What to do in Lyon this back-to-school weekend (September 2-4)? | Hobbies
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2
Wine Festival & Transat by Crozes-Hermitage @ Grand Hôtel-Dieu
The Grand Hôtel-Dieu celebrates wine by hosting the new edition of the Wine & Transat Festival by Crozes-Hermitage! This chill and rave micro-festival honors the local terroir through ephemeral wine bars, chefs from Lyon, local winegrowers and DJs for ambiance. Undoubtedly the most Lyon event of this back-to-school weekend!
Courtyard of the Cloister of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon – Place de l’Hôpital – Lyon 2nd
From 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
FREE ENTRANCE
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Empty-closet @ rue Saint-Polycarpe
Go to the slopes to stock up on mops to store in your closets! The monthly meeting of Débraillé.es is back with its ethical or second-hand pieces at very low prices up to -80%! On the menu: committed Lyonnais or national brands (Leonor Roversi, Maison FT, Mud Jeans, Opullence, Rue des Abbesses…) and also pieces sourced with love. All in free access in joy and good humor!
5 rue Saint Polycarpe – Lyon 1st
Friday September 2 and Saturday September 3 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE ENTRANCE
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3
Sport in the Republic @ Place de la République
Who says back to school says good resolutions! And you don’t need to sign up for the gym to get back into sport, just go to the Place de la République. The Sports in République event organized by the République-Grolée-Carnot association is back there to offer free challenges supervised by local clubs wishing to introduce their discipline. You can try boxing, crossfit, hockey, blowpipe, cycling or even pétanque and dancing. And even leave with one of the 18 vouchers worth €50 at stake during the Iron Lyon sports challenge.
Republic Square
From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE ENTRANCE
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XLR Events pres. Open Air x Electronic Barbeuc @ MacBar
What if we had a little outdoor party? This Saturday, the XLR team arrives at the MacBar of the Museum of Contemporary Art for an open air carried by the good melodic & groovy house of Somee, Jas/t and our resident artists from the crew. And to satisfy cravings, an electronic barbeuc will also be part of the party with grilled meats and cocktails, as well as a fries stand. Madness!
81 quai Charles de Gaulle – Lyon 6th
From 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE ENTRANCE
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Outdoor dance hall with Manoo + Naux @ Bellona Club
Always the same recipe and always the same success for the open-air guinguette of the Bellona Club! See you Saturday from 6 p.m. to enjoy the fine sand of Confluence under the leadership of local DJs like Manoo and Naux. And as always, there are cocktails, boards, table football, petanque and molky all with free entry by invitation.
84 quai Perrache – Lyon 2nd
From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Free admission by invitation here
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4
Big Sale of Plants @ Galerie des Terreaux
You missed them, huh… This weekend is also the big comeback of €2 plant sales in Lyon! Head to the Galerie des Terreaux to refill the stocks of greenery. On the program: more than 150 varieties of indoor and outdoor plants from direct producers, rare plants and many accessories to pamper these little wonders. Enough to make you the gardening maestro.
15 rue Constantine – Lyon 1st
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free admission on reservation by here
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Rooftop Party Happiness Therapy @ Mob Hotel
We perch to enjoy the sun! Head for the rooftop of the Mob Hotel to enjoy the pleasure of a family rooftop party orchestrated by the Happiness Therapy collective. On the program of the musical festivities, on the label Affaire Records found, Crowd Control b2b Maggy Smiss. All obviously accompanied by cocktails, good vibes and with a completely free entrance. The best way to end the weekend!
55 quai Rambaud – Lyon 2nd
From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE ENTRANCE
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