Major events – Spring
Mai
Festival Nuits Sonores - Lyon
The leading French festival for electronic music and independent culture, this is a major event on a European scale. The festival takes place in iconic places around Lyon, in streets, museums and even former industrial areas, drawing top DJs from France and across the globe for five days.
www.nuits-sonores.com
Juin
Les Nuits de Fourvière - Lyon
Les Nuits de Fourvière bring back to life Lyon’s two adjoining Gallo-Roman theatres set in the hillside above the Saône. As in ancient times, spectators gather on the tiered seats. They can enjoy a whole variety of shows, from theatre, music and dance to film.
www.nuitsdefourviere.com
Annecy Festival
A world reference in terms of animated films, this festival brings together thousands of aficionados every year. Wellestablished animators and those starting out, directors and producers, teachers and students, artists and graphic artists, those dedicated to the art and those just finding out about it… everyone is welcome and can become involved.
www.annecy.org