What to do while waiting for Taylor Swift’s concert in Lyon?

Stay at a hotel near your star

You may have booked your accommodation already (and that’s a good thing given how many places are fully booked over this period); but if you’re still looking, we suggest trying your luck at these addresses we picked for you. 

Want to make sure you get the best spot at the concert? To get a good place in the queue and, above all, in the pit of the Groupama Stadium, choose a hotel near the concert venue. Décines and the OL Vallée complex have excellent public transport links, making it easy to get to Lyon city centre.

Are you travelling with other Swifties? It might be a good idea to choose a hotel that’s suitable for groups, with a fun atmosphere and amazing interior decors. Here’s our selection.

A shopping trip to find your concert outfit 

TSwift has made music history by winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year four times. While America’s queen of pop keeps on churning out albums, each one is unique. Swifties have a “fashion ritual” where they come to her shows dressed in the colours of their favourite album. Which is yours? Will it be a girly look in honour of the album Lover, old school for 1989, dark for Reputation, or flashy colours for Red?
Whatever you choose, you’ll find loads of places to hunt down clothes and accessories in Lyon. From Rue de la République in the Presqu'île district, to the Westfield shopping centre in La Part-Dieu and the Confluence shopping centre, there’s no shortage of shops.

See all our shopping addresses!  

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Perles à tout va

How about friendship bracelets? Don’t worry, we didn’t forget! Inspired by one of the songs on Taylor Swift’s album Midnights, bracelet-swapping has become something of a tradition during the Eras Tour. The idea is simple: bring lots of bracelets referencing the singer’s albums and swap them at her concerts. Those with a creative side can make their own by choosing beads at Perles à tout va (in Lyon's 6^th district) and Droguerie in the 2^nd district.

Become a sports buff like your idol

It won’t have escaped your attention that Taylor Swift is now dating American football star Travis Kelce. As a devoted girlfriend, she supports his team – the Kansas City Chiefs – whenever she gets a chance. So, she’s no stranger to football stadiums! How about you? In Lyon, football (or soccer, rather than American football) is the most popular sport. Visit the Groupama Stadium–LDLC Arena (formerly known as Parc Olympique Lyonnais) to learn all about the stadium where the local team OL play their home matches. It’s much more than just a football stadium though! Take a fun and original guided tour of Groupama Stadium to find out about the various achievements of a unique combination in Europe: the LDLC Arena and Groupama Stadium!

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Warm up your vocal chords before the concert

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Kbox karaoke

Pre-concert preparations are important. Before the 2nd and 3rd of June, make sure you swot up on Taylor Swift’s many albums. And, if you want to practise your singing before the concert at the Groupama Stadium, here are three addresses in Lyon that are perfect to get in the mood:   

Near the concert venue, you’ll find Exalto Décines. This leisure complex is packed with fun things to do (including trampolines, a ninja course and an escape game). It’s also a great place to belt out all of your idol’s hits. It has four karaoke rooms, each with its own style (electronic, jazz, rock’n’roll and pop): something to please all tastes!

On Quai Pierre-Scize in Lyon’s 5^th district, la Fiesta Loca is a karaoke bar with a selection of more than 7000 songs. A fantastic place to get warmed up for the big day! 

Inspired by Japanese karaoke, Kbox has private rooms with colourful pop themes. You can go with family or friends to sing your hearts out for two to four hours, in Lyon’s 7^th district and Villeurbanne.

Get ready to “shake it off” in Lyon!