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Not-to-be-missed events in Lyon this winter
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Charlotte Steppe
Films, circus arts, immersive shows, pop songs and an exhibition on the history of Pompeii... yay for winter season culture!
Genesis
After London, Berlin, Milan, Geneva, Marseille and Bordeaux, the Genesis experience is coming to Lyon. More than just a light show, each performance is an immersive experience, taking the audience back to the origins of the world, with the aid of cutting-edge technologies like video mapping.
Bringing together history and innovation, each session lasts 30 minutes, exploring the seven days of Genesis through light, water, earth and plants.
The screenings have been specially adapted to the unique architecture of the Palais de la Bourse and are accompanied by enchanting music, creating an up-close, total experience. Seated and accessible for all ages.
From 7 December 2024 to 27 January 2025
Pompeii, cité immortelle
This is a first in France. The new exhibition at La Sucrière brings Pompeii back to life, at the foot of Vesuvius, before its eruption in 79 CE. A journey through time, into the daily lives of the Pompeians, guided by 100 authentic objects unearthed by archaeologists, reconstructions and reproductions of living spaces, including an atrium and a thermopolium (an ancient street food shop).
Immersive views of the city reanimate the bodies imprinted in the ashes, revealing the ingenuity and skills of people at the time. The visitor trail also includes individual stories, such as that of 17-year-old Caius, or the author, naturalist and naval commander Pliny the Elder, who mobilised his fleet when disaster struck Pompeii.
From 13 December 2024 to 27 July 2025
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Tempora
Cirque du Soleil
Turning 40 this year, Cirque du Soleil is returning to Lyon, at the LDLC Arena, to present its show Corteo. One of the company’s biggest hits, the show tells the story of Mauro the clown. For his funeral, the clown imagines a grand celebratory parade (‘corteo’ in Italian) bringing together all his former circus friends.
The audience will be treated to a dazzling procession of more than fifty characters, played by highly skilled acrobats, musicians and artists, gathered for a dizzying, colourful performance on the theme of friendship and shared dreams. A show not to be missed.
From 26 to 29 December 2024
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Cirque du Soleil
Un poing c'est court
Vaulx-en-Velin will be hosting the 25th edition of the Francophone Short Film Festival (or ‘Un poing c’est court’) at the Les Amphis cinema and several other venues.
“Short, engaged and hard-hitting,” the event will be presenting more than one hundred films from fifteen or so countries. Two juries – one formed of professionals and the other of residents – will hand out 13 awards at the closing ceremony. Cambodia, the land of smiles, will be honoured at a special evening event, including a debate and a show.
Several free critical writing workshops, led by poet Mohammed El Amraoui, will also be organised alongside the screenings..
From 17 to 25 January 2025
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Un poing c'est court
Nuits Givrées
One of the highlights of the winter season in Dardilly, the 13th edition of the Les Nuits Givrées festival is opening this year with a musical show by Thomas Fersen, Mon frère c’est Dieu sur Terre (My brother is God on Earth), which will make way for a fantastic line-up of young artists like Oscar les Vacances, Clou, St Graal, Zélie and the Belgian duo Colt. Roll on winter! I
Fom 30 January to 1st February 2025
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Christophe Raynaud de Lage
RHEVE Festival
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Caroline Dupain - Fondation Paul Bocuse
Rheve (say ‘rêve’, or ‘dream’ in French) is a festival that puts the spotlight on hospitality, catering and event-planning professions. It is returning to venues across the Lyon metropolitan area for a third edition.
Its goal is to introduce you to the charms of various professions, from the least to the best known. Hotels, event venues and catering schools will open their doors to offer fun immersive activities throughout the festival. Do you enjoy a challenge? Why not try your hand at making a classy cocktail or an impeccable hotel bed? Or simply enjoy the chance to go behind the scenes and discover your dream job.
From 5 to 8 February 2025
Les salons de la Halle Tony-Garnier
Do you love sweet treats and travel? If so, you’re about to be spoilt for choice! From the 14th to the 16th of February, Halle Tony Garnier will be split in two. Part of the venue will be devoted to Salon du Chocolat, a gathering of master chocolatiers, pastry chefs, confectioners and cocoa producers, who will be presenting their latest creations and recipes before your eyes.
In between tastings, don’t miss the chance to watch the fashion show featuring chocolate dresses made by chocolatier-stylist duos from the region. The other part of the venue will host the Mahana show, offering a chance to gaze at the horizon and imagine wonderful journeys with tour operators and tourist offices. Chocolate and holiday inspiration? Sounds like the ideal weekend to us !
From 14 to 16 February 2025.
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Nicolas Rodet
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