Must-see entertainment in Lyon & the Rhône Valley

  • Le Sucre

    Lyon

    Down in the Confluence neighbourhood, Lyon's most innovative club hosts DJs, live shows and eclectic arts events on its super-cool roof terrace atop a…

  • La Clef de Voûte

    Lyon

    One of Lyon's most atmospheric music venues, La Clef de Voûte is set in a stone-walled, candelit cellar dating from the 18th century. Aside from an…

  • Parc Olympique Lyonnais

    Lyon

    After decades of playing in the 1920s-built, 40,000-seater Stade de Gerland, Lyon's multichampionship-winning football team Olympique Lyonnais inaugurated…

  • Bémol 5

    Lyon

    In a handy Vieux Lyon location, this modern spot hosts live jazz in a comfy setting, with a full menu and sharing plates available. The music starts…

  • Théâtre Le Guignol de Lyon

    Lyon

    One of Lyon's most famous puppet theatres, Théâtre Le Guignol de Lyon has a collection of about 300 puppets. As with many other puppet theatres, shows run…

  • Péristyle

    Lyon

    Free summer concerts under the Opéra's arches, ranging from swing to blues and funk to jazz. Waiters circulate with drinks as the music plays. Hour-long…

  • Hangar du Premier Film

    Lyon

    This former factory and birthplace of cinema now screens films of all genres and eras in their original languages. From approximately June to September,…

  • Le Transbordeur

    Lyon

    In an old industrial building near the Parc de la Tête d'Or's northeastern corner, Lyon's prime concert venue draws international acts on the European…

  • Hot Club de Lyon

    Lyon

    Lyon's leading jazz club, around since 1948, has a stone-walled, cavelike interior that creates an intimate setting for live bands. Main acts take the…

  • Guignol, un Gone de Lyon

    Lyon

    A dedicated Guignol theatre in Croix Rousse. Puppeteers give audiences a behind-the-scenes peek at the props and puppets after certain performances.

  • Théâtre La Maison de Guignol

    Lyon

    Catch a traditional puppet show featuring Lyon's charismatic little raconteur, Guignol, at this great puppet theatre in Vieux Lyon.

  • Puppet Theatre

    Lyon

    This dedicated Guignol theatre is in the Parc de la Tête d'Or. Performances last about 25 minutes.

  • Opéra de Lyon

    Lyon

    Lyon's premier venue for opera, ballet and classical music.

  • Matmut Stadium Gerland

    Lyon

    Lyon's football team Olympique Lyonnais played its last game in this 1920s-built stadium in December 2015. Today, the 25,000-seat arena is the home field…

  • OL Store Lyon Centre

    Lyon

    To join the crowds jumping wildly up and down, buy Olympique Lyonnais football match tickets online, at the stadium or from the club’s downtown boutique,…

  • Maison de la Danse

    Lyon

    Lyon's home of contemporary dance, Maison de la Danse specialises in mainstream and avant-garde productions by French and international companies.