Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover our complete guide to end-of-year festivities in Villeurbanne. We present you the festive animations and events that bring our city to life during the holiday season.
From Place Lazare-Goujon to the lively city center, Villeurbanne lights up for the holidays with its traditional Christmas market, enchanting illuminations, and street entertainment. Visitors can enjoy decorated shops along Cours Émile-Zola, participate in creative workshops at Les Gratte-Ciel, and discover cultural shows at TNP, while the Charpennes district offers its winter gastronomic specialties.
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Candles and light installations on historic buildings
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 showcases some of the most notable works in its history, allowing the people of Lyon to revive their memories and share them across generations.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Festival of Lights
A showcase of local and artisanal products.
The Lyon Christmas Market takes place from November 22 to December 24, 2024, at Place Carnot. This year, Place Carnot transforms into a true Christmas village, illuminated and decorated. Visitors can discover a diverse and high-quality offer, ranging from regional products to unique artisanal creations. The stalls will offer Christmas decorations, local specialties, unique gifts, and numerous toys.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Lyon Christmas Market
Sledding track and varied animations
The Christmas Market at Place de la Croix-Rousse offers a family-friendly and cozy atmosphere with twenty stalls, a yurt, and a large sledding track. Unique products from local merchants and artisans will captivate you with their originality, and creative, cultural, musical, and storytelling animations will provide you with delightful surprises.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Croix-Rousse Christmas Market
Unique artisanal creations from local artists.
The Marché des créateurs de la Place Sathonay brings together 56 local artisans and artists to showcase their exceptional craftsmanship. The creations include plastic arts, jewelry, ceramics, and leather goods. It is the perfect opportunity to discover unique and ethical gifts.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Creators Market of Sathonay
Unique shopping experience supporting animal welfare.
The SPA de Lyon Bazaar offers a wide range of new and second-hand items, including local products, jewelry, calendars and greeting cards, tableware, and Christmas decorations, as well as pet accessories and goodies.
Where: Lyon | More Info: SPA Bazaar
Solidarity Christmas market with vendors in a situation of disability.
Les Halles inclusives is an artisanal and solidarity Christmas market where workers with disabilities showcase their creations and local handicrafts.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Inclusive Halls
Exclusive encounter with Turkish series stars.
Dive into the richness of Turkish culture with a discovery of Anatolian cuisine prepared by chefs straight from Turkey on over 150 stands, an immersive shopping experience like Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, and an exclusive encounter with Turkish series stars.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Festiculture
A market of creators where craftsmanship meets magic.
Immerse yourself in a unique itinerant market where the universes of Halloween and Christmas meet and blend. The shop windows transform with the seasons, creating an enchanted alley where each stall is filled with magical items. Be amazed by fantastical scenes and an atmosphere that will transport you to a world of dreams.
Where: Bron | More Info: Yggdrasil - The Strange Christmas of Wizards
Projections-débats, exhibitions, and live performances to cross perspectives on migration.
The Migrant'Scène Festival highlights migration issues and promotes hospitality, openness to others, and solidarity. It gathers cultural, artistic, and solidarity initiatives to build an inclusive and solidary society.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Migrant'Scène
A unique event combining arts, sciences, and society around an intimate theme.
The INSA Lyon Festival of Arts, Sciences, and Society (FASSIL) offers a diverse and collective program, exploring themes of intimacy and relationships with technology and science in a plural society.
Where: Villeurbanne | More Info: FASSIL
A musical festival with renowned artists.
Décembre en Francophonie is a musical festival that brings together renowned artists for a series of concerts in December. From Tuesday, 3 December to Saturday, 7 December, the Centre culturel Charlie Chaplin hosts various musical performances, offering a rich and diverse cultural experience.
Where: Vaulx-en-Velin | More Info: December in Francophonie
International horse show with four FEI World Cups.
Equita Lyon is a major equestrian event in Europe, featuring international competitions, shows, and exhibitors for horse enthusiasts.
Where: Chassieu | More Info: Longines Equita Lyon
Tribute to Etienne WILLEM with a Lego mural.
The Bulle d'Or Festival is an annual event dedicated to comics and illustrated books, featuring exhibitions, signings, and animations for all comic book enthusiasts.
Where: Brignais | More Info: The Golden Bubble
An exhibition centered around an usually inaccessible location, blending street art and technology.
The Peinture Fraîche Festival is a unique event that combines urban art and digital technologies. This edition offers immersive scenes and participatory works, allowing visitors to discover the new faces of international urban art.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Fresh Painting Festival
Over 40 cinemas offer a variety of films for children.
Les Toiles des Mômes is a young audience cinema festival that gathers over 40 cinemas in the Lyon metropolitan area to offer 20 films suitable for children aged 2 to 77.
Where: Villeurbanne | More Info: The Kids' Screens
A traditional fair with various attractions and Lyon sweets.
The Vogue des Marrons is a traditional Lyon fair that returns each year to the Croix-Rousse plateau. It offers a variety of attractions, rides, and sweets for all ages.
Where: Lyon | More Info: The Chestnut Vogue
Nighttime course with spectacular views of Lyon.
The Lyon Urban Trail By Night is a nighttime urban trail event offering 10, 20, and 30-kilometer courses through the city of Lyon. Participants can enjoy a unique atmosphere and a spectacular view of the illuminated city.
Where: Lyon | More Info: Lyon Urban Trail - LUT by night