The Lions of Laughter @ The Labor Exchange
It's been ten whole years since the Lions du Rire festival has been making us laugh until we cry! From May 16th to 18th, the Bourse du Travail will transform into a hub of well-crafted jokes and spot-on sketches. With 12 comedians competing, special guests like Smaïn and Pascal Légitimus, and an interactive vote to choose the grand winner, this show is sure to be explosive! Paul Mirabel has performed there, so you know the talent is top-notch. Plus, there's a lucky draw for a fantastic trip to the heart of the Indian Ocean: Réunion or Mauritius—how amazing is that?
205 Place Guichard - Lyon 3rd
Friday, May 16, Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025
Ticket Price: Entry starting at €16.50
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Monplaisir's acute;es @ Place Ambroise Courtois.
At Place Ambroise Courtois, we’re bringing out the big tablecloths, food trucks, guitars, and sparkles! The Tablées de Monplaisir are back for two days of pure delight and joyful vibes. With Syrian, Korean, and Indonesian cuisines, along with an open-air dance party, there’s something to satisfy every curious palate. Saturday night features a giant concert, and Sunday is all about creators’ market, plus the fun continues all weekend long. Free entry! Grab your plate or enjoy the chefs' dishes - it's up to you!
Place Ambroise Courtois - Lyon 8th
Saturday, May 17 from 6 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday, May 18 starting at 10 AM
Free entrance
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Genesis by Seba
Stião Salgado @ Musée d’art contemporain de Montélimar
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Okay, it’s not exactly in Lyon, but trust me, this exhibition is worth the detour! Starting May 24th, the Musée d’art contemporain de Montélimar is hosting Genesis, the magnificent work of Sebastião Salgado. With 100 black and white photos captured from around the globe, it tells the raw beauty of our planet. It’s powerful, moving, and beautifully curated by Lélia Wanick Salgado. Just 1.5 hours by train from Lyon, it’s the perfect chance for a high-flying arty getaway, don’t you think?
1 Avenue Saint-Martin - Montélimar
From May 24th to August 24th, 2025
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All-you-can-eat Lyonnais Buffet @ Les Grands Buffets Lyonnais
Settled in Lyon like the kings of local cuisine, the Grand Buffets of Lyon make a splash with their new concept: an all-you-can-eat buffet dedicated to local dishes. Cheese spreads, frogs, stew, suckling pig, and rossette galore… it’s a generous tribute to the amazing Lyonnaise mothers. For just €29 at lunch and €39 in the evening, you can indulge in a true XXL bouchon experience. The plates are fancy, and the atmosphere is laid-back and friendly! It’s a must-try at least once (and probably more!).
22 rue du Bœuf - Lyon 5e
Open daily from 11:30 AM to 11 PM
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Dragon Carnival @ Vieux-Lyon
Did you think the carnival season was over? Wrong! On Saturday, May 17th, the Saint-Georges neighborhood is going DISCO for the Dragon Carnival. Batucadas, a giant dragon, face painting, fireworks... it’s kitschy, it’s joyful, it’s everything we love! A special mention goes to the Burning of Monsieur Carnaval, always spectacular, right before we dance under the moon at the grand ball with free concerts.
Departure: Valensio Square, St-Georges neighborhood
Saturday, May 17th from 1 PM
Parade: 2:30 PM
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Japan Touch Haru & Geek Touch @ Eurexpo
Head over to Eurexpo for a leap into another universe! The Japan Touch Haru & Geek Touch is back on May 17th and 18th with such a packed program that you'd need a magic potion to experience it all. With 370 exhibitors, a gigantic gaming area, a life-sized Haru Games inspired by Squid Game, cosplay, concerts, and even a dedicated space for the BTS group! And the best part: 95% of the activities are included in your ticket. It's a fantastic deal for pop culture lovers.
Eurexpo Lyon - Exhibition Center
Saturday, May 17th from 10 AM to 7 PM, Sunday, May 18th from 10 AM to 6 PM
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Run for Them @ Grand Parc Miribel-Jonage
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On Sunday, May 18th, it's the 16th edition of Courir pour Elles at the Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage. A solidarity run (or walk) in the heart of nature, to support the fight against female cancers. You can choose between 5 or 10 km, solo, with friends, or family. The atmosphere is always wonderful, filled with laughter, emotions, and big breaths of fresh air. A powerful moment that feels great for both body and soul.
Chemin de la Blette - Vaulx-en-Velin
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Price: €24 for 10km, €19 for 5km
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After show Dua Lipa @ La Rayonne
On Friday, May 16, right after Dua Lipa's concert in Lyon, the evening continues at La Rayonne with a Bitch Party just the way we love it: pop hits blasting, flamboyant looks, and fiery lipsync battles. Every three tracks, we’ll throw in a Dua Lipa hit—that’s the name of the game! On the decks, we have Adrien Toma pumping up the crowd, and for the show, two icons: Misty Phoenix (Drag Race France S3) and Saphira. The vibe is queer, inclusive, and loving, and it’s going to shake all night long. There are Deezer giveaways during the battles, so grab your gloss and come bring the fire.
24 rue Alfred de Musset - Villeurbanne
Friday, May 16, starting at 10 PM
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Open Air Butinerie Festival @ Velcro
On Friday, May 16th, head to the banks of the Rhône for a refreshing summer appetizer brought to you by Butinerie Festival. The crew is landing in Lyon with an ultra-cool free open air event on the lawn of the 6th district, featuring 3 DJ sets from 5 PM to midnight, a food and chill atmosphere, outdoor games, and even a chance to win a goodie basket (yes, we’re talking about a goodie basket and we think that’s awesome). On the playlist: groovy house tunes and uplifting vibes, along with an announcement of the full festival line-up and ticket giveaways. It’s the perfect spot to ease into your weekend (or not), with a drink in hand and your feet in the grass.
18 Quai du Général Sarrail - Lyon 6e
Friday, May 16th, from 5 PM to midnight
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Eurodance Evening @ L'Avenue 45
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Do you want to dance to the best sounds from the 90s to 2010 but in a banging techno version? Eurodance XXL is back on Friday, May 16th for its second edition, and it’s going to be fire. Two floors, a new terrace, two bars, five DJs (including SHANIXX as a guest) and an electrifying atmosphere filled with kicks, flashes, and acid nostalgia. Retro/flashy dress code recommended: one year of free parties to win for the best look. And as always, a shower of goodies. Let’s go baby, Barbie girl in techno mode.
45 avenue du Maréchal de Saxe - Lyon 3rd
Friday, May 16th from 11 PM to 6 AM
Price: Entry from €5.99
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FRONTAL techno party @ Hell’s Kitchen&
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On Saturday, May 17th, the brand-new Hell's Kitchen club, nestled in the Terreaux area, presents FRONTAL, an event that truly lives up to its name. Here, there's no fuss: we're talking about Hard Bounce to Hard Techno, walls of sound, and heart-pounding BPMs. With Sant Loop, Storm Reflex, and NøFace behind the decks, get ready to experience a frontal shock of fantastic music and pure energy. A new sound system, an underground vibe, and a club just opened… It’s time for an electrifying night done right.
4 rue Désirée - Lyon 1er
Saturday, May 17th from 10 PM to 4 AM
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