Nightlife in Lyon
With its big student population, Lyon enjoys a good time at a wide choice of crowded late-night music bars, clubs and dance venues, such as Le Voxx on the Presqu'île and Alibi in Vieux Lyon. The action runs from about 11pm to 4am. There's a rich programme of high culture too, with prestigious stage performances at the Opera de Lyon and other world-class arts venues.
Bars
Expand all1. à KGB - Soviet-themed hotspot
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A well-heeled, 30-something crowd sip flavoured vodkas and champagne cocktails at à KGB in Jean Macé. The Russian-French fusion restaurant connected to the bar becomes more and more clubby as the night unfolds.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2, Rue des Bons Enfants, Lyon, 69007
Telephone
+33 (0) 4 37 28 63 30
2. Le Voxx - Riverside dancing
Show moreSip cocktails alongside Lyon's beautiful people at chic, centrally-located Le Voxx. Dance to some acid jazz, funk and hip-hop at the bustling main bar or amble into one of the many small annex rooms for a more chilled-out, intimate experience.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, Rue d'Algérie, Lyon, 69001
Telephone
+33 (0) 4 78 28 33 87
Transport
By Métro: Hôtel de Ville.
3. Grand Café des Negociants - Opulent traditional brasserie
Show moreWith smartly laid tables and gilded interior, Grand Café des Négociants, at the heart of the Presqu'île, has been a Lyon favourite since 1864. From 7am to 12pm, it offers everything from coffee and cake to a complete meal.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
13, Quai Romain Rolland, Lyon, 69005
Telephone
+33 (0) 4 78 42 50 05
Clubs
Expand all4. Alibi - Sophisticated disco with theme nights
Show moreThe long-established Alibi nightclub and disco, in Vieux Lyon close to a bridge over the Saône, is favoured by a 30-something crowd for its comfortable, spacious venue, theme evenings and wide range of music. Open nightly, with DJs at weekends.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
13, Quai Romain Rolland, Lyon, 69005
Telephone
+33 (0)4 78 42 04 66
5. Ninkasi - Industrial chic
Show moreHoused in a gigantic reconverted industrial building on the East Bank, Ninkasi draws a young, fashionable crowd with the promise of great burgers, home-brewed beer, cocktails and DJ nights. There are regular live music concerts and salsa classes too.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Rue Marcel-Adrieux, Lyon, 69007
Telephone
+33 (0) 4 72 76 89 00
6. L'Ambassade - All-night dance venue
Show moreSmall, crowded L'Ambassade on the Presqu'île is a high-voltage all-night dance venue. Resident Manoo and guest DJs play deep house and a wide mix of other music from pumping electric to special hip-hop or soul-funk evenings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4, Rue Stella, Lyon, 69002
Telephone
+33 (0)4 78 42 23 23
Entertainment
Expand all7. Opéra de Lyon - World-class opera, ballet and music
Show more A spectacular programme of opera, ballet and concerts by resident and guest companies is staged in the state-of-the-art auditorium of the magnificently reconstructed 19th-century Opéra de Lyon, on the Presqu'île. It's considered the most important venue in France outside Paris.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Place de la Comédie, Lyon, 69001
Telephone
+33 (0) 826 305 325
8. Théâtre Le Guignol de Lyon - Traditional puppet show
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Théâtre Le Guignol, in Vieux Lyon, is the small, atmospheric main venue for Lyon's unique Guignol puppet shows for children and adults. The comic, satirical stock characters represent the city's working people, supposedly rebellious and fond of drink.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2, Rue Louis Carrand, Lyon, 69005
Telephone
+33 (0) 4 78 28 92 57
9. Maison de la Danse - Contemporary and classical dance
Show moreModern and classical dance are highlights of the Lyon arts scene. The Maison de la Danse, in the Monplaisir district on the East Bank, is one of Europe's most acclaimed venues, especially for highly creative performances of world-wide contemporary dance.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
8, Avenue Jean Mermoz, Lyon, 69008
Telephone
+33 (0) 4 72 78 18 00
