Lyon’s Festival of Lights will transform the city from 5 to 8 December 2019
Located along the banks of the Rhône, Lyon will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Festival of Lights this year, transforming the city into an immense open-air theatre.
![Dominant la ville du haut de son promontoire, la basilique de Fourvière semble flotter dans les airs avec ce vidéo-mapping détonnant. © DR La Fête des Lumières de Lyon s'illuminera, du 5 au 8 décembre 2019](/sites/default/files/styles/480x/public/edito_migrate/article/image/fete_des_lumieres_a_lyon_reflets_dans_le_rhone.jpg?itok=oApagV8S)
While several French cities host their own festival of lights, nothing rivals the temporary urban show on offer in Lyon. This year, a digital ecosystem will feature an ambitious artistic programme and a full range of works that include everything from poetry and games to glitzy performances.
Lyon celebrates light
The festival features technological innovations, of course, but its greatest strength lies in the tradition that it perpetuates and that all of the city’s inhabitants have adopted. Sixty-five new creations, 35 locations, 140 volunteers, and 80 participating companies, institutions, and partners will welcome nearly 2 million visitors as they transform local architectural gems and heritage sites.
![Lyon’s Festival of Lights staged monuments](https://magazine.bellesdemeures.com/sites/default/files/edito_migrate/fete_des_lumieres_de_lyon_monuments_mis_en_scene.jpg)
![Lyon’s Festival of Lights cathedral illumination](https://magazine.bellesdemeures.com/sites/default/files/edito_migrate/fete_des_lumieres_de_lyon_illumination_de_la_cathedrale.jpg)
Daniel Buren : the starchitect of Lyon’s renovation
The 2019 edition will once again include the Place des Terreaux in the list of featured sites. Located between the Rhône and Saône at the foot of Croix-Rousse Hill, the square’s display, which will feature cubes and fountains designed by the architect Daniel Buren, will make it one of the festival’s top attractions. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the middle of Gaul’s capital.
![Lyon’s Festival of Lights bridge animation](https://magazine.bellesdemeures.com/sites/default/files/edito_migrate/fete_des_lumieres_de_lyon_animation_sur_un_pont.jpg)
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