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Lyon events in January 2027

154 events in January 2027: 56 markets, 19 performances, 17 comedy shows, 17 exhibitions, 13 concerts, 7 classical and opera events, 6 sports events, 6 dance shows, 4 tours, 3 activities and classes, 2 festivals, 1 food event, 1 illumination, 1 film screening and 1 talk, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are Sirha Lyon trade show (21 Jan to 25 Jan 2027).

January 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.

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Lyon weather in January

Average high
7°C (45°F)
Average low
1°C (34°F)
Rain
50 mm
Rainy days
about 8

You'll want a warm coat, with a hat and gloves for evenings near 1°C (34°F).

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.

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Picks for January 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.

  1. Sirha Lyon trade showFood event at Eurexpo Lyon, 21 Jan to 25 Jan 2027.

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Day by day

Each event on its first day still ahead. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day and its gigs.

1 event · 3 gigs

Sirha Lyon trade showEurexpo Lyon · 21 Jan to 25 Jan 2027

Planning a trip in January

The calendar above lists 154 events in January 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Lyon compares the main areas.

Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover January.

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What is on in Lyon in January 2027?

There are 154 events listed for January 2027 (56 markets, 19 performances, 17 comedy shows, 17 exhibitions, 13 concerts, 7 classical and opera events, 6 sports events, 6 dance shows, 4 tours, 3 activities and classes, 2 festivals, 1 food event, 1 illumination, 1 film screening and 1 talk). The big dates are Sirha Lyon trade show (21 Jan to 25 Jan 2027). 154 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.

What's the weather like in Lyon in January?

In January Lyon averages a high of 7°C (45°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F), with 50 mm of rain on about 8 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.

Are there free events in Lyon in January 2027?

Yes. 54 of the 154 events listed for January 2027 are free to attend.

Is January a good time to visit Lyon?

January 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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