November promises a wealth of cultural discoveries in the Lyon Metropolis. A variety of festivals, captivating exhibitions, and concerts for all tastes will mark the daily lives of residents.
The Saône en scène festival presents fifteen music, theater, and humor shows in as many communes, running until November 29. Concurrently, the Amply festival celebrates local music with 37 free concerts in the metropolis's media libraries, until November 14.
The Biennale d’art contemporain, in its 18th edition, invites visitors on a journey titled 'Passer d’un rêve à l’autre' (Passing from one dream to another), exploring the links between the city, imagination, and creativity. The Grandes Locos, the Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs, and the MacLyon are the main venues for this event, which runs until December 13.
The Journées de l’Économie (Jéco) 2026 (Economy Days) will take place from November 3 to 5 on various Lyon campuses, addressing the theme 'All Apprentices Facing Chaos'. A day dedicated to European impact, Jimpacte, will be held on November 4 at H7.
Grame launches Zone XP, a festival of exploratory music, from November 3 to 15. The Nuit des étudiants du monde (Night of World Students) will liven up the Marché Gare on November 5, offering a festive and free evening.
The Lugdunum Museum presents 'Passé antérieur - Voir au-delà des vestiges' (Past Anterior - Seeing Beyond the Remains), an exhibition of watercolors by Jean-Claude Golvin until June 6, 2027. The Airt de famille festival takes place at the Centre d’échanges de Lyon Perrache until January 3, 2027.
The Chapelle d’automne (Autumn Chapel) festival highlights brass instruments and voice from November 12 to 18 at the Chapelle de la Trinité. The Departmental and Metropolitan Archives are exhibiting 'Fragiles archives' (Fragile Archives) until December 4.
A screening and debate around the film 'Après les glaciers' (After the Glaciers) is offered on November 12 at the Maison de l'environnement (House of the Environment). The Nuit du cirque (Night of the Circus) celebrates this art in all its forms from November 12 to 28 throughout the metropolis.
The Semaine des assistantes maternelles (Week of Childminders) runs from November 16 to 21 under the theme 'I grow at my own pace'. The Terre de mystères (Land of Mysteries) festival offers family-friendly activities until November 29 in the Val de Saône.
The Écully Comic Strip Festival will take place from November 18 to 21, featuring author meet-and-greets. The 'Lâchers de conteurs' (Storytellers Release) will take over Champagne au Mont d’Or and Dardilly from November 18 to 28.
The Brisons le silence (Let's Break the Silence) festival, dedicated to combating sexist and domestic violence, runs from November 19 to 29. Terre vivante (Living Earth), a film festival on nature and agriculture, takes place from November 19 to 22 in Décines-Charpieu.
The Musée des Confluences explores our relationship with animals in the exhibition 'Animal culte' (Animal Cult) until August 15, 2027. The Gala de la Fondation recherche Alzheimer (Alzheimer Research Foundation Gala) will be held on November 30 at the théâtre des Célestins.
Finally, the 7 à l’Ouest festival offers seven shows in the Val d'Yzeron, including a crime fiction production in Saint-Genis-les-Ollières on November 27.
