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Lyon Events & Festivals
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Cultural events are listed by two weekly magazines: Le Petit Bulletin (free, available in cinemas, theatres, some bars, etc. and online) and Lyon Poche (from newsagents or online).
Music, dancing and opera
* Auditorium, 84 rue de Bonnel, 69003 Lyon (M: Part-Dieu), ☎ 04 78 95 95 95. The Lyon National Orchestra plays in this impressive, modern concert hall which also hosts some jazz and world music concerts.
* Opera house, 1 place de la Comédie, 69001 Lyon (M: Hôtel de Ville), ☎ 04 72 00 45 00. The old opera house was completely redesigned by Jean Nouvel in the 1990s and hosts opera and dancing shows, along with a few other concerts (especially jazz) in the smaller "Amphithéâtre" room.
* Transbordeur, Bd Stalingrad, 69100 Villeurbanne (B: C1-Palais des Congrès), ☎ 04 78 93 08 33. The medium-sized hall (capacity 1,500) for rock or popular music concerts.
* Ninkasi, 267 rue Marcel Mérieux, 69007 Lyon (M: Stade de Gerland), ☎ 04 72 76 89 00. This is a modern-day institution in Lyon. Ninkasi has two places for live music: Kafé (free shows, essentially electronic music) and Kao (a concert hall dedicated to rock and electronic music). It is also a beer brewery and has bars all over the Presqu'île, and also in Villeurbanne.
* Maison de la Danse, 8 avenue Jean Mermoz (T: Bachut), ☎ 04 72 78 18 18. A theatre dedicated to modern dancing. Also a fine example of architecture of the 1960s.
Theatre
Lyon has a large number of theatres ranging from tiny "cafés-théâtres" to big municipal institutions. You can enjoy any type of show from comedy to classical drama to avant-garde productions.
* Théâtre des Célestins, Place des Célestins, 69002 Lyon (M: Bellecour), ☎ 04 72 77 40 00. The historical theatre, in a beautiful 19th century building by Gaspard André, recently refurbished. Serious programme.
* Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse, Place Joannès Ambre, 69004 Lyon (M: Hénon), ☎ 04 78 27 90 42. 'The other' theatre, with a more avant-garde programme.
* TNP, 8 place Lazare Goujon, 69100 Villeurbanne (M: Gratte-Ciel), ☎ 04 78 03 30 00. Jean Vilar's spirit of 'popular theatre' lives on in the historically left-wing Villeurbanne. As of April, 2009, the theatre is undergoing major refurbishment works and the shows have moved (see website).
* Théâtre Tête d'Or, 60 av du Maréchal de Saxe, 69003 Lyon (B: C3-Saxe-Lafayette / T: Saxe-Préfecture / M: Place Guichard), ☎ 04 78 62 96 73. This is the only theatre in Lyon showing popular comedies in the Parisian "boulevard" style.
There are also a number of small independent theatres. Check out Les Ateliers, Espace 44, Théâtre des Clochards Célestes.
"Café-théâtre" is a very nice way to spend an evening with a show (usually comedy), drinks and food. Here is a small selection:
* Complexe du Rire, 7 rue des Capucins, 69001 Lyon (M: Hôtel de Ville), ☎ 04 78 27 23 59. Two rooms and talented young comedians.
* Espace Gerson, 1 place Gerson, 69005 Lyon (B: C3-Gare St Paul), ☎ 04 78 27 96 99.
The 200-year-old Guignol is a very famous character of puppet theatre. This irreverent canut who frequently challenges the law in his adventures was created by Laurent Mourguet, a canut himself, in 1808. The main side characters in Guignol shows are his wife Madelon, his Beaujolais-drinking friend Gnafron and the policeman, who always ends up being ridiculous. It was only in the 1950s that Guignol became a children's favourite. Nowadays, a few theatres perpetuate the tradition for children and adults.
* Théâtre le Guignol de Lyon (Compagnie des Zonzons), 2 rue Louis Carrand, 69005 Lyon (B: C3-Gare St Paul), ☎ 04 78 28 92 57. The largest Guignol theatre, showing original creations for children and adults. Adult €9, child under 15 €7.
* Véritable Guignol du Vieux Lyon et du Parc, Place de Guignol, Parc de la Tête d'Or (M: Masséna / B: C1-several stops around the park), ☎ 04 78 28 60 41. Wed, Sat, Sun, bank and school holidays 3PM, 4PM, 5PM, 6PM. Especially intended for children, this theatre is conveniently located within the park, near the lake and the zoo.
Cinemas
* Institut Lumière, Rue du Premier Film, 69008 Lyon (M: Monplaisir-Lumière), ☎ 04 78 78 18 95,. The museum also has a theatre showing thematic series of cinema masterpieces (in original version). The theatre is in the former Lumière factory, which was the scenery of the first movie in history (La sortie des usines Lumière).
* Comoedia, 13 avenue Berthelot, 69007 Lyon (T: Centre Berthelot), ☎ 04 26 99 45 00. After a few years of closure followed by refurbishment works, this independent cinema is now very comfortable and has a relatively avant-garde programme. All foreign movies are shown in original version.
* CNP, Bellecour: 12 rue de la Barre, 69002 Lyon; Terreaux: 40 rue du Président Edouard Herriot, 69001 Lyon (M: Bellecour,Hôtel de Ville). Two independent cinemas; the Bellecour branch has the most avant-garde programme. All foreign movies in original version.
* Pathé. This major national firm has four cinemas in Lyon (Cordeliers, Bellecour, Vaise, Carré de Soie) offering essentially American blockbusters and mainstream French movies. The Cordeliers branch has foreign films in original version.
* UGC. The other major cinema firm, has three cinemas in Lyon (Part-Dieu, Cité Internationale, Astoria). The Astoria (M: Masséna) has foreign movies in original version.
Sports
* Olympique Lyonnais, Stade de Gerland, 69007 Lyon (M: Stade de Gerland). The local football (soccer) team have been national champions from 2002 through 2008. Their ladies' team also dominates the championship. They play at Gerland stadium, built by Tony Garnier in the 1930s and renovated for the 1998 World Cup.
* ASVEL, Astroballe, 69100 Villeurbanne (M: Laurent Bonnevay). The Villeurbanne basketball team has a long history as one of the major clubs in the country.
* LOU Rugby, Stade Vuillermet, av. Paul Santy, 69008 Lyon (M: Mermoz-Pinel). The rugby team of Lyon plays in second division.
* CS Bourgoin-Jallieu, Stade Pierre Rajon, av. du Professeur Tixier, 38300 Bourgoin-Jallieu. Rugby fans have to travel to Bourgoin-Jallieu, about 40 km east of Lyon, to see CSBJ play top league matches.
* Jogg'in City, ☎ 00 33(0)6 77 79 35 14 (contact@joggincity.fr). 7/7d to 6:30am to 9pm. Sightjogging Lyon, run and visit Lyon. Jogg'in City a fun way to discover the city. 15€/pers for a group of 4 or +, 50€ for individuals."
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