Festival of Lights
Fête des Lumières
Free Preview Access
Sign up for 20 additional views
💡 Tip: Save festivals you're interested in to build your personal collection
Lyon’s Fête des Lumières has deep religious roots (honoring Notre-Dame de Fourvière on Dec 8) but has evolved into a city-wide cultural event. It reflects Lyonnais identity of creativity and community...
Authenticity Dashboard
See It In Action
Real moments from recent celebrations
See It In Action
YouTube • — views
Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières)
Click to load embeds from YouTube or other platforms. This will connect to external media providers.
Ready to Experience Festival of Lights?
Find accommodation near festival venues
💡 We earn small commissions from these travel services, which helps keep FestivalAtlas running.
Cultural Background
Lyon’s Fête des Lumières has deep religious roots (honoring Notre-Dame de Fourvière on Dec 8) but has evolved into a city-wide cultural event. It reflects Lyonnais identity of creativity and community spirit, as every citizen contributes by lighting candles ([www.fetedeslumieres.lyon.fr](https://www.fetedeslumieres.lyon.fr/en/homepage/festival-lights#:~:text=In%20the%20spotlight)). The festival has become a symbol of Lyon's artistic flair and solidarity.
When to Attend
Start Date
December 5, 2025
End Date
December 8, 2025
Plan Your Visit
💡 We earn small commissions from these travel services, which helps keep FestivalAtlas running.
How We Verified This Festival
This festival was researched using our 5-Point Community Test and verified through multiple sources.
7
Sources Consulted
Jan 2025
Last Verified
FPDM
Date Tracking