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Paris has its Eiffel Tower, Marseille its Velodrome, Lyon its Fête des Lumières! In the same way as its gastronomy, this event is a veritable preserve that is the envy of the world! Whether you’re a fan of the genre or looking to escape the world this weekend, you’re bound to hear about it.
Fête des Lumières 2024 novelties
This year’s edition is all about renewal and ecological commitment, with works designed with sustainability in mind, as well as creations that invite the public to interact. To our delight, more than 30 works will be on display this year. Join us for the 2024 edition from Thursday December 5 to Sunday December 8!
An exceptional edition, an exceptional program. For the 25th anniversary of Lyon’s most popular event, a number of new features will be on offer. Two new emblematic districts of the city will be highlighted: the first, La Croix-Rousse, with a work on the large stone. Another is the Cité Jardin de Gerland, where several thousand flowers will be laid out, some by local residents. And for the second time during the Fête des Lumières, a work of art will be exhibited indoors and visible during the day in the main hall of the Théâtre des Célestins (2nd arrondissement).
To mark its 25th anniversary, the city has decided to pay tribute to 6 emblematic works that have marked previous editions. Jacques Rival’s “I Love Lyon” (2006 and 2007), Allumeurs d’Images’ Retour du Petit Géant sur la place des Terreaux (2008) and Retour à Lyon! (2012, 2014 and 2018) by Moetu Battle and David Passegand, at the entrance to the Parc de la Tête d’Or.
Finally, Lyon’s auditorium will host a work of art for the first time , as will the Henri Malartre automobile museum. Another highlight is the return of the snow dome to Place Bellecour. For full details, visit the Fête des Lumières website.
The Parc de la Tête d’Or in the spotlight this year
This year, the Parc de la Tête de la d’Or will host 5 events. Most of them will be arranged around the lake for easy access. Only the animation “Les Anooki, retour à Lyon” will be set up at the entrance*, so you really can’t miss it. If you have the good idea of strolling through the Park during the festivities, expect to be dazzled!
*New: entrance is via Boulevard des Belges, through the Porte Tête d’Or (opposite rue Tête d’Or). The Porte des Enfants du Rhône is reserved for disabled visitors only.
A festival to be experienced in (and by) all the senses
The Fête des Lumières is always a feast for the eyes, but this year, more than ever, it’s also a feast for the taste buds! There will be two food courts, Place Badran and Place Bellecour. On the latter, 300 seats will be set up for dining, and some 15 canapés for relaxing. The venue will be open from 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and from 4 p.m. on Sunday.
A place for solidarity with Lumignons du coeur
Every year since 2005,during the Fête des Lumières, the Lumignons du Coeur operation has enabled visitors to show their solidarity. By purchasing lumignons for the price of 2 euros, all proceeds are donated to charity. This year, the Lyon-based association Alynea – Samu Social 69 is in the spotlight. Alynea has headed up the Samu Social de Lyon for almost 50 years, and provides support to people in precarious situations in general.
And what about public transport?
An exceptional event calls for exceptional measures. Public transport will be reinforced throughout the festivities, and some will be free of charge. The TCL network is offering unlimited travel with the “TCL en fête” offer from 4pm for €3.60, as well as long-duration tickets (24h, 48, 72h) and family tickets. Last but not least, the TCL network will be free on Sunday December 8 from 4pm.
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