Opening Ceremony
Audience enjoys a major film premiere and filmmaker appearances.
Lumière Film Festival
Festival Lumière
Lyon, France
Oct 10 - 18, 2026Expected
Each October, the city of Lyon, where the Lumière brothers invented cinema, celebrates the movies with a festival devoted to film's heritage. Restored classics screen across the city and a grand lifetime award is given to a great of the screen, in a joyful tribute to where it all began.
Key moments
Where it happens
Salle Métropole
Lyon, France
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Plan the timing
Buy tickets well in advance for popular films
Respect local boundaries
Observe silence during screenings; do not film screening content; respect others' enjoyment
Keep the visit respectful
Quiet respectful behavior during screenings
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Ticket required: €8 - €15
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Lumière Film Festival
Festival Lumière
Lyon, France
Each October, the city of Lyon, where the Lumière brothers invented cinema, celebrates the movies with a festival devoted to film's heritage. Restored classics screen across the city and a grand lifetime award is given to a great of the screen, in a joyful tribute to where it all began.
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Oct 10 - 18, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
Lyon residents take pride in film as their city’s innovation. The festival reflects Lyon’s cultural ambition and supports preservation of film heritage. It reinforces Lyon’s identity as a film-making birthplace, blending international cinema with local history through masterclasses and awards.
Key moments to know
Opening Ceremony
Audience enjoys a major film premiere and filmmaker appearances.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Buy tickets well in advance for popular films
Respect local boundaries
Observe silence during screenings; do not film screening content; respect others' enjoyment
Keep the visit respectful
Quiet respectful behavior during screenings
Ask before close-up photos
Ask permission
Essentials at a glance
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Oct 10 - 18, 2026
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City / Area
Lyon
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Lyon)
Cost
€8 - €15
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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