Lyon Events

World Pastry Cup
January
Top dessert chefs compete to make the finest pastries and sweets.
Eurexpo, Parc des Expositions
Website: www.cmpatisserie.com

Bocuse d'Or
January
World cuisine contest.
Eurexpo, Parc des Expositions
Website: www.bocusedor.com

Suivez le Jazz
March
Jazz festival.
Various venues
Website: www.suivezlejazz.com

Les Nuits de Fourvière
June-August
Musical and theatrical performances every summer evening.
Open-air roman theatres of Fourvière
Website: www.nuitsdefourviere.fr

Les Biennales de Lyon
September-December (odd years only)
Modern art and dance festivals.
Various venues
Website: www.biennale-de-lyon.org

Red Carpet Antiques Festival
October
Rue Auguste Comte

Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon
October
Tennis tournament.
Palais des Sports de Gerland
Website: www.gptennislyon.com

Grand Lyon Film Festival
October
A brand new film festival celebrating the 7th art in the city of the Lumière Brothers.
Throughout the city, including all cinemas and Institut Lumière
Website: www.grandlyonfilmfestival.org

Lyon Lumière Festival
December
Buildings throughout the city are artistically lit for this annual festival of lights (lumière means light).
Throughout the city
Website: www.lumieres.lyon.fr