Upcoming · Lyon, France
Things to Do in Lyon, France
Lyon hosts around 3,400 upcoming events, with approximately 850 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 5% of these listings are free to attend. The largest category is Exhibitions and Art with roughly 1,400 entries, followed by Comedy at about 550 and Theater and Performing Arts at around 450. Family and Kids events also number approximately 450, while Concerts and Live Music account for about 250 listings. Business and Networking gatherings make up around 80 of the total programme. The city has a population of about 520,000 as of 2023. Top venues include LA SUCRIERE, THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL in two separate halls, CIRQUE IMAGINE, RADIANT - BELLEVUE, and THEATRE COMEDIE ODEON. Notable performers with upcoming dates are Le Porteur d'Histoire, Slavas Snowshow, C'était quand la dernière fois ?, Shen Yun, Grupo Corpo Dance Company, and others.
City facts
- Population
- 519,127 (2023)
- Area
- 47.9 km²
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music244Theater & Performing Arts452Comedy604Festivals3Exhibitions & Art102Museums & Heritage3Food & Drink4Sports & Fitness67Family & Kids256Nightlife & Clubbing3Hiking & Outdoors3Workshops & Classes15Talks & Lectures9Movies & Film36Community & Social43Business & Networking77Wellness & Mindfulness9Seasonal & Holiday1Literary3Conferences & Summits6🎃 HalloweenThings to do
Sat, 17 Oct
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Lou Rugby Vs Hollywoodbets Sharks Epcr Challenge Cup
The Matmut Stadium
Sports & Fitness
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Sold out9:00 · Free
Rando sensorielle - Forêt de Brou
Parking du Ruisseau de Brou · Parking du Ruisseau de Brou, 69170 Dieme
Hiking & Outdoors
Free
9:30 · Free
Portes Ouvertes EICAR Lyon | Samedi 17 Octobre 2026
EICAR Lyon - École de Cinéma et Audiovisuel · 67 Avenue Galline, 69100 Villeurbanne
Movies & Film
Free
9:30 · Free
Journée Portes Ouvertes
16 Rue Jean-Marie Leclair · 16 Rue Jean-Marie Leclair, 69009 Lyon
Talks & Lectures
Free
10:00 · Free
Dessiner au Parc de la Tête d'Or
Parc de la tête d'or (porte tête d'or - arrêt du bus C6 Tête d'Or Duquesne) · Boulevard des Belges, 69006 Lyon
Workshops & Classes
Free
10:00 · Free
Portes Ouvertes le 17 octobre 2026 - Visite d'une maison rénovée
Tassin-la-Demi-Lune · ., 69160 Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
Workshops & Classes
Free
Sold out10:00 · Free
Grand vide-dressing féminin automne - hiver
I Le Forum · 31 Rue Maurice Flandin, 69003 Lyon
Exhibitions & Art
Free
10:00 · See listing
EXPOSITION ROBERT DOISNEAU
LA SUCRIERE · 49-50 quai Rambaud
Exhibitions & Art
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10:30 · See listing
GUIGNOL A LA VOGUE DES MARRONS
THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL - SALLE 1 · 2 MONTÉE DU GOURGUILLON
Family & Kids
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11:00 · See listing
GUIGNOL ET LE SECRET DU COFFRE MYSTERE
THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL - SALLE 2 · 2 MONTÉE DU GOURGUILLON
Family & Kids
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12:00 · Free
À travers champs / Finissage de la restitution samedi 17 octobre 2026 à 12h
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Lyon (macLYON) · 81 Quai Charles de Gaulle, 69006 Lyon
Community & Social
Free
Sold out14:00 · €22.51 +
Lyon - Séminaire de l’ Entrepreneuriat Féminin
Hôtel Fort St Laurent Lyon - Handwritten Collection · Place Bellevue, 69001 Lyon
Business & Networking
€22.51 +
14:00 · See listing
Coffee with Christians: Lyon
Cafe of the Week · Lyon, 69001 Lyon
Community & Social
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14:00 · See listing
LE CIRQUE MEDRANO PRSENTE 'LE ROI' - LE ROI
CHAPITEAU MEDRANO · CONFLUENCE / QUAI PERRACHE
Theater & Performing Arts
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14:00 · See listing
SACRÉ CIRQUE 5 !
CIRQUE IMAGINE · 5 AVENUE DES CANUTS
Theater & Performing Arts
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17:00 · See listing
LE CIRQUE MEDRANO PRSENTE 'LE ROI' - LE ROI
CHAPITEAU MEDRANO · CONFLUENCE / QUAI PERRACHE
Theater & Performing Arts
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17:00 · See listing
TELLE EST LA QUESTION
THEATRE COMEDIE ODEON · 6, RUE GROLEE
Comedy
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18:00 · See listing
PANAYOTIS PASCOT
BOURSE DU TRAVAIL · 205, PLACE GUICHARD
ComedyPanayotis Pascot
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18:00 · See listing
COMMENT RATER SA VIE AMOUREUSE
THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL - SALLE 2 · 2 MONTÉE DU GOURGUILLON
Comedy
See listing
18:00 · €17.18 +
Spanish guitare violon : Duo magic
47 Rue Saint-Georges · 47 Rue Saint-Georges, 69005 Lyon
Concerts & Live Music
€17.18 +
18:45 · See listing
LE VOISIN 3
ESPACE GERSON · 1 PLACE GERSON
Comedy
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19:00 · See listing
ACTE IX, CABARET-CIRQUE
CIRQUE IMAGINE · 5 AVENUE DES CANUTS
Theater & Performing Arts
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19:30 · See listing
LE CIRQUE MEDRANO PRSENTE 'LE ROI' - LE ROI
CHAPITEAU MEDRANO · CONFLUENCE / QUAI PERRACHE
Theater & Performing Arts
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19:30 · Free
Tapas | Drink | Latino Clubbing
Cabana Café · 30 Rue de l'Annonciade, 69001 Lyon
Food & Drink
Free
19:30 · €20.38 +
La Relève Comedy Club: Les Lumières
5 Rue Octavio Mey · 5 Rue Octavio Mey, 69005 Lyon
Theater & Performing Arts
€20.38 +
19:45 · See listing
LE CON-VOYEUR
THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL - SALLE 1 · 2 MONTÉE DU GOURGUILLON
Comedy
See listing
20:00 · See listing
SETH GUEKO
LE TRANSBORDEUR · 3 BD STALINGRAD
Concerts & Live MusicSETH GUEKO
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20:00 · See listing
LES ROIS DU RATEAU
THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL - SALLE 2 · 2 MONTÉE DU GOURGUILLON
Comedy
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20:00 · See listing
LA MACHINE DE TURING
THEATRE COMEDIE ODEON · 6, RUE GROLEE
Comedy
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20:00 · See listing
COMEDY CLUB
LE COMPLEXE CAFE-THEATRE · 7 RUE DES CAPUCINS -
Comedy
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Plan ahead
AJNA
Fri, 13 Nov · LE SUCRE
Semaine Climat : Donnez une seconde vie à vos appareils
Sat, 7 Nov · 4 Pl. du Lieutenant Morel
JOSMAN
Sat, 7 Nov · HALLE TONY GARNIER
Rencontre avec Cécile Kovacshazy pour "10 questions sur la misopédie"
Thu, 19 Nov · Librairie à soi.e
Un goûter pour vraiment comprendre l'IA générative ☕️
Sat, 14 Nov · Le Wagon Lyon
Conférence | Connaître le monde & habiter le monde
Sat, 21 Nov · Nouvelle Acropole Lyon
LES PEINTRES AU CHARBON
Sat, 21 Nov · RADIANT - BELLEVUE
BIANCA COSTA
Sat, 14 Nov · LE SUCRE
Frequently asked questions about events in Lyon
- How many free events are available in Lyon?
- About 5% of the roughly 3,400 listed events are free to attend. This means approximately 170 events do not require a ticket purchase.
- What is the most popular type of event in Lyon?
- Exhibitions and Art represent the largest category with about 1,400 listings. Comedy follows with around 550 events, while Theater and Performing Arts have approximately 450.
- Which venues host the most events in Lyon?
- The venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are LA SUCRIERE, THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL Salle 1 and Salle 2, CIRQUE IMAGINE, RADIANT - BELLEVUE, and THEATRE COMEDIE ODEON.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates in Lyon?
- Performers scheduled for upcoming dates include Le Porteur d'Histoire, Slavas Snowshow, C'était quand la dernière fois ?, Shen Yun, and Grupo Corpo Dance Company.