Biennale de Lyon – contemporary art 2026: where to stay in Lyon
The major international contemporary art biennial, spread over a dozen venues. Last weeks.
Updated on November 1, 2026
- Dates
- September 19 – December 13, 2026
- Venue
- Les Grandes Locos & venues across Lyon · Directions
- Getting around
- In the city centre: metro lines A and D, trams and walking. Avoid driving: parking is expensive and streets are often closed during big events.
- Good to know
- Central hotels fill up first during big events: book early and choose free cancellation.
Rooms near the venueOfficial site
Where to stay for Biennale de Lyon – contemporary art 2026
Stay in the Presqu'île or Vieux Lyon to walk everywhere. Croix-Rousse is a quieter option a few metro stops away.
Presqu'île & Bellecour
The very centre, between the two rivers.
Vieux-Lyon
Renaissance old town at the foot of Fourvière.
Croix-Rousse
The village on the hill, former silk workers' district.
Questions
When is Biennale de Lyon – contemporary art 2026?
Biennale de Lyon – contemporary art 2026 takes place September 19 – December 13, 2026, Les Grandes Locos & venues across Lyon. Check the official site before booking non-refundable tickets.
Where should I stay for Biennale de Lyon – contemporary art 2026?
Stay in the Presqu'île or Vieux Lyon to walk everywhere. Croix-Rousse is a quieter option a few metro stops away.
How do I get to Les Grandes Locos & venues across Lyon?
In the city centre: metro lines A and D, trams and walking. Avoid driving: parking is expensive and streets are often closed during big events.
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