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Lyon events in April 2027
106 events in April 2027: 57 markets, 13 performances, 11 exhibitions, 5 comedy shows, 4 classical and opera events, 3 dance shows, 3 concerts, 2 activities and classes, 2 tours, 2 sports events, 2 film screenings, 1 festival and 1 nightlife event, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are Quais du Polar 2027 (2 Apr to 4 Apr 2027).
April in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.
MapLyon weather in April
- Average high
- 17°C (63°F)
- Average low
- 7°C (45°F)
- Rain
- 69 mm
- Rainy days
- about 9
Bring a warm jacket and layers, since evenings drop to about 7°C (45°F). Pack a small umbrella too, as it rains on about 9 days.
Averages from the Météo-France normals for 1991 to 2020, Lyon-Bron (69029001) station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 1 mm of rain.
Don't miss in April 2027
Picks for April 2027
Listings as of 13 November 2026. Chosen from the listings below by one rule. The city’s best-known annual events come first, then festivals and illuminations, events that start in these dates and run only a few days, and events with a photo. Each line is built from the listing’s own facts.
- Quais du Polar 2027Festival at Hôtel de Ville de Lyon, Palais de la Bourse and other venues, 2 Apr to 4 Apr 2027.
- Lyon FairMarket at Eurexpo Lyon, 27 Mar to 5 Apr 2027.
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1 long run, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Lyon FairEurexpo Lyon · 27 Mar to 5 Apr 2027
Planning a trip in April
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What is on in Lyon in April 2027?
There are 106 events listed for April 2027 (57 markets, 13 performances, 11 exhibitions, 5 comedy shows, 4 classical and opera events, 3 dance shows, 3 concerts, 2 activities and classes, 2 tours, 2 sports events, 2 film screenings, 1 festival and 1 nightlife event). The big dates are Quais du Polar 2027 (2 Apr to 4 Apr 2027). 106 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What's the weather like in Lyon in April?
In April Lyon averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with 69 mm of rain on about 9 days. Those are Météo-France averages for 1991 to 2020 at its Lyon-Bron (69029001) station, counting days with at least 1 mm of rain.
What festivals are on in Lyon in April 2027?
The festival listed for April 2027 is Quais du Polar 2027 (2 Apr to 4 Apr 2027). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Lyon in April 2027?
Yes. 53 of the 106 events listed for April 2027 are free to attend.
Is April a good time to visit Lyon?
April in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed.
How current is this list?
Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.
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