Nuits Sonores 2027: things to do nearby between sets

12 to 16 May 2027 · ExpectedLyon, France

At Nuits Sonores the music runs from the afternoon, so mornings and the day after are free. This guide covers the town around the site: boat trips, a real meal, a shower and a day out from Lyon.

Tours in Lyon Hotels for these dates

Airport to Venues across Lyon

Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is linked by the Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu in 30 minutes.

Metro and trams.

Public transport directions to Venues across Lyon

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Part-Dieu	Hotels by the TGV station.
Mid-range	Presqu'île	Between the rivers, walk to everything.
Splurge	Vieux Lyon	Renaissance buildings turned hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Ibis Lyon Centre Perrache
Mid-range: Hotel Carlton Lyon
Splurge: Villa Florentine

Links search the nights from 11 May to 17 May. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival weekend schedule for 12 to 16 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Before the gates open

Wednesday 12 May

Music runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.

Easy outingRiver cruise Half day · Low walking
Saône and Rhône by boat.
FreeFourvière hill and the Roman theatres.

A day off-site

Thursday 13 May

Skip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.

Half-dayLyon food tour Half day · Food
Les Halles Paul Bocuse and bouchon dishes.
EatCafé Comptoir Abel Bouchon since 1928

Campers: shower, food and a break

Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.

Rain or heat backupMusée des Beaux-Arts.
EatLes Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Food hall

Recovery day

Monday 17 May

Slow outings only.

Easy outingOld Lyon and traboules tour Half day · Family
Secret passages and Fourvière.
EatDaniel et Denise Classic bouchon

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Old Lyon and traboules tour

Secret passages and Fourvière.

See times and prices

Tête d'Or zoo (free).
Musée des Confluences.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Food

Beaujolais wine day trip

Villages and tastings north of the city.

See times and prices

After dark

Péniches (boat bars) on the Rhône.

4 tours worth booking for Nuits Sonores

Tour	Length	Good for
Beaujolais wine day trip	Full day	Food lovers
River cruise	Half day	Tired legs
Lyon food tour	Half day	Food lovers
Old Lyon and traboules tour	Half day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Food hall
Daniel et Denise Classic bouchon
Café Comptoir Abel Bouchon since 1928

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Musée des Beaux-Arts.
Cinema museum at the Lumière institute.

Getting around on event days

Metro, trams and funiculars up Fourvière.
Uber, Bolt and G7 taxis work in French cities.
SNCF TGV and Ouigo trains link the big cities; book on SNCF Connect.

Day trips from Lyon

Pérouges: 40 minutes
Annecy: 1.5 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Nuits Sonores.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Nuits Sonores 2027?

The next edition is 12 to 16 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Venues across Lyon?

Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is linked by the Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu in 30 minutes. Metro and trams.

Where should I stay for Nuits Sonores?

For most visitors the best base is Presqu'île: Between the rivers, walk to everything.

What else can we do around Nuits Sonores?

Good short outings in Lyon include Lyon food tour, Old Lyon and traboules tour, River cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Nuits Sonores?

Family-friendly picks: Old Lyon and traboules tour. Tête d'Or zoo (free).

How far is Venues across Lyon from Lyon centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Metro and trams.

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