The Champions Burger @ Aushopping Porte des Alpes
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The gigantic Champions Burger festival is setting up its kitchens in Saint-Priest from May 28 to June 14. Head over to the parking lot of the Aushopping Porte des Alpes shopping center to discover totally crazy creations imagined by gourmet burger specialists from all over Europe. Japanese Wagyu, truffle cheese cream, confit guanciale, or super Instagrammable pink buns… here, the bBurgers are becoming almost an Olympic discipline! The concept is simple: taste several creations and then vote via QR code to choose the best burger at the festival.
Aushopping Porte des Alpes
From May 28 to June 14, 2026, Monday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to midnight
Free Entry
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Renaissance Festival @ Vieux-Lyon
For two days, Old Lyon transforms its everyday life into a delightful scene from the 16th century. On May 30 and 31, the Renaissance Festival makes its grand return with a simple promise: to immerse visitors in a true historical fresco under the open sky. This year, the event celebrates a key moment: the 425th anniversary of the Treaty of Lyon. Signed during the reign of Henry IV, this treaty marks the integration of new territories into the Kingdom of France. In the cobbled streets of Old Lyon, encampments of...;Theater, musicians, storytellers, and duelists bring the Renaissance back to life. The highlight of the event? A grand opening parade that will start from the Place Bellecour and make its way to the Place Saint-Jean.
Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Vieux-Lyon
Starting at 10 AM
Free entry
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Birthday Evening @ Les Assembleurs Préfecture
On June 4th, Les Assembleurs is lighting up their seventh birthday with a party that’s sure to bring a taste of vacation vibes early! Here’s what’s in store: an Italo Disco DJ set by Gare du Nord, a Wheel of Wine with prizes to win, and a birthday special that’s downright tempting for your resolve to “only have one drink.” For just €7, you get a glass of wine (or a soft drink) and a homemade tapas. It’s the perfect chance to discover this spot that has given the Lyon wine bar scene a fresh twist with its 20 pressure-tapped selections and super friendly bistro-style cuisine. Translation: you come for the aperitif… and you’ll probably leave around midnight!
12 rue Mazenod - Lyon 3rd
Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 6 PM to midnight
Free entry
Open Air Flower Nation @ Parc des Berges
This Saturday, the collectives La Butinerie and Dusty Nation will take over the Parc des Berges for an ultra-chill day filled with good vibes. Starting at noon, we'll lay on the grass with our friends while Virgin Macaron and Sophia Ben spin a perfect selection of sunny house music to kick off the open-air season. With DJ sets, improvised happy hours, and sunsets over the Rhône, the atmosphere is guaranteed to smell a lot like vacation before the time! And since entry is free, there’s no excuse to stay indoors.
Parc des Berges - Lyon 7th
Saturday from 12 PM to 10 PM
Free entry
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Run FOR THEM
@ Grand Parc Miribel-Jonage
The Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage is hosting the 17th edition of Courir POUR ELLES from June 5 to 7. For three days, sports, prevention, and solidarity come together in a super positive atmosphere focused on the fight against female cancers. Friday is dedicated to businesses, Saturday is for families and groups of friends, and Sunday will be a special day just for women. With walking, running, and festive moments in the great outdoors, the event manages to transform a simple sports gathering into an immense wave of collective energy every year.
Techno Parade Bike @ MPT des Rancy
Imagine a techno parade… but on bikes! Yes, Lyon is going all out this weekend with a fantastic 8-kilometer sound parade starting from the Maison pour Tous des Rancy. The plan: put on your best costume, hop on your bike, and follow a mobile DJ set as we cruise through the city in a wonderfully wild atmosphere. After the ride, head to Place Guichard for an epic techno finale featuring Skunky K, Zahir, Bark, Famele$$, and Marelle at the controls. It’s like a Tour de France with a Berlin warehouse twist!
Starting Saturday at 2 PM in front of the Maison pour Tous des Rancy
Free entry
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The biggest mâchon in the world @ Matmut Stadium
If your definition of sport mostly involves skillfully raising a fork, this fabulous plan is definitely for you. On Saturday, May 30th, the Matmut Stadium in Gerland will host "the biggest feast in the world," a colossal event created by LOU Rugby featuring the wonderful specialties of Lyon. Starting at 9 AM, renowned chefs and local artisans will delight visitors with a huge gourmet banquet in the purest Lyonnaise tradition. Brain of a silk worker, charcuterie, generous dishes, and plenty of good cheer will surely be on the menu. And here’s a fantastic bonus: all proceeds will be donated to charitable associations.
353 Avenue Jean Jaurès - Lyon 7th
Saturday, May 30th starting at 9 AM
Single ticket price: €35
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House Temple @ Novotel Lyon Confluence
The House Temple collective is transforming the terrace of the Novotel Confluence into a true urban beach mini club all weekend long. On the agenda: house DJ sets, street food, refreshing cocktails, and an ultra-summery vibe right in the heart of the city. A little bonus that brings back 2000s nostalgia? A photobooth set up on-site to capture your best early summer looks. Just a heads-up: spots are limited, and this kind of gem usually disappears faster than a table on the terrace on a Saturday at 7 PM.