"I Will Go Where You Go" Tribute to Celine Dion @ Ambroise-Courtois Square
To celebrate back-to-school season, the Monplaisir Events Committee is organizing a free evening dedicated to Celine Dion. From late afternoon onwards, food trucks and a festive atmosphere set up on the square before making way, at 8:30 PM, for the "Between Two" show. Five artists will perform the essential hits from the Quebec singer, from For You to Love Me Still to My Heart Will Go On.
Ambroise-Courtois Square - Lyon 8th
Saturday, September 5, food trucks from late afternoon, concert at 8:30 PM
Free admission
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Croix-Rousse Grand Clearance Sale @ Lyon 4th
Attention bargain hunters and shopping addicts: the Great Croix-Rousse Sale is back for two mega days. Local merchants, craftspeople, creators and producers will take over the neighborhood streets, while a garage sale will set up on Rue Pailleron. Food trucks, refreshment stands, rides and live music will complete this popular gathering where great deals are sure to abound.
Grand rue, Place de la Croix-Rousse, Rue Pailleron and neighboring streets - Lyon 4th
Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 from 9am to 7pm
Free entry
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Alphonse Mucha Exhibition @ Grand Hôtel-Dieu
The Grand Hôtel-Dieu is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Alphonse Mucha, an unmissable figure in Art Nouveau. Over 90 works immerse visitors in the artist's universe, featuring posters, paintings, drawings, and original creations. The journey explores particularly women, advertising, theater, nature, and cultural identity through an immersive scenography.
Grand Hôtel-Dieu - Lyon 2nd
September 4, 2026 to January 23, 2027
Admission from €9
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Open air Everybody Trance @ Île Barbe
Craving a little summer extension with some BPMs? The Everybody Trance collective is taking over Île Barbe for an electronic open air event right in nature. DJ sets, sunshine, and trance music are guaranteed, featuring notably Mariiin and Cesar et Jason behind the turntables. A rather idyllic spot to dance along the Saône and make the most of the last summer evenings.
Île Barbe - Lyon 9th
Saturday, September 5th from 2pm to 10pm
Free entry here
Ceramic Brocante @ Manitas
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The Manitas ceramic café-workshop is hosting its big flea market in the 1st arrondissement. On the agenda: forgotten pieces, imperfect ones, or items from previous collections, all offered at bargain prices. The perfect opportunity to leave with a lovely ceramic creation without breaking the bank. And great news: the proceeds from this sale will be donated to a charity.
1 rue Sainte-Marie-des-Terreaux - Lyon 1st
Sunday, September 6 from 10am to 2pm
Free entry
Festival Attablé.e.s @ Place Tabareau
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Tabareau Square transforms into a magnificent gourmet dining experience with Attablé.e.s, a street-food event imagined around five chefs and a pastry chef. Time to graze, discover new flavors, and soak up the festive atmosphere with DJ sets, pétanque, and activities for kids. A real neighborhood celebration designed for eating, drinking, and enjoying great times together.
Tabareau Square - Lyon 4th district
Saturday, September 5th from 10am to 10pm
Entry 3€, then donation-based
Festival Baguettes Magiques @ Lyon 5th district
The Chinese Village is settling into Lyon for several weeks with Magic Wands, a festival dedicated to Chinese gastronomy and culture. Street food, cooking workshops with chefs from Shanghai and Lyon, tea ceremony, calligraphy, kung-fu, qi gong and mahjong: the program promises a real cultural journey without leaving Lyon. And entry is free.
Parc de la Mairie - Lyon 5th
September 5 to October 31, 2026
Free entry
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Yggdrasil Fort Fort Lointain @ Hippodrome de Parilly
Head to the Parilly Hippodrome for Yggdrasil – Fort Fort Lointain, a medieval and fantasy festival designed for the whole family. Vikings, dragons, knights, craftspeople, a medieval market and immersive quests will take over the venue for two days. Shows, music and fantastic sets complete this dive into a universe where you can finally wear your Viking costume without anyone asking questions.
Parilly Hippodrome - Bron
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September from 10am to 6pm
From €7, free for under 9s
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Brunch Social Club @ Momento
For a back-to-school season full of sweetness, Momento transforms its Sunday brunch into a real festive day. Start with all-you-can-eat brunch until 3:30 PM, then gradually shift into cocktail and DJ set mode with happy hour until 8 PM. The perfect formula to extend your weekend without having to choose between pancakes, music, and drinks. Why choose, after all?
49 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse - Lyon 4th
Sunday, September 6 from 10:30 AM to 8 PM
Price: Depending on option