Halloween 2026
Halloween in Lyon
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
14 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 27 ideas
- 14 nights out
- 7 costume parties
- 10 for families
- 5 free
Don't miss
Museum Horror Night at Musée Cinéma et Miniature
WAAAlloween Nocturne at Walibi Rhône-Alpes
WAAAlloween Nocturne at Walibi Rhône-Alpes
Saturday 24 October
WAAAlloween Nocturne at Walibi Rhône-Alpes
Experience a haunted evening with DJ sets, three haunted houses, and ten open attractions, concluding with a pyrotechnic show. Recommended for ages 16+.
Night outSource: Tribune de Lyon
Monday 26 October
Linocut Workshop with Studio Pimento
An intimate creative workshop to learn linocut printing, creating unique terrifying Halloween-themed motifs. Materials provided. Part of La Commune's Halloween week, ending at 21:00.
Tuesday 27 October
Drag Quiz Night with Judas MorningStar
A themed quiz night with drag performances as part of La Commune's Halloween week, running until 02:00.
Night out
Wednesday 28 October
Improv Show with Improfusion
An improvisation show as part of La Commune's Halloween week, ending at 22:00.
Murder Asylum at Vanciaventure
An immersive murder party investigation where participants meet suspects, interrogate them, analyze clues, and exchange information to solve a mystery. For 1 to 60 players (ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult).
Thursday 29 October
Trax DJ Set with Skincoeur and DJ Otite
A themed DJ set for Halloween week at La Commune, ending at 00:30.
Night outFree
Balmoween Immersive Adventure at Grottes de la Balme
An immersive and mysterious adventure, 'Project B14', where families (ages 8+) investigate an abandoned military lab in the caves for Halloween.
Friday 30 October
Drag Show with Afrodite Amour
A drag show as part of La Commune's Halloween week, ending at 22:00.
Night out
Saturday 31 October
Film Screening: L'Étrange Noël de monsieur Jack
A special screening of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' for Halloween.
Family
Halloween Nocturne at Musée gallo-romain de Saint-Romain-en-Gal
Discover the Celtic origins of Halloween and Roman rituals with a makeup workshop, storytelling, show, and theatrical tour. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed up for trick-or-treating. Event runs until 20:00.
CostumeFamilyFreeSource: Lyon Tourist Office
WAAAlloween Nocturne at Walibi Rhône-Alpes
Experience a haunted evening with DJ sets, three haunted houses, and ten open attractions, concluding with a pyrotechnic show. Recommended for ages 16+.
Night outSource: Tribune de Lyon
La Nuit des Sorcières - Immersive Halloween Evening
An immersive Halloween experience, running until 01:00.
Night outSource: Lyon Tourist Office
Murder on the Dancefloor - Mama Shelter Halloween
Mama Shelter transforms its dancefloor into a crime scene for Halloween with DJ Mune starting at 21:30. Dress code is black with a Halloween detail. Table reservations are suggested.
Night outCostumeSource: evous
Halloween Party / Freaky Circus
Café Oz Lyon hosts a Freaky Circus-themed Halloween party with DJs Benti & MsKyss. Sinister creatures and clowns lurk in the shadows. Costumes are encouraged.
Night outCostumeFreeSource: Café Oz
Museum Horror Night at Musée Cinéma et Miniature
An immersive night visit where the museum is transformed into a quarantined building due to a mysterious virus. Solve a mystery, encounter characters, and experience a dark atmosphere. Costumes are welcome. Recommended for ages 16+.
Night outCostumeSource: Fever
Halloween Evening - New Orleans Syndicate
The New Orleans Syndicate performs, drawing inspiration from New Orleans' musical vibrancy. Guests are encouraged to dance and celebrate this festive music. Seated place guaranteed until 20:45.
Night out
90s/2000s DJ Set Halloween Party
A Halloween-themed DJ set as part of La Commune's Halloween week, running until 00:30.
Night outFree
Halloween Party - Lyon
An immersive and festive Halloween party with DJ, shisha bar, fireworks, and 5 complimentary drinks. Costumes are highly recommended. Reservation is mandatory, and the exact address will be communicated 2 days prior to the event.
Night outCostumeSource: Bizouk.com
Garçon Sauvage XXL - Halloween 2026
A large-scale Halloween party featuring House, Techno, and Electro music, running until 05:00.
Night outSource: NoctiLyon
Halloween at TNG: Transylvalmy Evening
A Halloween evening at TNG with workshops, makeup, flashlight tours, screenings of Gremlins, and a vampire ball for children and teens.
CostumeFamily
L'Étrange Noël des Sorciers at Fort de Bron
An immersive 2.5-hour experience fusing Halloween, Christmas, and pop culture in a Burtonian-inspired setting with XXL installations. Features a magical alley with shops, actors, riddles, and workshops.
FamilySource: Le Bonbon
Sunday 1 November
All Saints' Day (La Toussaint) - Public Holiday
All Saints' Day is a public holiday in France. Many shops, offices, and banks will be closed. Families typically visit cemeteries to honor their deceased loved ones. Bakeries may sell traditional seasonal sweets.
All season
Étranges Merveilles at Musée de l'Illusion
The Museum of Illusion transforms for Halloween, offering a 'Strange Wonders' experience with mysterious decor, revisited illusions, magic, makeup, and candies.
FamilyFreeSource: Tribune de Lyon
Halloween at Exalto
Halloween activities including 'Boom des Monstres', trampolines, and challenges for children, as well as immersive experiences and clowns for those aged 16+.
Night outFamily
Halloween and Ancestors' Festival at Bois des Lutins
The park celebrates Halloween and the Ancestors' Festival with fire shows, theater, makeup stands, and 25 attractions. A new show 'La naissance de terrora' will take place daily, and 'Le Feu des ancêtres' (fire and dance) will have seven performances.
FamilySource: Tribune de Lyon
Halloween at Safari de Peaugres
Enjoy a visit and 'Lumières Sauvages' (Wild Lights) until 21:30 (until 20:30 from Oct 25 to Nov 1).
FamilySource: Tribune de Lyon
Halloween at Parc des Oiseaux
A spooky visit for families with magic shows ('Le secret de l'autre monde'), a haunted house, and a treasure hunt. Special activities like candy distribution, makeup workshops (€3), and craft workshops (€3) are available from October 30 to November 1. Park closes at 17:30.
CostumeFamily
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 14 Oct