Sound and Light Show of Saint-Martin-en-Haut

The largest sound and light show in the Rhône

The Son & Lumière is an entirely volunteer-run event that takes place every summer in Saint-Martin-en-Haut, in the Monts du Lyonnais. It is a two-hour live show performed outdoors, to the rhythm of sound and light, concluded by a pyrotechnic show.

A new story is created each year by a team of screenwriters. This comes to life on the medieval site of Rochefort, transporting young and old into a colorful universe.

Nearly 400 volunteers are involved in many areas: acting, costumes, sets, technical aspects, logistics, dance, singing, stage management.

The Son & Lumière is a moment of sharing, which creates bonds and brings together several generations around a common project.

An event supported by the MJC de Saint-Martin-en-Haut

The Son & Lumière is an event created and supported by the Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture (MJC) of Saint-Martin-en-Haut since 1985. Forty editions later, it still brings together volunteers of all ages, united to create a 100% volunteer show.

Driven by the values of sharing, conviviality, and tolerance, each volunteer contributes their time, energy, and expertise to experience a human adventure that continues year after year.

Origin of the Son & Lumière

In its early days, the MJC did not organize a show but a Cultural Festival, bringing together several cultural events over a week in different locations in Saint-Martin-en-Haut: exhibitions, cinema screenings, nature outings, conferences, children's activities.

From 1985, the MJC decided to conclude the festival with a Sound and Light show, performed outdoors by costumed volunteer actors: the Son & Lumière was born. At that time, the show was itinerant, with several scenes scattered throughout the hamlet of Rochefort.

Building on its success, the Son & Lumière quickly developed to reach its current format: a show performed on the medieval site of Rochefort, which serves as a natural setting for a new creation each summer.