Nights of Fourviere 2025

WHERE: Lyon, France
WHEN: from 02nd June to 26th July 2025

Theater, music, dance, opera, circus.
Every summer, during the months of June and July, one of the most important festivals in the region awaits you in the splendid historical setting of the Roman Theater of Lyon: the Nights of Fourviere (Nuits of Fourviere).
A project that since 1946 has promoted art in all its forms, making numerous disciplines coexist, from theater to classical and modern dance.

Over 100 daring and original shows, in a truly unique and evocative setting like few others, on the splendid Fourviere hills.
An event that also represents the dream of bringing this extraordinary archaeological site back to life, reviving it through the presentation of shows.

Two places of great impact in the heart of Lyon: the Grand Théâtre, with its 4,400 seats, and the adjacent Odéon, with its 1,200 seats.
And, don’t forget to throw the cushions you are sitting on on stage: it is an established tradition that anyone does it at the end of the evening as a sign of appreciation.

The nights of Fourviere are a special occasion to discover a fascinating and evocative city like Lyon and, above all, the Fourviere hill from which you can enjoy a truly incomparable view.

Photo ©, Jean-Christophe BENOIST

PRACTICAL INFO

HOW TO GET

Fourviere nights take place in the archaeological site on the Fourviere hill. From the center of Lyon, the F1 funicular departs, connecting Vieux Lyon with Saint Just every day. Get off at the Minimes-Théâtres Romains stop located right next to the archaeological site.
Alternatively, you can use the Fourvière funicular which takes you up the hill in just two minutes, near the beautiful Notre-Dame Basilica. In less than 10 minutes on foot you will arrive at your destination.

NIGHTS OF FOURVIERE 2025 PROGRAM

Over the course of the various editions, Les Nuits de Fourvière has seen a succession of major productions and co-productions in collaboration with international institutions and festivals. The Barbican Center and Sadler’s Wells in London. The Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Lincoln Center Festival in New York. The Festival El Grec in Barcelona. The Théâtre de la Place in Liège.

It officially starts on Monday 02nd June 2025 with Hofesh Shechter, a multifaceted Israeli artist who will present his monumental and emblematic “Political Mother“. Appointment at the Grand Théâtre at 21:30. Repeats on 03rd and 04th June.

Among the events not to be missed, on 17th and 18th June, at the “Grand Théâtre” Benjiamin Millepied will pay homage to Jeff Buckley with his show. On 26th June, at 22:00, the eagerly awaited performance by Israel Galvan who will present his “Carmen“ on a single date, a perfect combination of opera and flamenco. Music will also be a major protagonist at the 79th edition of the festival with many “hot” names from the international scene. Cypress Hill, Kool & the Gang, Jorja Smith, Fontaines D.C., Kraftwerk, Clara Luciani, Seu Jorge, The Kills… are just some of the names of the protagonists in Lyon.