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What to do in Lyon in December?
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Last updated date : 13/12/2024
December is the month when Lyon shines brightest, with the ‘Fête des Lumières’ (Festival of Lights)! In addition to this huge Lyonnais event, there are many ideas for things to see and do in December, including shows, Christmas markets, exhibitions and more… To your diaries!
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The Festival of Lights
In Lyon, December begins in dazzling fashion with the ‘Fête des Lumières’ (Festival of Lights)!
Save the date! Lyon meets up with light!
Lighters, designers, videographers, architects, graphic artists, plastic artists, but also street shows companies, make the city a showcase of their ephemeral works with their new and surprising installations.
Practical information
Address
Lieux divers - 69002 Lyon 2ème
Languages
French
Prices
Free access.
Openings
From Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 December 2024
Opening hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 7 pm and 11 pm. On Sunday between 6 pm and 10 pm.
Christmas Markets in Lyon
Christmas is around the corner! What better way to get into the festive spirit than to explore the metropolitan area’s Christmas markets? In addition to the well-known ‘Marché de Noël’ on Place Carnot, many other markets are held throughout the month, offering chances to drink mulled wine, buy gifts and maybe meet Father Christmas himself…
Market
Lyon's Christmas Market
Place Carnot - 69002 Lyon 2ème
End-of-year shows in Lyon
Christmas is also an opportunity to enjoy the festive programmes of Lyon’s show venues. Music, theatre, dance, circus, humour… shows for both adults and children that are not to be missed.
Shows in December
Christmas holidays with children
How to keep your excited children busy until Christmas during the school holidays? In addition to the Christmas markets and magnificent end-of-year shows, there are plenty of ideas for days out to keep your kids busy: take them to some of the exhibitions that you haven’t had time to see yet, see classic animated films on the big screen at the Institut Lumière, take a ride on the big wheel on Place Bellecour…
Christmas holidays in Lyon
A gentle breeze blows across Lyon between the end of December and the beginning of January: the Christmas holidays. Whether you live in the Lyon metropolitan area or are just passing through, in winter or all year round, Lyon has a thousand and one ways to have fun, learn and discover.