Lyon’s 2026-2027 Association Forums: Find Your Next Hobby or Volunteer Role
From August 29 to September 12, 2026, the association forums will take over Lyon’s nine arrondissements. Organized by each district’s town hall, these events allow the public to directly meet Lyon’s associative players, discover their activities, and learn about engagement opportunities for the 2026-2027 season. Nearly 1,500 associations will be present in total.
The 2026 Association Forum: An Unmissable Event in Each Lyon Arrondissement
In Lyon, the associative fabric represents much more than a simple collection of clubs and structures. It constitutes a real driving force for local life, offering every inhabitant the possibility of practicing a sport, exploring a cultural activity, learning a new discipline, or forging links with their neighbors. Each year, thousands of Lyonnais find their place in one of these associations, whether as participants or volunteers.
To facilitate this connection, the City of Lyon organizes, in partnership with its arrondissement town halls, association forums spread across the entire municipal territory. These days offer a privileged setting to meet association leaders directly, ask questions, and concretely discover the proposed activities thanks to the many animations and demonstrations planned throughout the day. This is the ideal opportunity to calmly prepare for the 2026-2027 season.
In the Rhône, Lyon stands out for the density and diversity of its associative network. The municipality dedicates approximately 75 million euros each year to it and provides numerous municipal facilities, such as gymnasiums, schools, or arrondissement town hall premises, to support the projects and activities of associations. If you are looking for festivals in Lyon or neighborhood events not to be missed at the start of the new school year, these forums are among the highlights of the season.
Dates, Locations, and Times of the Forums by Arrondissement
Each arrondissement of Lyon hosts its own forum on a specific date and in a specific location. Here is the complete calendar of these associative meetings:
- 1st arrondissement: August 29, from 9 AM to 4 PM, Généty Duplat complex
- 2nd arrondissement: September 5, from 9 AM to 1 PM, Louis Chanfray gymnasium
- 3rd arrondissement: September 5, from 10 AM to 5 PM, Place Charles de Gaulle
- 4th arrondissement: September 5, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Salle de la Ficelle
- 5th arrondissement: September 12, from 9:30 AM to 4 PM, town hall park
- 6th arrondissement: September 12, from 10 AM to 5 PM, Place Edgar Quinet
- 7th arrondissement: September 5, from 10 AM to 5 PM, Clémenceau gymnasium
- 8th arrondissement: September 6, from 10 AM to 5 PM, Place Ambroise-Courtois
- 9th arrondissement: September 12, from 9 AM to 1 PM, Place Ferber
These forums are held in accessible locations in the heart of neighborhoods, public spaces, gymnasiums, or municipal halls, to facilitate the arrival of the largest number. Admission is free and open to all, whether you are already involved in an association or simply curious to discover what Lyon has to offer in terms of associative life.
With nearly 1,500 associations present in total across all editions, the 2026 association forum represents a unique opportunity to compare offers, discuss directly with volunteers and structure managers, and find the activity that matches your desires for the coming year. Dance, drawing, guitar, hiking, civic engagement: the possibilities are numerous and varied.
Practical Information
Location: Various locations across Lyon’s 9 arrondissements (see above for specific addresses)
Dates and Times:
- Saturday, September 5, 2026: 9 AM to 1 PM, 10 AM to 5 PM, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and 10 AM to 5 PM
- Sunday, September 6, 2026: 10 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday, September 12, 2026: 9:30 AM to 4 PM, 10 AM to 5 PM, and 9 AM to 1 PM
Admission: Free and open to all.
Why Attend?
- Discover Activities: Explore a vast array of sports, cultural, and social activities.
- Meet Associations: Connect directly with volunteers and leaders to ask questions.
- Find Engagement: Learn about volunteer opportunities and how to get involved in your community.
- Prepare for 2026-2027: Secure your spot in your desired activity for the upcoming season.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact your local arrondissement town hall or visit the official City of Lyon website.
Source: https://www.jds.fr/lyon/manifestations/forum-des-associations-a-lyon-trouvez-vos-loisirs-et-engagements-pour-2026-2027-1721526_A
