After several weeks of rumors circulating among travel professionals, the news is now confirmed by Le Progrès: the Mahana Lyon fair will skip 2026. Traditionally held at the Halle Tony Garnier, this event dedicated to tourism and nature activities has decided to take a step back to profoundly rethink its model. While there’s no official statement yet, the decision—made several weeks ago—reflects a deliberate desire to envision a more innovative fair, better suited to the expectations of both the public and exhibitors. This necessary transition is aimed at evolving an event that welcomed over 20,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors in 2025.
A blank year for the Chocolate Fair as well
The break in Lyon is not only affecting Mahana: the Chocolate Fair is also taking a hiatus, which...rtageait la Halle Tony Garnier in 2025 is disappearing from the 2026 calendar too. This double postponement marks a pause in the usual rhythm of major events in the 7th arrondissement, depriving both foodies and travelers of a much-anticipated annual gathering. Although these two shows were highlights of the past year, they prefer to step back rather than continue with a format that has become less relevant. This strategic decision clearly signals a major renewal on the horizon.
An event network that is, however, not stopping
Good news for tourism professionals: the network remains active, and other shows are keeping their schedules. In 2026, visitors can still count on Tourissima Lille and the Salon Mondial du Tourisme and Destinations Nature in Paris. The Mahana Lyon teams are fully engaged in preparing for what's next. The idea: to create a new version of the show, more modern, more inspiring, and potentially returning to Lyon as early as 202.7. A behind-the-scenes revival that could reshape one of the major events on the Lyon event calendar.
Source: Le Progrès