Things to do in Lyon, December 2026

December 2026: events in Lyon.

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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5

Guignol et le Pot de Confiture

Le Théâtre la Maison de Guignol · Lyon

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Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5 · 07:00 PM

Fête des Lumières Lyon 2026

Lyon

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Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 10 · 09:00 PM

Olympique Lyonnais vs Union SG

Groupama Stadium · Lyon

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Audience watching a cabaret stage with red curtains — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 13

Les Cadeaux du Cœur

Acte 2 Théâtre · Lyon

From €15

Three runners seen from behind on a hill trail above a misty valley at dawn — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 13 · 08:45 PM

Olympique Lyonnais vs Olympique Marseille

Groupama Stadium · Lyon

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Sat, Dec 19

Le Noël de Guignol et les Lutins Farceurs

Le Théâtre la Maison de Guignol · Lyon

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People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19

Mon 1er Guignol - Une Aventure de Noël

Theatre La Maison De Guignol · Lyon

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast