Those of you who don’t like the sweltering summer heat! Yes, we see you! October puts an end to your suffering. Get out your plaids and light your candles, but don’t get too comfortable, we’ve found plenty to do in the capital of the Gaules. And for our sun and rosé pool lovers, don’t worry, you’ll be so busy with our activities that you won’t even notice the onset of autumn.
Unlocking the mysteries of science
Science Expériences invites you to don a scientist’s coat, and for the younger ones, to become curious little researchers. Dive into the mysteries of the universe and put the laws of physics to the test for the duration of a visit. This immersive multi-science museum, already enjoyed by over 250,000 visitors, offers a fun and exciting adventure for all ages. Here, you can explore, manipulate, learn… and above all, have fun!
Science Expériences – 32 rue Thomassin, Lyon 2
Date: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. (check for special closing days)
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Cultural getaway in Paris – Art Basel 2025
Just 2 hours by train from Lyon, Art Basel Paris transforms the Grand Palais into the world capital of contemporary art from October 24 to 26. Over 200 international galleries, monumental installations and a free public program throughout the city await you for a creative and inspiring weekend!
Grand Palais – Paris
Date: October 24 to 26
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Losing your voice during a good gig with friends
Let’s face it: there ‘s nothing like a good concert to free your chakras and catapult you to another planet. After a festival season this summer the likes of which Lyon has rarely seen, it’s time to reconnect with indoor concerts. Whether you’re into megastars or more intimate atmospheres, Lyon offers a bevy of not-to-be-missed concerts in October. Among them, we’ve selected Curtis Harding (October 27). Yippee!
Relive the incredible story of the Titanic
Would you like to take an ice bath with Leonardo DiCaprio? Without going so far as to immerse yourself in frozen waters, https://feverup.com/m/407194″”>Titanic : Un voyage immersif va vous faire revivre l’un des événements les plus marquants de l’histoire moderne. Au programme : des reconstitutions grandeur nature, des animations vidéo immersives et des vues en 3D qui vous replongent dans une histoire qui, plus de 100 ans après, fascine encore et toujours. https://feverup.com/m/407194″”>Titanic: Un voyage immersif, an experience that has already toured the world, is coming to Lyon this autumn. A must-see!
La Sucrière, 49-50 Quai Rambaud, Lyon 2
Date: from September 30
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Experience the magic of Candlelight concerts
Lyon is brimming with architectural nuggets, and sublime contemporary or old venues. Imagine them covered in candles as their only lighting, and you’ve got the ideal stage for classical music concerts. Book your evening and pay tribute to your favorite artist by attending a candlelit concert featuring the best pieces from the history of music. Rock, pop, classical… In October, look out for tribute concerts to Ed Sheran, Jean Jacques Goldman, Adele, Queen, Abba, U2… and many more!
Rediscover the Musée Cinéma & Miniature
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Musée Cinéma & Miniature, a place absolutely UNIQUE IN THE WORLD! With over 2 ,000 m² of exhibition space, discover an exceptional collection of over 10,000 original objects, a veritable treasure trove for film enthusiasts. A true international reference – as witnessed by the recent visit of director Wes Anderson – the museum is housed in a splendid 15th-century building, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get ready to feast your eyes and cross paths with big-screen legends such as Harry Potter, Indiana Jones and Batman!
📆 Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6:30pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 7pm.
📍 60 rue Saint Jean, Lyon 5
👉 More info here
Have a tête-à-tête like no other with this exhibition on Le Chat
We’ve all come across him one day, whether on the shelves of our library or on a birthday card… Pop culture’s most famous feline
is coming to Lyon in a brand-new exhibition to be discovered from October 4 at Galerie Estades , followed by an urban stroll through the alleys of Parc de la Tête d’Or with several statues to be discovered until March 2026!
Exhibition
📍Galerie Estades – 61 quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon 1
📅 From Saturday, October 4 to Saturday, November 15, 2025
Ballade Urbaine
📍Parc de la Tête d’Or, Lyon 7
📅 From Friday, October 3, 2025 to Sunday, March 1, 2026
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Go to The Jazz Room: a journey to the heart of New Orleans
In October there’s more to Lyon than Indochine concerts. With The Jazz Room, come and (re)discover “hot jazz”, that distinctive blend of ragtime, brass and blues, without forgetting the DNA of jazz: imporovisation. Visit October 30 at Cirque Imagine the leading cabaret-circus in the Lyon region, for what promises to be a unique musical experience!
Fall back into childhood with Vogue des Marrons
Hot chestnuts, hot chestnuts! The famous Vogue des Marrons, which takes over the Place de la Croix-Rousse and Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, returns this year on October 4. For 150 years, this flagship event of the Lyon landscape, like the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau or the Fête des Lumières, has been a delight for all, and 2025 will be no exception. So, just around the corner from the metro C exit, treat yourself to a return to childhood in the blink of an eye.
End October with a Halloween worthy of the name
Every year, it’s the same thing: the Halloween wave arrives from all sides to make us do just about anything. But when you really get down to it, there’s a lot to laugh about! Disguised or not, alone or with others, everyone celebrates their dance with the devil as they wish. And this year, it falls on a Friday… no excuse!