Looking at the list of concerts and festivals in Lyon in 2025, one wonders if there isn’t a slight bug in the matrix… Like the major European capitals, and much to our delight, Lyon is one of the cities to be ticked off on the tour of the world’s musical elite. And let’s face it, there‘ s nothing better on earth than getting your heart pounding at a concert by your favorite artist. Here’s a round-up of where and when to lose your voice in 2025.
Zaho de Sagazan (sold out)
Zaho de Sagazan has just been crowned “Artist of the Year” at the recent Victoires de la Musique awards. After her epic concert at last year’s Nuits de Fourvières, Zaho de Sagazan will launch her symphonic tour in Lyon with the Orchestre National (which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year). A date not to be missed.
📍 Auditoriuem de Lyon, 149 Rue Garibaldi, Lyon 3
📅 Date: Saturday May 3, 2025
🎟️ Info and tickets here
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Attention all rockers! The Brian Jonestown Massacre are back in the spotlight this year with a new tour. The Americans will be stopping off at the Transbordeur to fire up the audience with their emblematic riffs.
📍 Transbordeur Lyon, 3 Boulevard de Stalingrad, Villeurbanne
📅 Date: Sunday May 11, 2025
🎟️ Info and tickets here
Dua Lipa
Guess where the superstar has decided to perform in France for her 2025 tour? In Paris and Lyon. Except that she’s doing us the honor of singing two days in a row, making Lyon one of the key dates on her tour along with Madrid, New York and London. Which just goes to show the love that awaits the singer on May 15 and 16! Definitely a date to mark in every diary!
📍 LDLC Arena, 5 Avenue Simone Veil, 69150 Décines-Charpieu
📅 Date: Thursday May 15 and Friday May 16, 2025
🎟️ Info and tickets here
Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons will set Lyon alight in 2025 with an exceptional concert at Groupama Stadium. Planned as a celebration of their latest album, the show promises an immersive experience blending global hits like “Believer” and “Radioactive” with spectacular scenography. Fans from all over the region are expected to attend this unforgettable evening of music and excitement. Can’t make this date? You can take solace in a candlelit concert in tribute to your favorite band. Enjoy!
📍 Groupama Stadium, 10 avenue Simon Veil, 69150 Décines Charpieu
📅 Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
🎟️ Info and tickets here
Kylie Minogue
Another heavyweight on the international scene, Kylie Minogue is making her comeback in 2025, and will be stopping off in Lyon to set audiences alight. The Australian pop icon will be presenting her new album and revisiting legendary hits such as “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”.
📍 LDLC Arena, 5 Avenue Simone Veil, 69150 Décines-Charpieu
📅 Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
🎟️ Info and tickets here
Lady Gaga
Of the 16 cities on her The Mayhem Ball tour, the superstar has decided to put down her (many) bags in Lyon for two concerts that are already shaping up to be historic. Lady Gaga is no slouch when it comes to setting an entire stadium alight. One of the most eagerly awaited events of the year.
📍 LDLC Arena, 5 Avenue Simone Veil, 69150 Décines-Charpieu
📅 Date: Thursday November 13 and Friday November 14
🎟️ Info and tickets here
Véronique Sanson
Véronique Sanson is back on stage in 2025 with a tour entitled “J’ai eu envie de vous revoir! “tour , which suggests that it will be her last… So let’s jump at the chance to see this French chanson legend who has influenced everyone from Juliette Armanet to Clara Luciani.
📍 LDLC Arena, 5 Avenue Simone Veil, 69150 Décines-Charpieu
📅 Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
🎟️ Info and tickets here
Gojira
They literally set fire to the opening ceremony of the Paris Jeyx Olympics. Their performance, which has gone down in history, showed the world the energy of this legendary French metal band.
📍 LDLC Arena, 5 Avenue Simone Veil, 69150 Décines-Charpieu
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🎟️ Info and tickets here
Candlelights concerts in Lyon
They’ve been making Lyon happy for several years now, and it’s easy to see why. Candlelight concerts offer Lyon’s residents the best way to experience an extraordinary musical experience in the city’s most beautiful venues. Queen, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Adele or Vivaldi, they’re all waiting for you! And for spring and the arrival of fine weather, two exceptional concerts by Ennio Morricone and Abba at the Basilique Saint-Bonaventure.
📍 Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Chapelle de la Trinité, Basilique Saint-Bonaventure
📅 Date: several dates in 2025
🎟️ Info and tickets here