The major concerts of the year in Lyon

Dua Lipa headlines the LDLC Arena

Save the date : on June 15 and 16, 2025, British singer Dua Lipa will headline her Radical Optimism tour at the LDLC Arena in Décines. The pop star makes her return to France with three eagerly-awaited dates, two of which will take place in our beautiful city. But that's not all.

The essentials of French pop and variety

Fascinated by French pop? You'll be spoilt for choice. Michel Polnareff will be performing at the LDLC Arena on May 14, Julien Doré will be in Lyon for a new tour on March 14, and on December 5 at the LDLC Arena for two exceptional concerts. Clara Luciani is back on stage with her third album on Saturday March 22 at the LDLC Arena.

If you're a Star Académie fan, you're in for a treat. Two former Star Académie students will once again conquer the public. Pierre Garnier will kick off his first solo tour on April 11 at the LDCL Arena. Revelation, Héléna will also embark on her first solo tour, on October 26 at the LDCL Arena.

In June, the singer Santa, known for her song “Pop Salé” and “Recommence-moi”, the Star Académie 2025 anthem, will perform at Les Halles Tony Garnier on the 29th. You can also catch the Star Académie tour, with all its academicians, in Lyon on April 05 at the Arena.

In December, Amir will be at Les Halles Tony Garnier on the 18th. The same month, two big names on the French scene, M. Pokora and Louane, will be in concert on the same day. After a postponement (the concert was originally scheduled for May 10, 2025), Louane will perform at the LDLC Arena on December 6, while M. Pokora will be at Les Halles Tony Garnier.

Highlights of the urban scene

In 2025, the urban scene promises to vibrate to the rhythms of the greatest urban artists of our era. Tiakola will be in concert at Les Halles Tony Garnier on April 12, while GIMS will set the LDCL Arena alight on February 25.

Lyon will also welcome Franglish and Hamza, two figures of rap and afro beat, respectively on April 14 and November 22, 2025 at Les Halles Tony Garnier. Soprano will offer Lyon audiences two concerts, on November 1 and 2 at the LDCL Arena. If you're a hip hop fan, don't miss Gazo on October 24, or SDM on February 21.

And before his appearance at the Woodstower festival in July, rapper SCH will be turning up the heat on January 25.

Electric events

For fans of rock, metal and electro, 2025 promises to be an exceptional year. French duo Justice return to the limelight after a break of several years with their album Hyperdrama at the LDLC Arena on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Indochine, who played at the Groupama Stadium in 2022, are also back for three not-to-be-missed dates: February 4, 5, 7 and 8, 2025 at the LDLC Arena.

German band Powerwolf, ranked No. 1 in Germany with “Wake Up The Wicked”, will set the Halles Tony Garnier alight on June 16 with the sounds of metal.

Fans of powerful sounds won't be left out, as Slipknot, the most famous metal band on the planet, will also be performing a few days later, on June 25, 2025 at the LDCL Arena.

International artists not to be missed

Big names in pop culture are expected this year. In addition to Dua Lipa, who will perform on May 15 and 16, 2025 at the LDLC Arena in Décines, several pop culture icons have chosen Lyon this year.
In February, pop rock band TOTO will be in concert on Friday 14th.

Lenny Kravitz has chosen to kick off his tour in Lyon. On February 22, 2025, he will set the LDCL alight with his global hits. Kylie Minogue, another star making a comeback, will be in Lyon to present her new album on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Finally, Imagine Dragons will be stopping off at Groupama Stadium on July 3 as part of their new “Loom World Tour” for what promises to be an exceptional show.