Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover our end-of-year festivities guide for Oullins, your essential companion to fully enjoy the festive atmosphere. We have gathered all the activities and events that bring our city to life during this winter period.
Place Raspail hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets, while the Grande Rue sparkles with glittering decorations. A few steps from the station, the cultural center offers shows and activities for all ages. Visitors can also enjoy the festivities in Lyon, accessible in just 10 minutes by public transport, with its famous Festival of Lights and Christmas markets at Place Carnot and Place de la Croix-Rousse.
Contact information and details below.
Illumination of historic facades with unique light works.
The Fête des Lumières is a must-attend event in Lyon celebrating its 25th anniversary from Thursday, December 5 to Sunday, December 8. This edition highlights some of the most notable works in the festival's history, allowing Lyon's residents to revive their memories and share them across generations.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Festival of Lights
Christmas market with local products and family activities.
The La Mulatière Christmas Market is an event organized by the parish, featuring a variety of local products and family activities.
Where: Oullins | More Info: Christmas Market of La Mulatière
14 stalls gathered at Place de la République.
The L'Arbresle Christmas Market gathers 14 stalls at Place de la République, offering a variety of artisanal and gourmet products. Many animations will fill the weekend.
Where: L'Arbresle | More Info: L'Arbresle Christmas Market
Unique feature: Christmas market with local products and artisans.
The Chaponost Christmas Market is a festive event where visitors can discover local products and artisans, creating a convivial and joyful atmosphere.
Where: Chaponost | More Info: Chaponost Christmas Market
Christmas craft workshops for children
The Marché de Noël du Collège NDBA Tarare is a festive event where you can discover stands filled with artisanal treasures, unique creations, local products, and delicious treats. Children can also participate in Christmas craft workshops and drop off their letters to Santa.
Where: Tarare | More Info: NDBA Tarare College Christmas Market
Presence of Santa Claus and sale of regional products.
The Arnas Christmas Market is an event organized by the Comité des fêtes, featuring local creators, regional products, and the presence of Santa Claus. It offers hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts, hot dogs, and waffles.
Where: Arnas | More Info: Arnas Christmas Market
30 exhibitors offering local products and unique gifts.
The Marché de Noël de Montmein is an event organized by API-MC, featuring 30 exhibitors in a commercial center. Visitors can find local products and unique gifts.
Where: Oullins | More Info: Montmein Christmas Market
Presence of local artisans offering jewelry and regional products.
The SMAD Christmas Market brings together local artisans to offer unique products and delicious culinary experiences.
Where: Savigny | More Info: SMAD Christmas Market
Stands offering local products and unique handmade creations.
The Lyon Christmas Market takes place from November 22 to December 24, 2024, at Place Carnot. This edition showcases a diverse and high-quality offer, highlighting the craftsmanship of local artisans and producers. Visitors can discover Christmas decorations, regional specialties, and unique gifts.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Lyon Christmas Market
A shopping experience like Istanbul's Grand Bazaar.
Festiculture is a must-attend event for those who love Turkish culture. Discover the richness of Anatolian cuisine, enjoy exclusive shopping offers, and meet the icons of your favorite series.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Festiculture
Solidarity Christmas market with vendors in a situation of disability.
Les Halles inclusives is a solidarity Christmas market that welcomes workers with disabilities, offering handmade and local products.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Inclusive Halls
A total immersion in Japanese culture with varied animations and exhibitions.
The Japan Touch Lyon 2024 is a must-attend event for fans of Japanese culture and Asian pop culture. This manga convention in Lyon brings together artisanal sales stands, well-being spaces, varied animations, and inspiring exhibitions. Visitors can discover the fascinating world of papercraft, attend concerts and performances, and meet guests passionate about Japanese culture.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Japan Touch
Inter-cultural encounters and debates on migration
The Migrant'Scène festival is a series of cultural and artistic events that highlight migration and solidarity. It features projection-debates, exhibitions, live performances, and conferences to encourage cultural encounters and exchanges.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Migrant'Scène
A large toy collection to support vulnerable children.
The solidarity festival Soupe en Scène returns for its 12th edition, from November 28 to 30, at Place de la République in Lyon. For three days, the place will transform into a convivial and generous space, gathering the Lyonnais around a seasonal emblematic dish: soup. The famous Lyon chef Fabrice Bonnot will prepare four Prestige Soups, accompanied by numerous concerts and performances by engaged artists, for a comforting experience combining music and gastronomy.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Soup in Scene