Festival of Lights
Edition 2025 Finished Free Fireworks Sound & Light Visual Arts

Festival of Lights

05 Dec 2025 — 08 Dec 2025
Lyon — Rhône (69)

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Edition 2025 — Festival of Lights

The 2025 edition of the Festival of Lights took place from December 5th to 8th, illuminating the streets and monuments of Lyon for four evenings. This edition made history with the first drone light show ever integrated into the event.

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2025 Edition — A Historic Festival

The 2025 Festival of Lights took place from December 5th to 8th, with illumination hours from 7 PM to 11 PM (6 PM to 10 PM on Sunday, December 7th). The installations took over the iconic locations of Lyon: Saint-Jean Cathedral, Place des Terreaux, Place Louis Pradel, Place d'Albon, quays of the Saône, and Saint-Paul station.

The 2025 edition marked a historic turning point with the integration of the first drone light show, adding an unprecedented aerial dimension to the traditional mappings and ground installations. Over 2 million visitors walked the streets of Lyon during these four magical evenings.

Programme

2025 Highlight Installations

  • Video mapping on Saint-Jean Cathedral
  • Light installation on Place des Terreaux
  • First drone light show in the Festival's history
  • Artistic creations on the quays of the Saône
  • Installations in Saint-Paul station
  • Lumignons du Cœur: solidarity action

Highlights

  • First drone light show in the Festival's history
  • Installations at Lyon's iconic sites
  • Over 2 million visitors over four evenings
  • Free admission

Prices

Free admission.

Where does it take place — Festival of Lights

Divers lieux à travers Lyon

Place des Terreaux et divers lieux, 69001 Lyon

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Festival of Lights in brief

Fireworks Sound & Light Visual Arts Digital Arts Contemporary Art Art Installation Video Mapping Heritage Outdoor Nocturnal Free International Rhône