What to Do in Lyon This Weekend (July 31 - August 2, 2026)?

Harry Potter Drone Art Show @ Parilly Racecourse

Muggles, mark your calendars for the Hippodrome de Parilly this Friday and Saturday evening. The DroneArt Show transforms the sky into a massive luminous screen thanks to around a hundred synchronized drones that recreate the most iconic scenes from the Harry Potter universe. Castles, fantastical creatures, emblematic symbols, and other nods to the saga will come to life above spectators in a show that's as magical as it is immersive. The perfect outing to share with family or friends to end the day with your head in the stars… or almost.

Hippodrome de Parilly - Bron
Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st at 9:45 PM
Admission €33.92
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XXL Bazaar @ HEAT

HEAT is back with the fourth edition of its XXL Bazaar, an event that brings together everything we love: independent designers, vintage clothing, photo exhibitions, prints, graffiti, tattoos and music. Over twenty exhibitors will set up shop along the Perrache quays while several DJs will spin house, bass and Brazilian sounds until midnight. The perfect opportunity to find an original piece, discover Lyon artists and keep the party going without leaving the venue.

Heat - Lyon 2nd
Saturday, August 1st from 5:30pm to midnight
Free entry
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Open Air Techno Passion Caisson @ Place Charles-de-Gaulle

Want to turn your Saturday afternoon into a mini-festival? Head to Place Charles-de-Gaulle in the 3rd arrondissement, where the Passion Caisson collective sets up its sound system for eight hours of electronic music with free entry. DJ sets, refreshment stands, stalls and entertainment will keep this open-air celebration buzzing until sunset. The perfect plan to enjoy the Lyon summer without spending a single euro.

Place Charles-de-Gaulle - Lyon 3rd
Saturday, August 1st from 2pm to 10pm
Free entry
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Free entry @ Lugdunum

Like every first Sunday of the month, the Lugdunum museum opens its doors free of charge. A perfect excuse to discover the history of Lugdunum, capital of the Gauls, through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. The cherry on top: the majestic neighboring Roman theaters always offer one of the most beautiful panoramic views over Lyon. A cultural outing that also lets you enjoy some cool relief during the intense summer heat.

Lugdunum - Lyon 5th
Sunday, August 2 from 10am to 6pm
Free admission
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The Medieval @ Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

For one weekend, one of France's most beautiful villages travels back several centuries in time. The narrow streets of Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye fill with knights, troubadours, craftspeople and creatures straight out of the Middle Ages for a grand historical celebration. Over 200 costumed artists will bring the village to life through street performances, equestrian tournaments, medieval camps, a huge artisan market and a spectacular evening show. An outing that's as immersive as it is enchanting, less than two hours from Lyon.

Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye
Saturday and Sunday from noon to midnight
Full price: €18, reduced price: €11
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Discovering the New Modulo Barge @ Quais du Rhône

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After an amazing journey through Belgium, the Netherlands, and the Mediterranean, the new Modulo barge has finally dropped anchor in Lyon. Larger and more modern than its predecessor, this 1,080 m² restaurant boat spans three levels: a space dedicated to events, a dining room, and especially a stunning rooftop offoffering panoramic views of the Rhône and the waterfront. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, a drink at sunset, or to keep the evening going until 1 a.m., this exciting new spot is already shaping up to be one of the must-visit places of the Lyon summer.

15 Quai du Général Sarrail - Lyon 6th
Open daily until 1 a.m.
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Night of the Stars @ Lyon Ampère Astronomy Club

No need to leave the city for a one-way ticket to the stars. For the Night of the Stars, the Lyon Ampère Astronomy Club is setting up its telescopes and binoculars free of charge to let the public observe the summer sky in the best conditions. On the agenda: discovering the Sun, observing planets and constellations, workshops to learn how to navigate the sky and talks accessible to everyone. A wonderful opportunity to look up and rediscover the magic of the night sky.