Street Art Rillieux Festival
Urban art transforms Rillieux-la-Pape into an open-air museum
2026
About Street Art Rillieux
Street Art Rillieux — edition 2026
The Street Art Rillieux Festival returns for its 5th edition from October 12 to 24, 2026. Ten artists—Abys²Fly, Étien', Floé, Fouapa, Osru, Quetzilla, SATR, Snek, Spirale, and Les Toki—will be painting seven new murals on the streets of Rillieux-la-Pape. The program includes tours of Le Seize, guided urban walks, a group exhibition at the médiathèque de l'Échappée, and the participatory Inside Out project. Free admission.
5th edition, October 12 to 24, 2026
Spacejunk Lyon continues to lead the Street Art Rillieux festival, with the City renewing the association's mandate for the 2025-2027 period. Eleven artists and seven murals are planned for this 5th edition, featuring two weeks of live painting. The ten names confirmed so far are Abys²Fly, Étien', Floé, Fouapa, Osru, Quetzilla, SATR, Snek, Spirale, and Les Toki. The specific walls and painting schedule are yet to be announced.
Le Seize, the final year
Open since September 2024 in the basement of 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc, the “cabinet of curiosities” exhibition will close on October 31, 2026, as the building is slated for demolition. Veks Van Hillik served as artistic director and invited ten other artists, each of whom transformed a room with their paintings, sculptures, and installations. The guided tour lasts 55 minutes and must be booked in advance: the organizers have opened 53 slots during the festival.
Two weeks, including one during the holidays
The second week is scheduled during the autumn school holidays to ensure young people and families can attend. This is also when Le Seize extends its hours, with tours starting as early as 11 AM. The team is also looking for volunteers, particularly for Wednesdays and Saturdays.
A partial program
Tours, walks, and Inside Out sessions are scheduled and open for booking. Graffiti performances, introductory workshops, urban sports, mural inaugurations, and the show are featured on the poster but had no dates or times as of mid-August 2026.
Highlights Street Art Rillieux 2026
- Ten guest artists creating seven new murals: Abys²Fly, Étien', Floé, Fouapa, Osru, Quetzilla, SATR, Snek, Spirale, and Les Toki
- Le Seize, a cabinet of curiosities set up in a basement: 53 guided tour slots between October 13 and 24, the final season before the building is demolished
- Eight guided urban walking tours, two routes, from October 13 to 23
- Inside Out Project: large-format portraits of residents displayed at place Jules Michelet
- Group exhibition of artists at the médiathèque de l'Échappée, with a guided tour at 4:30 PM
- Free admission, and the second week coincides with school holidays
Programme Street Art Rillieux 2026
Featured Artists
The organizers have announced eleven artists and seven murals over the two-week period. Ten names have been confirmed so far:
- Abys²Fly
- Étien'
- Floé
- Fouapa
- Osru
- Quetzilla
- SATR
- Snek
- Spirale
- Les Toki
The specific walls and the painting schedule have not yet been released. Artists will be working from lifts and at street level throughout the two weeks, and the public is welcome to stop by and chat with the teams on-site.
Ongoing throughout the festival
- Le Seize, Cabinets of Curiosities · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc, entrance on the parking side, on the other side of the arch. An immersive exhibition located in the building's basement, under the artistic direction of Veks Van Hillik, featuring Bault, Petite Poissone, Popay, Paulaulart, Ador, Heta One, Monsieur S, Iota, Loraine Motti, and Asaz One. Each artist has taken over a room in the basement with paintings, sculptures, and installations. A free 55-minute guided tour is available by reservation. As the building is scheduled for demolition, the exhibition will close on October 31, 2026.
- Group exhibition of festival artists · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe. Works by Abys²Fly, Étien', Floé, Fouapa, Osru, Quetzilla, SATR, Snek, Spirale, and Toki. Free guided tour at 4:30 PM, by reservation.
- “MURS, MURS! Our place in the city” · starting October 12, fifteen open-air photographs on free display. These were taken by the “Tous 1 visibles” group—six young people from the IME aged 10 to 12 and four adults—during workshops held from April to June 2026 with the médiathèque de l'Échappée. The trail links back to the city's murals: it's up to you to find the originals.
Monday, October 12, 2026
- First day of the 5th edition and launch of the mural projects.
- Opening of the “MURS, MURS! Our place in the city” photography trail.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
- 4 PM - 6 PM — Urban walking tour, route A, featuring about ten murals from editions 1 and 2 · meet at 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc, in the parking lot behind the building
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Guided tour of the group exhibition · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- 10 AM - 12 PM — Urban walking tour, route B, featuring works from editions 3 and 4 · meet at Tapis Volant, 16 avenue des Nations
- 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Guided tour of the group exhibition · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- 11 AM, 11:30 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM — Inside Out Project, 30-minute portrait sessions by reservation · place Jules Michelet
- 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Guided tour of the group exhibition · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe
Friday, October 16, 2026
- 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Guided tour of the group exhibition · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe
Saturday, October 17, 2026
- 9 AM - 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM - 6 PM — Inside Out Project, large-format portrait photography · 9-13 place Jules Michelet
- 10 AM - 12 PM — Urban walking tour, route A, featuring about ten murals from editions 1 and 2 · meet at 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc, in the parking lot behind the building
- 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Guided tour of the group exhibition · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe
Sunday, October 18, 2026
No tours or walks scheduled for this day.
Monday, October 19, 2026
- 10 AM - 12 PM — Urban walking tour, route A, featuring about ten murals from editions 1 and 2 · meet at 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc, in the parking lot behind the building
- 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Guided tour of the group exhibition · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- 10 AM - 12 PM — Urban walking tour, route A, featuring about ten murals from editions 1 and 2 · meet at 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc, in the parking lot behind the building
- 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
- 2 PM - 4 PM — Urban walking tour, route B, featuring works from editions 3 and 4 · meet at Tapis Volant, 16 avenue des Nations
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Guided tour of the group exhibition · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Guided tour of the group exhibition · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe
Thursday, October 22, 2026
- 10 AM - 12 PM — Urban walking tour, route A, featuring about ten murals from editions 1 and 2 · meet at 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc, in the parking lot behind the building
- 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Guided tour of the group exhibition · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe
Friday, October 23, 2026
- 10 AM - 12 PM — Urban walking tour, route B, featuring works from editions 3 and 4 · meet at Tapis Volant, 16 avenue des Nations
- 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Guided tour of the group exhibition · médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe
Saturday, October 24, 2026
- 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM — Guided tour of Le Seize, 55 minutes, by reservation · 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc
Announced, but dates TBD
The official poster and the Biennale de Lyon's Résonance program also mention graffiti performances, introductory graffiti and street art workshops, urban sports like BMX and skateboarding, mural inauguration events, and a show. As of mid-August 2026, neither the dates nor the times for these events have been published.
Prices Street Art Rillieux 2026
Le Seize tours (55 min), urban walking tours, and guided exhibition tours at the library: free, by reservation.
Bookings via the Spacejunk Lyon online ticketing platform (HelloAsso).
Private group tours and school visits: [email protected]
Practical information — Street Art Rillieux
Getting there
The festival takes place across several neighborhoods in Rillieux-la-Pape. There are two main meeting points: Le Seize, located at 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc (the entrance is on the parking lot side, past the archway), and Le Tapis Volant, at 16 avenue des Nations. The group exhibition is hosted at the médiathèque de l'Échappée, 83 avenue de l'Europe.
- By bus: Take lines C2, C5, or 59 to the Michelet stop.
- By car: Free parking is available in front of and behind the residence at 16 avenue du Mont-Blanc.
- By bike: From Parc de la Tête d'Or, follow the banks of the Rhône to Crépieux-la-Pape.
Tickets and booking
The festival is free. Tours of Le Seize, urban walks, and guided exhibition tours must be booked in advance via the Spacejunk Lyon online ticketing system.
Accessibility
The Street Art Rillieux venues are fully accessible to people with reduced mobility and those with disabilities.
Contact
[email protected] — 04 78 72 64 02. Spacejunk Lyon, art center, 16 rue des Capucins, 69001 Lyon, open Tuesday to Saturday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, free admission.
Street Art Rillieux: When Walls Tell Stories
Since 2022, the Street Art Rillieux Festival has established itself as a major urban art event in the Lyon metropolitan area. Entrusted to the Spacejunk Lyon association by the City of Rillieux-la-Pape, this ambitious festival transforms the town's walls into an open-air gallery each autumn, where artists from around the world come to create monumental works intended to dialogue durably with the inhabitants and the urban space.
Two Weeks of Artistic Effervescence
For fifteen days in October, Rillieux-la-Pape lives to the rhythm of street art. Each day brings its share of live creations: artists take over facades, gables, and blind walls to give birth to monumental frescoes before the fascinated eyes of passers-by. The festival also features fresco unveilings, solemn moments when the completed work is revealed to the public in an atmosphere of collective celebration.
Le Seize: An Ephemeral Cabinet of Curiosities
A true gem of the festival, Le Seize is an ephemeral exhibition space located in the basements of a building in the Mont-Blanc district. Across 150 m², street artists create an immersive universe, a true cabinet of curiosities blending surrealism, commitment, and poetry. This unique installation, conceived as a total experience, is one of the festival's most memorable moments.
Activities for All Audiences
The Street Art Rillieux Festival offers a rich and varied program beyond the frescoes. Guided urban walks allow visitors to discover the works from previous editions and new creations. Artistic workshops introduce young and old to graffiti and stencil techniques. Conferences and screenings shed light on the history and challenges of contemporary street art. Dance battles and skateboarding demonstrations complete this multidisciplinary program.
An Artistic Heritage Under Construction
Edition after edition, the festival enriches the artistic heritage of Rillieux-la-Pape with lasting works that transform the daily lives of its residents. The frescoes created in previous editions now form a permanent street art trail that can be discovered year-round throughout the town's streets. This ever-expanding open-air museum makes Rillieux-la-Pape a must-visit destination for urban art enthusiasts.
Spacejunk Lyon: Expertise Serving the Territory
The Spacejunk Lyon association, led by Jérôme Catz, an artistic director renowned in the street art world, brings its curatorial expertise and international artist network to the festival. This collaboration between a specialized organization and a committed community makes the Street Art Rillieux Festival a model of ambitious territorial cultural policy.
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