Lyon Festival of Lights 2025: a must-see luminous event
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2025 will take place from December 5 to 8, 2025. This world-famous event draws nearly two million visitors every year, who come to admire Lyon transformed by spectacular light installations.
Originating in 1852 with the tradition of lumignons, the Lyon Festival of Lights, also called Festival des Lumières de Lyon, has become an international artistic event. For four unforgettable nights, monuments, façades, and public squares become living canvases of poetic and innovative light creations.
Highlights of this edition include:
Iconic squares transformed into magical light stages.
The Rhône and Saône riverbanks illuminated with enchanting routes.
Old Lyon and the Presqu’île enhanced by monumental projections.
The Festival of Lights is a collective and poetic experience that combines art, heritage, and emotion, a must-see for all lovers of cultural discoveries.
For more information, visit the official City of Lyon website: Fête des Lumières 2025.
Where to stay during the Lyon Festival of Lights 2025
To fully enjoy the Lyon Festival of Lights 2025, staying in the city centre is the best choice. Located in the Presqu’île, just steps from Place Bellecour and the Opera House, Hôtel des Célestins places you in the heart of the festival.
By booking your stay with us, you will enjoy:
An unbeatable location, close to the main light installations and shows.
Elegant and comfortable rooms, perfect for relaxing after your evening walks.
Warm and personalised service, highly appreciated by festival visitors.
Direct access to public transport, making it easy to explore illuminated districts further away.
👉 Take advantage of your stay to discover other Lyon highlights here: Visit Lyon.
👉 Book your room now at Hôtel des Célestins: the Festival of Lights attracts huge crowds each year, and city-centre hotels sell out quickly.
