Discover the holiday season in Lyon with our complete guide to festive events. From traditional illuminations to Christmas markets, our guide accompanies you through the winter celebrations of the Capital of Gaul.
Place Bellecour hosts the main Christmas market, with its traditional wooden chalets and local artisans. The streets of Old Lyon are adorned with festive decorations, while the Festival of Lights illuminates the facades of historic buildings. Place des Terreaux and the Presqu'île offer activities for the whole family, from ice skating rinks to street performances, creating a warm atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Lyon
- The Nutcracker Ballet and Orchestra Tour
- Lyon Christmas Market
- Lyon Christmas Markets
- Charpentier Christmas Concert
- Lyon Festival of Lights
- Festival of Lights
- Lyon Urban Trail By Night
- Dauphin Sans Souci Christmas Market
- Museum of Cinema and Miniature in Lyon
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The Nutcracker Ballet and Orchestra Tour (Lyon) • 0.7 miles
Classic ballet and orchestra performance
Lyon Christmas Market (Lyon) • 0.9 miles
A festive Christmas village with 100 chalets
Lyon Christmas Markets (Lyon) • 0.9 miles
A magical Christmas village showcasing regional artisans and local products.
Charpentier Christmas Concert (Lyon) • 0.9 miles
Baroque opera exploring themes of war and conscience
Lyon Festival of Lights (Lyon) • 1.0 miles
City-wide artistic light installations and historical traditions
Festival of Lights (Lyon) • 1.0 miles
Spectacular light installations and artistic illuminations
Lyon Urban Trail By Night (Lyon) • 1.0 miles
Night-time urban trail running through historic Lyon
Dauphin Sans Souci Christmas Market (Lyon) • 1.0 miles
Showcasing around forty local creators
Museum of Cinema and Miniature in Lyon (Lyon) • 1.3 miles
World's largest collection of cinema artifacts.
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