summer arts & music festival

The Fourvière festival has been gracing the stage of Lyon’s open-air Roman ampitheatre for over half a century. For two months each summer, this unique venue overlooking the city plays host to some memorable performances.

The programme includes a series of one-off concerts from internationally recognised musicians and singers, as well as shows and concerts from renowned artists in the world of theatre, dance and classical music.

Here is a list of some of the artists that have performed at Fourviere over the last few years:

Music - David Bowie, Jamiroquai, Blur, Oasis, Phil Collins, Iggy Pop, PJ Harvey, Elvis Costello
Theatre - Luca Ronconi and the Piccolo Teatro de Milan, Robert Wilson, Jean-Claude Carrière and Carole Bouquet
Dance - National Ballet Opéra of Paris, National Ballet Opéra of Lyon, American Dance Theatre, José Montalvo, Ballet Béjart Lausanne
Classical music - Barbara Hendricks, National Orchester of Lyon, David Robertson, Maurizio Benini, Daniel Harding, Michel Plasson.

The programme for 2010 will be available in March.

Lyon, France’s second city and gastronomic capital is a lively historic city, ideal for those in search of lots to see and do. Classified as a world heritage site, Lyon has it all; roman amphitheatres, medieval streets, renaissance architecture and modern art. So why not combine a city visit with watching one or more of your favourite artists.

Holiday details - Lyon city break and Nuits de Fourviere