
an architectural installation by the collective Bruit du frigo to live, experiment and colonize over the days. 
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THE SOWERS ,
pioneering tribe of Station Mue offer unique rituals, go out to meet them (Groupe Tonne)

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An original FURNITURE
imagined by the collective Why Not to be all comfort in Station Mue.