Fourvière Nights | Event in Lyon

We meet you today to talk to you about an essential event: the nights of Fourvière! If you don’t know them yet, let us give an overview of this incredible festival and explain why staying camping during this event is a unique experience.

Fourvière Nights: What is it?

The four nights of Fourvière are the cultural encounter of summer in Lyon. Every year, this magic festival transforms the ancient Fourvière theater into a place of artistic, musical, theatrical and cinematographic meetings. Imagine preparing you comfortably on one of the stands on this historical site, wet by lighting lights and the sweetness of the night, ready to live unforgettable moments.

The Nuits de Fourvière program is always rich and various, with shows and concerts that will delight all tastes. Renowned artists and emerging talents follow on stage to offer you breathtaking performance. Whether you are a fan of music, dance, theater or circus, you will inevitably find a show that will make you vibrate.

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The salient points of past editions and what should not be lost this year

Fourvière Nights are an emblematic encounter that shines for the diversity of his shows and his unique setting. For decades, this festival has attracted artists renowned by all over the world and local talents, offering memorable moments engraved in the history of Lyon’s culture.

Back to previous editions

• International artists : Emblematic figures such as PJ Harvey, Patti Smith and the SoundSystem LCD group have marked the festival scenes, offering unforgettable performances.
• French scene : Renowned artists such as Mc Solaar, Véronique Sanson, Alain Souchon and the IAT group also contributed to the wealth of the Festival, attracting a large audience.
• Significant performance : Shows like that of black keys have turned on the spans of the ancient Fourviere theater, leaving unreliable memories to the spectators.

Zoom on the current edition

The 2024 edition of The Nuits de Fourvière, which took place from 30 May to 25 July, offered an eclectic program with over 120 musical performances, theater, dance, circus, cinema cinema and work.

• Flagship artists : Prestigious names such as Justice, Louise Aquaire, Zaho de Sagazan, Idles, Joeystarr and David Bobée were playing, offering exceptional shows.
• Essential moments : Shows such as «Carmen-Itinerant Opera-Payge» staged by Jeanne Desoubaaux brought an innovative touch to this edition, mixing tradition and modernity.
• Novelty : The introduction of «Saturdays of the Nights», which offers festive evenings with concerts, street food and atmosphere an opening around the ODéon, has enriched the experience of the Festival’s goers.

Prepare your arrival in Fourvière Nights

To fully enjoy this unique experience, here are some practical tips:

• Buy your tickets in advance : The question is strong and places are going quickly. Visit the official website of the Festival or in the partner’s sales points to guarantee your items.
• Choose your show well : With such a variety of programs, it is important to select the representations that best adapt to you (music, theater, dance, etc.). Consult the detailed program not to lose anything.
• Arrival in advance : Ancient Theater is a very popular place and the queues can be long. Plan to arrive early to enjoy the atmosphere and breathtaking view before the start of the shows.

Fourvière Nights: for all ages and tastes

What makes the wealth of the Nuits de Fourvière is their ability to seduce a vast audience thanks to an eclectic programming.

• Family : Attend the circus or interactive theatrical performances adapted to children, such as the performances of Aleikoum herd.
• For music lovers : Let yourself be transported by acoustic concerts or grandiose outdoor performances, with artists such as Angus and Julia Stone or King Giizzard and The Lizard Wizard.
• For culture enthusiasts : Explores classic or modern shows, interpreted by prestigious companies or works revisited as «Pasage Opera Carmen-Iteranto».

Everyone can find their happiness there, whatever their age or artistic tastes.

The Nights of Fourvière: where home?

The «Les Nuits de Fourvière» festival takes place for two months in Lyon in the heart of the Gallo-Roman theater. It is therefore strongly probable that you want to spend several days in the region to take advantage of international artists.

What if the campsite were the ideal accommodation? Imagine after an evening full of emotions, be able to return to a mobile home, to your tent or to your camper in a few minutes. Your accommodation is at hand and you can indulge in the relaxation and conviviality of a campsite.

In addition, the housing building in the campsite is an economic and friendly way of enjoying the nights of Fourvière. You can share pleasant moments with other Festival visitors, exchange your impressions in the shows you have seen and create links with people who share the same passions. The evenings at the campsite are often animated and festive, allowing to prolong the magical atmosphere of the nights of the Fourvière until the end of the night.

The Barolles campsite: the ideal accommodation

Our Barolles campsite is located in an ideal position near the Nuits de Fourvière Festival website. Less than 20 minutes by car and accessible from public transport, our campsite allows you to fully enjoy the event without worrying about logistics. After a good night of sleep in our comfortable accommodation, you can wake up to the big open spaces, make a good breakfast and prepare for a new day of shows and discoveries.

So, do not miss this unique opportunity to live the nights of Fourvière in all their intensity by choosing to stay camping. Book your position or accommodation and prepare to experience extraordinary moments in an exceptional environment now. We can’t wait for you and we are ready to offer you a warm and friendly welcome.