Lyon Gospel Festival
2026
Edition 2026 — Finished
Edition 2026 — Lyon Gospel
6th edition of the Lyon Gospel Festival, from September 25 to 27, 2026 at the Salle Molière of the Palais de Bondy (Lyon 5e). On the program: two evenings of gospel concerts with LiloGospel, Feelin's 9 and Emmanuel Pi Djob, a springboard stage for amateur choirs and a participatory Gospel Session open to all.
6th edition — September 25 to 27, 2026
The Lyon Gospel Festival returns for its 6th edition from September 25 to 27, 2026, in the warm setting of the Salle Molière of the Palais de Bondy, on the banks of the Saône in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon. Three days to make the city vibrate to the rhythm of gospel, with high-level concerts, discovery of emerging talents, and participatory singing.
Two concert evenings
Friday evening features LiloGospel, preceded by the Lyon Gospel Academy. Saturday evening brings together Feelin's 9, Emmanuel Pi Djob and the Afrosoull Gang trio, accompanied by The Feeling Good Choir. The program blends American gospel traditions and French creations, in a vibrant and generous atmosphere.
Springboard stage and Gospel Session
On Saturday afternoon, the springboard stage offers amateur choirs the opportunity to perform in a professional setting. On Sunday morning, the Gospel Session offers a participatory meeting with Emmanuel Pi Djob and Feelin's 9, open to all levels.
Programme
Friday, September 25, 2026
- 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM — Concert: LiloGospel, with Lyon Gospel Academy as opening act · Salle Molière
Saturday, September 26, 2026
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM — Springboard stage: amateur choirs in competition · Salle Molière
- 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM — Concert: Feelin's 9 & Emmanuel Pi Djob & Afrosoull Gang trio, with The Feeling Good Choir as opening act · Salle Molière
Sunday, September 27, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Gospel Session: participatory concert and meeting with Emmanuel Pi Djob, accompanied by Feelin's 9 · Salle Molière
Highlights
- LiloGospel opening on Friday evening
- Feelin's 9 and Emmanuel Pi Djob on Saturday evening
- Springboard stage for amateur choirs
- Participatory Gospel Session open to all
Prices
10.00€ — 65.00€
Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .