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What to do in Lyon in March?
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Last updated date : 12/12/2024
March signals the beginning of spring in Lyon. And it’s not just the plants that begin to blossom; you’ll find a wealth of things to do and shows to see. Here are a few ideas for ways to enjoy the Lyon metropolitan area in March.
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Music and concerts in Lyon in March
In March, music lovers celebrate contemporary French chanson with ‘Les Chants de Mars’. Since 2007, this festival has offered a superb line-up that highlights emerging artists, in venues throughout the metropolitan area.
shows in Lyon in March
The month of March has an excellent offering, including a programme for young audiences and amazing shows for adults.
Cinema in Lyon in March
A number of film festivals are held in the Lyon metropolitan area in March, such as ‘Écrans Mixtes’, which celebrates queer cinema, and ‘Reflets du Cinéma Ibérique & Latino-Américain’, an Iberian and Latin American film festival that has been held at Le Zola in Villeurbanne since 1984.
A month of sports in Lyon
In March, as the warm weather returns, the Lyon metropolitan area limbers up for sports! Each year, the Lyon Urban Trail (A.K.A. LUT) offers a different way to see the city, as does the spectacular rollerblading event Lyon Roller Open.
La foire de Lyon
Lastly, at the end of March, the ‘Foire de Lyon’ is held.
The history of this fair goes back to the Middle Ages. It reappeared in its contemporary form in 1916. Édouard Herriot, former Mayor of Lyon, used to say that the fair was the place to “do as much business as possible, with as little time, space and cost as possible.” Today, the Foire de Lyon is held in Eurexpo and attracts more than 200,000 curious visitors each year.
The 2025 edition of Foire de Lyon is dedicated to Pop Culture, a universal, cross-generational and unifying theme. This year, you are invited to plunge into a festive universe where past and present meet to celebrate the cultural legends that have left their mark on the collective imagination. The Fair is also an interactive space, ideal for discovering new products and making unique purchases.
Come and meet the expert exhibitors and discover ideas for renovating, decorating and fitting out your home at Foire de Lyon! New features for this year's fair include the Gones district, which highlights Lyon's expertise and heritage, the motorhome area dedicated to travel enthusiasts, and numerous events throughout the fair: Green Fair, INNOVA'Lyon, Kidexpo & Baby salon, Gones Games.
You'll also find the Shopping Universe with its boutiques, demonstrators, gastronomy and exhibitors from all over the world.
Enjoy a convivial moment with the traditional restaurateurs, sampling a wide variety of specialities... something to tantalise your taste buds!
The Foire de Lyon, a flagship event in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, attracts thousands of visitors every year to discover the latest trends in products, leisure and entertainment. For decades, it has been committed to providing memorable experiences for its visitors. The hearts of the people of Lyon will be tingling once again!
Practical information
Address
Avenue Louis Blériot - 69680 Chassieu
Prices
Full price: 6 to 8 €, Reduced price: 5 to 6 €.
Free entry for children < 12 years.
Openings
From 04/04 to 14/04/2025, daily between 10 am and 7 pm.
Accessibility
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs