What to do in Lyon in January to kick off the new year? If your good resolution for 2025 is to discover more of Lyon and the surrounding area, you’ve come to the right place. The editors of Lyon Secret have rolled up their sleeves to concoct a list of unmissable culturalactivities and outings. Shows, concerts, parties… Follow our schedule, you’ll never be bored!
Take to the skies on the Place Bellecour Ferris Wheel
It’s impossible to miss, shining like a lighthouse on the open sea. And with good reason! Towering 50 meters above sea level, the wheel and its 36 cabins offer a breathtaking view of Lyon. A must-see experience for families and friends alike, to immortalize the start of 2025 in style!
📍 Location: Place Bellecour, Lyon 2
📅 Date: until March 2025
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11am to 10pm. Friday and Saturday 11am to 11pm.
🎟️ Price: €9 full price and €6 for 2-10 year-olds
Skiing less than two hours from home
The 2024 – 2025 ski season is underway! A number of resorts around Lyon are open, so why not treat yourself to a little session to get rid of those 3 kilos of holiday cheese? Don’t forget to bend your knees, put your arms out in front and, above all, plant your pole!
See you at the Saint-Fons Jazz Festival
For all music and culture lovers, here’s an event not to be missed. This year, the Festival de Jazz de Saint-Fons celebrates its 25th anniversary, so you can be sure there’ll be plenty to look forward to. Concerts by artists from the French and European scene, round-table discussions, workshops… a rich program for all ages from 1 year upwards!
59 rue Carnot and other venues – 69190 Saint-Fons
Date: January 18 to 31
🎟️ Full price: from €15 and concessions: from €5 to €12
Start the year off on the right foot
You’re not at all into weekend skiing, but you’d like to start the new year with a gentle moment? Why not treat yourself to a session in one of Lyon’s spas or hammans? In winter, our skin is put to the test by the cold, so there’s nothing better than a good treatment to relax. That’s what pampering is all about!
Reading Nights 2025
Everywhere in France, the Nuits de la Lecture (Reading Nights ) will set the pace for your evenings from January 23 to 26, 2025 ! And this year’s theme is: heritage. It’s a word rich in meaning, as it symbolizes the treasures of the past in the context of preserving them for the future. France boasts one of the finest heritages on the planet, so why not celebrate it with dignity? Every conceivable format will be made available through a hundred or so activities in the form of narratives spread across multiple libraries in Lyon. Find out more here.
An immersive escape-game in the streets of Lyon
In this immersive investigation and life-size escape game, you’ll have to infiltrate the Lyon Criminal Investigation Department to find the Black King‘s latest victim. You’ll be surrounded by incognito professional actors, hidden among passers-by, with clues hidden around every corner. While most of the experience takes place on the streets of Lyon, there are a few indoor passages, to make the whole experience even more realistic and frightening. Will you dare to try it out?
📍Jardin archéologique (under the arch), 69005, Lyon
Immerse yourself in the incredible history of Pompeii
An eruption of history and culture not to be missed! Pompeii, Immortal City Pompeii, Immortal City, the exhibition event, is coming to Lyon for the first time in France. From December 13, visit La Sucrière for a fascinating journey through time. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary history of one of the world’s most famous ancient cities. A unique experience that’s a must-see!
📍 Location: La Sucrière, 49 Quai Rambaud, Lyon 2
📅 Date: from December 13
🎟️ Prices not yet available
The world of Andy Warhol in a unique exhibition
La Chaufferie de l’Antiquaille is hosting a unique exhibition devoted to Andy Warhol, one of the major figures of 20th-century art. Conceived by David Lawrence and produced by Art Expo Première, “The World According to Andy Warhol” unveils a remarkable collection of 40 photographs with commentary, presented in an original staging. An exceptional opportunity to rediscover the work and life of this extraordinary artist!
📍 Location: La Chaufferie de l’Antiquaille, 1 Rue de l’Antiquaille, Lyon 5e
📅Date: multiple dates
🎟️ Price: 0-12 €
Admire the many frescoes in Lyon this January
Sunny winter days are undoubtedly the most beautiful of the year. Lyon offers a light, especially in January, that’s hard to beat. Let’s take this opportunity to rediscover the city’s treasures, and in particular its many frescoes. From the most famous to the newest and most secret, it’s always worth a look!
Take part in the 12th meeting at the Institut Lumière
The last few days of January will see a not-to-be-missed event at Lyon’s Institut Lumière. Come and take part in an exhibition, screenings and other encounters on the subjects of sport, literature and cinema, three themes that everyone understands in their own way. A great way to round off the first month of the year!
📍 Location: Rue du Premier Film, Lyon 8
📅Date: January 29 to February 1
🎟️ Price: €10.40 normal rate (for the first special cycling evening)
Visit the most eagerly awaited food event of the year (reserved for industry professionals)
Eurexpo, Boulevard de l’Europe, 69680 Chassieu
Date: January 23-27