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Lyon events in March 2027

130 events in March 2027: 57 markets, 19 performances, 13 exhibitions, 12 comedy shows, 6 classical and opera events, 5 dance shows, 5 concerts, 4 sports events, 3 tours, 3 activities and classes, 2 film screenings and 1 nightlife event, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs.

March 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 March

Average high
14°C (57°F)
Average low
4°C (40°F)
Rain
49 mm
Rainy days
about 8

Bring a warm jacket and layers, since evenings drop to about 4°C (40°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 March 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. Lyon FairMarket at Eurexpo Lyon, 27 Mar to 5 Apr 2027.

Calendar

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.

On for weeks

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 March

The calendar above lists 130 events in March 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 March.

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What is on in Lyon in March 2027?

There are 130 events listed for March 2027 (57 markets, 19 performances, 13 exhibitions, 12 comedy shows, 6 classical and opera events, 5 dance shows, 5 concerts, 4 sports events, 3 tours, 3 activities and classes, 2 film screenings and 1 nightlife event). 130 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.

What's the weather like in Lyon in March?

In March Lyon averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 49 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 March 2027?

Yes. 53 of the 130 events listed for March 2027 are free to attend.

Is March a good time to visit Lyon?

March 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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