Lyon’s Spring 2026 Exhibitions: Your Comprehensive Guide to April and May Events
Lyon and its surrounding metropolitan area are gearing up for a bustling spring season in 2026, with a diverse calendar of public and professional exhibitions, cultural conventions, and trade fairs. This guide offers all the essential information to navigate the upcoming events in April and May, ensuring you make the most of your visit.
Key highlights for this period include the Festival des Terroirs #4, Japan Touch Haru / Geek Touch, Le Printemps des Docks, OctoGônes 16, and art3f Lyon. Whether you’re interested in gastronomy, pop culture, art, or professional networking, there’s an event for everyone.
Top Events in April 2026
Here’s a detailed look at the major exhibitions happening in Lyon this April:
- Fête du Livre Jeunesse de Villeurbanne 2026
- Dates: April 22-26, 2026 (Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM)
- Focus: Youth books, publishing, and illustration for families, children, teens, and educators.
- Location: MLIS, CCVA, and associated venues, 247 cours Émile-Zola, Villeurbanne.
- Access: Metro A and Bus 69, Flachet stop.
- Cost: Mostly free; some workshops/screenings are paid.
- What to expect: Browse and buy books, meet authors/illustrators, participate in workshops, and enjoy programs for young readers.
- Festival des Terroirs #4
- Dates: April 24-26, 2026 (Friday 4 PM – 12 AM, Saturday 10 AM – 10 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 7 PM)
- Focus: Gastronomy, local products, and producers for food enthusiasts and families.
- Location: HEAT / H7, 70 quai Perrache, Lyon.
- Access: Tram T1 (Hôtel de Région – Montrochet or Musée des Confluences stops); Bus C10, 15, C7, 63, S1.
- Cost: Free, with optional solidarity ticketing.
- What to expect: Meet producers, taste specialties, buy local products, and attend culinary demonstrations.
- Lyon Bière Festival 2026
- Dates: April 24-25, 2026
- Focus: Craft beer and breweries for adult visitors and beer lovers.
- Location: Double Mixte, 19 avenue Gaston Berger, Villeurbanne.
- Access: Tram T1/T4 (La Doua – Gaston Berger stop); Bus 37, C17, C26 (La Doua stop).
- Cost: Paid entry, with free and paid tastings. Ticketing required.
- What to expect: Meet breweries and exhibitors to taste, compare styles, and buy craft beers.
- art3f Lyon 2026
- Dates: April 24-26, 2026 (Friday 4 PM – 11 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 8 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 7 PM)
- Focus: Contemporary art, galleries, and artists for the general public, collectors, and art lovers.
- Location: Eurexpo Lyon, Hall 7, Boulevard de l’Europe, Chassieu.
- Access: Tram T5 (Eurexpo Lyon stop); Bus N100 (Eurexpo Lyon stop during major events); Bus C200 (Chassieu stop).
- Cost: €10 adult, €7 pre-sale, free for accompanied minors. Ticketing required.
- What to expect: Discover artworks, discuss with artists and galleries, and consider purchases.
- Salon PVT Australie Lyon 2026
- Dates: April 25, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM)
- Focus: International mobility, working holiday visas (PVT), and tourism for young travelers planning a trip to Australia.
- Location: La Cordée Valmy, 6 place Dumas de Loire, Lyon.
- Cost: €12 entry. Ticket required.
- What to expect: Prepare for a trip to Australia with conferences, workshops, and exchanges with specialized partners.
- Le Printemps des Docks 2026
- Dates: April 25-26, 2026 (Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM)
- Focus: Home decor, objects, jewelry, and lifestyle for families and decor enthusiasts.
- Location: Grand Hôtel-Dieu / Cité de la Gastronomie, 4 Grand Cloître du Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Lyon.
- Access: Metro A/D (Bellecour station); Tram T1 (Guillotière station); buses to Pont Guillotière, Bellecour, and Cordeliers.
- Cost: Visitor prices to be checked with the organizer; free for children under 12. Ticketing required.
- What to expect: Discover brands, objects, jewelry, and decor proposals, with workshops and exchanges with exhibitors.
- Marché aux plantes de Vaulx-en-Velin 2026
- Dates: April 25, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
- Focus: Garden, plants, and horticulture for amateur gardeners and families.
- Location: Pôle de commerce et loisirs Carré de Soie, 2 rue Jacquard, Vaulx-en-Velin.
- Cost: Free.
- What to expect: Buy plants, meet horticulturists, nursery owners, and florists, and get advice or participate in a plant swap.
- Japan Touch Haru / Geek Touch 2026
- Dates: April 25-26, 2026
- Focus: Japanese culture, manga, cosplay, gaming, and creators for families, manga fans, cosplayers, and gamers.
- Location: Eurexpo Lyon, Boulevard de l’Europe, Chassieu.
- Access: Tram T5 (Eurexpo Lyon stop); Bus N100 (Eurexpo Lyon stop during major events); Bus C200 (Chassieu stop).
- Cost: €16 Saturday, €13 Sunday, €20 weekend pass; free for children under 10. Ticketing required.
- What to expect: Exhibitors, creator stands, animations, cosplay, and gaming areas to discover and exchange around Japanese and geek universes.
- Lyon Coffee Fest / Lyon Coffee Show 2026
- Dates: April 27 – May 3, 2026 (Coffee Show at H7 on May 2-3 from 9 AM – 10 PM)
- Focus: Specialty coffee, roasters, baristas, and equipment for the general public, coffee lovers, and professionals.
- Location: H7 – Halle Girard, quai Perrache, Lyon.
- Access: Tram T1 (Hôtel de Région – Montrochet or Musée des Confluences stops); Bus C10, 15, C7, 63, S1.
- Cost: €5 to €15 pre-sale for the Coffee Show; free for children under 12. Ticketing required.
- What to expect: Taste, meet roasters, and attend demonstrations around specialty coffee.
- Salon SITIV 2026 – Territorial Digital Transformation
- Dates: April 28, 2026 (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
- Focus: Professional event on territorial digital transformation, digital public services, and cybersecurity for elected officials, public agents, and institutions.
- Location: Terrasses du Parc, 12 boulevard Stalingrad, Lyon.
- Access: Metro A (Flachet stop); Bus C1/C2 (Terrasses du Parc stop).
- Cost: Registration required.
- What to expect: Connect with communities, partners, and digital actors through stands, conferences, and workshops.
- Salon Jeunes d’Avenirs Rhône-Alpes 2026
- Dates: April 29, 2026 (9:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
- Focus: Employment, orientation, apprenticeships, and career discovery for young people, job seekers, students, and recruiters.
- Location: Double Mixte, 19 avenue Gaston Berger, Villeurbanne.
- Access: Tram T1/T4 (La Doua – Gaston Berger stop); Bus 37, C17, C26 (La Doua stop).
- Cost: Free upon registration.
- What to expect: Meet companies, training centers, prepare CVs, and discover careers.
Top Events in May 2026
Here’s what to look forward to in May:
- Festi Expo / Festi Lyon 2026
- Dates: May 8-10, 2026 (Friday & Saturday 10 AM – 10 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 9 PM)
- Focus: Gastronomy, shopping, weddings, services, and medical tourism for families, shoppers, and professionals.
- Location: Eurexpo Lyon, Boulevard de l’Europe, Chassieu.
- Access: Tram T5 (Eurexpo Lyon stop); Bus N100 (Eurexpo Lyon stop during major events); Bus C200 (Chassieu stop).
- Cost: €10 adult, €5 child. Ticketing required.
- What to expect: Explore stands for gastronomy, shopping, weddings, and professional services.
- Rencontres Professionnelles du Logiciel Libre 2026
- Dates: May 12, 2026 (9 AM – 6 PM)
- Focus: Professional forum on free software, open source, and IT services for businesses, communities, and IT professionals.
- Location: Palais de la Bourse, place de la Bourse, Lyon.
- Cost: Free upon registration.
- What to expect: Meet service providers, identify open source solutions, participate in workshops, and network.
- Indie Game Lyon 2026
- Dates: May 15-16, 2026 (Friday 6:30 PM – 11 PM, Saturday 2 PM – 11 PM)
- Focus: Independent video games, digital creation, and gaming for the general public, gamers, and independent studios.
- Location: CCVA Villeurbanne, 234 cours Émile-Zola, Villeurbanne.
- Access: Metro A (Flachet stop).
- Cost: Free entry.
- What to expect: Test games and prototypes, meet studios and exhibitors, and attend roundtables and animations.
- Journées COFREND 2026
- Dates: May 19-21, 2026
- Focus: Professional congress on non-destructive testing, inspection, maintenance, and industrial technologies for industrialists and experts.
- Location: Centre de Congrès de Lyon, 50 quai Charles de Gaulle, Lyon.
- Access: Bus C1/C5/C23 (Cité internationale | Centre de Congrès stop); C2/C26/70 (Cité internationale | Transbordeur stop).
- Cost: Registration required.
- What to expect: Conferences and an exhibition area to follow technical developments and network with suppliers and experts.
- Congrès Petit 1 Lyon 2026
- Dates: May 21, 2026 (professional day)
- Focus: Professional congress on early childhood, reception facilities, equipment, and services for early childhood professionals and institutions.
- Location: Eurexpo Lyon, Boulevard de l’Europe, Chassieu.
- Access: Tram T5 (Eurexpo Lyon stop); Bus N100 (Eurexpo Lyon stop during major events); Bus C200 (Chassieu stop).
- Cost: Registration required.
- What to expect: Conferences, exhibitors, and exchanges on practices and needs of early childhood facilities.
- OctoGônes 16
- Dates: May 22-24, 2026 (Friday 2 PM – 2 AM, Saturday 9 AM – 2 AM, Sunday 9 AM – 6 PM)
- Focus: Board games, role-playing games, fantasy, and prototypes for families, players, creators, and publishers.
- Location: Eurexpo Lyon, Boulevard de l’Europe, Chassieu.
- Access: Tram T5 (Eurexpo Lyon stop); Bus N100 (Eurexpo Lyon stop during major events); Bus C200 (Chassieu stop).
- Cost: Paid entry: €6-€12 for one day; €12-€22 for a 3-day pass. Ticketing required.
- What to expect: Play, test prototypes, meet publishers and creators, buy from stands, and enjoy a game exchange.
- Gamay Days 2026
- Dates: May 23-24, 2026 (Saturday 10 AM – 10 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM)
- Focus: Wine, Beaujolais, wine tourism, and gastronomy for the general public and wine lovers.
- Location: HEAT / H7, 70 quai Perrache, Lyon.
- Access: Tram T1 (Hôtel de Région – Montrochet or Musée des Confluences stops); Bus C10, 15, C7, 63, S1.
- Cost: Free entry; paid consumption.
- What to expect: Discover Gamay and Beaujolais wines through winemakers, tastings, workshops, a food court, and entertainment.
- Congrès Age 3 Lyon 2026
- Dates: May 28, 2026 (professional day)
- Focus: Professional congress on elderly care, medico-social services, and equipment for EHPAD professionals and institutions.
- Location: Eurexpo Lyon, Boulevard de l’Europe, Chassieu.
- Access: Tram T5 (Eurexpo Lyon stop); Bus N100 (Eurexpo Lyon stop during major events); Bus C200 (Chassieu stop).
- Cost: Registration required.
- What to expect: Conferences, workshops, and exhibitors to help professionals identify solutions and exchange with peers.
Exhibition Venues in Lyon
Most major events take place at these key locations:
- Eurexpo Lyon: Avenue Louis Blériot 69686 Chassieu
- Centre de Congrès de Lyon (Cité Internationale): 50 quai Charles de Gaulle 69463 Lyon
- Double Mixte: 19 avenue Gaston Berger 69100 Villeurbanne
- Halle Tony Garnier: 20 pl. Charles et Christophe Mérieux 69363 Lyon
- La Sucrière: 47/49, Quai Rambaud 69002 Lyon
- Grand Hôtel-Dieu: 4 Grand Cloître du Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Lyon
- HEAT / H7: 70 quai Perrache, Lyon
For specific access details, including public transport routes and parking, please refer to the individual event listings above. Always check with the organizers for the latest information before traveling.
