Fête des Lumières 2026
Four nights of light installations across Lyon’s streets and squares.
The Fête des Lumières runs from Saturday, December 5, to Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with artistic installations in public spaces across Lyon. The official programme lists 7–11 p.m. on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, and 6–10 p.m. on Sunday. Entry is free, and visitors can explore façades, squares and neighbourhoods through light works and projections. In the countdown to the festival, plan a route and check the city’s map and travel guidance as they are released.
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Reference time:Hora de Francia metropolitana
About the Event
The Fête des Lumières runs from Saturday, December 5, to Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with artistic installations in public spaces across Lyon. The official programme lists 7–11 p.m. on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, and 6–10 p.m. on Sunday. Entry is free, and visitors can explore façades, squares and neighbourhoods through light works and projections. In the countdown to the festival, plan a route and check the city’s map and travel guidance as they are released. Sunday opening hours differ, so a day-by-day plan helps.
Four evenings
The 2026 edition spans four nights around December 8. Artists turn buildings and public spaces into projection surfaces and installations, creating routes for exploring Lyon after dark.
Hours by day
The official site lists 7–11 p.m. on December 5, 7 and 8; Sunday, December 6, runs 6–10 p.m. Some works may have specific access notes, so check each installation before visiting.
A local tradition
Organised by the City of Lyon, the festival grew from the custom of placing small candles in windows and is now a free public art celebration. During the countdown, review the programme and plan around crowds and public transport.
When it starts
Highlights
December 5–8, 2026
Free entry; hours vary by evening