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Spring, summer or fall, there is always a show, a concert or an event taking place in Lyon or its nearby region. Take advantage of your stay in the Capital of Gaul to experience one of its many festivals with your group! Here are the main ones:
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The Festival of Lights:
it is the biggest event in Lyon with 2-3 millions visitors over four-day festival.
Every 8th of December, the people of Lyon place candles on their window sills in honor of the Virgin Mary, protector of Lyon.
Today, people come from all over France and the world to see differents sound and light shows projected on the facades of Lyon's main buildings.
https://www.fetedeslumieres.lyon.fr/en
Beaujolais Nouveau wine release:
Each year at 12:01 AM on the third Thursday of November (Wednesday midnight), France celebrates the release of the new beaujolais wine made with grapes harvested in Septembre.
In Beaujeu, historic Capital of Beaujolais region, 50 minutes north of Lyon, a big festival takes place over several days with open-air celebrations, shows, fireworks and a lot of wine!
https://sarmentelles.fr/?version=EN
Fourvière Nights Festival:
Every summer, The Nuits de Fourvière open-air festival takes place in the magnificent site of the Lyon’s antique Roman Theatre (4,700 seats).
During a period of two months from June to July, the festival puts on stage nearly 50 performances with several concerts and shows. http://www.nuitsdefourviere.fr
Jazz festival of Vienne:
Located at 20 km south of Lyon, the city of Vienne hosts one of the best annual Jazz Festival in the world.
During two weeks (end of June & beginning of July), famous jazz stars perform music in the exceptional setting of Vienne’s Antique Roman theatre.
http://www.jazzavienne.com
Other Festivals in Lyon:
Festival Lumière: https://www.festival-lumiere.org/
Biennale de Lyon: https://www.labiennaledelyon.com/
Printemps de Perouges: https://www.festival-perouges.org/
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