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Lyon events in November 2026

384 events in November 2026: 67 activities and classes, 57 markets, 57 film screenings, 45 concerts, 29 performances, 28 tours, 27 exhibitions, 22 comedy shows, 16 classical and opera events, 10 sports events, 9 talks, 8 festivals, 4 dance shows, 3 nightlife events and 2 food events, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are Japan Touch 2026 (28 to 29 Nov).

November 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 November

Average high
11°C (53°F)
Average low
5°C (41°F)
Rain
87 mm
Rainy days
about 9

You'll want a warm coat, with a hat and gloves for evenings near 5°C (41°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.

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Don't miss in November 2026

Festival Japan Touch 2026 28 to 29 Nov · Eurexpo Lyon The 26th edition of the Asian contemporary culture show has stands, performances, workshops, tournaments and signings.

Picks for November 2026

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. Japan Touch 2026Festival at Eurexpo Lyon, 28 to 29 Nov.
  2. Lyon Christmas marketMarket at Place Carnot, 20 Nov to 24 Dec.
  3. Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale 2026Exhibition at macLYON, Grandes Locos, Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs and other venues, 19 Sept to 13 Dec.

Calendar

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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 · 14 gigs

Japan Touch 2026Eurexpo Lyon · 28 to 29 Nov

On for weeks

2 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.

Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale 2026macLYON, Grandes Locos, Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs and other venues · 19 Sept to 13 Dec
Lyon Christmas marketPlace Carnot · 20 Nov to 24 Dec

Planning a trip in November

The calendar above lists 384 events in November 2026, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Lyon compares the main areas.

More things to do in Lyon in November

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

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Good to know

What is on in Lyon in November 2026?

There are 384 events listed for November 2026 (67 activities and classes, 57 markets, 57 film screenings, 45 concerts, 29 performances, 28 tours, 27 exhibitions, 22 comedy shows, 16 classical and opera events, 10 sports events, 9 talks, 8 festivals, 4 dance shows, 3 nightlife events and 2 food events). The big dates are Japan Touch 2026 (28 to 29 Nov). 384 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.

What's the weather like in Lyon in November?

In November Lyon averages a high of 11°C (53°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with 87 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 November 2026?

The festival listed for November 2026 is Japan Touch 2026 (28 to 29 Nov). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.

Are there free events in Lyon in November 2026?

Yes. 62 of the 384 events listed for November 2026 are free to attend.

Is November a good time to visit Lyon?

November 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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