Illustrative photo Fête des Lumières Lyon 2026 – Festival of Lights, Program & Visitor Guide
From 5 to 8 December 2026, the Fête des Lumières transforms Lyon into a glowing open-air museum. Four nights of free light installations by international artists illuminate the Old Town, the Presqu'île and the Fourvière Basilica. Admission free.
Illustrative photo Fête des Lumières & Lyon Christmas Market 2026 – Program, Dates & Guide
Experience the magical combination of the Place Carnot Christmas Market and Lyon's world-famous Fête des Lumières from 5 to 8 December 2026, featuring spectacular light art and festive holiday cheer.
Illustrative photo Rise Festival, Les Deux Alpes, France 2026/2027: Ski and Music Festival Dates, Line-up and Tickets
Rise Festival runs 5–12 December 2026 in Les Deux Alpes, France: a week of glacier skiing and electronic music across village and mountain stages. Official tickets and lift-pass packages are sold at rise-festival.com, with entry from about EUR 115.
Illustrative photo Habits de Lumière Épernay 2026: Festival of Lights on the Avenue de Champagne
Habits de Lumière turns the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay into a winter light spectacle from December 11 to 13, 2026, with illuminations, fireworks, gastronomy and a vintage car parade.
Illustrative photo Néon – La nuit électro, Clermont-Ferrand, France 2026: Tickets, Line-up & Dates
Néon – La nuit électro 2026 takes place on 12 December 2026 from 19:00 to 02:00 at the Grande Halle d’Auvergne near Clermont-Ferrand. The first electronic night of its kind in the region features Kungs, TRYM and Bon Entendeur for around 5,000 guests. Tickets currently range from 24 to 49 Euro.
Illustrative photo Christmas in Noirmoutier 2026: Christmas Market and Mimosa Season
From December 19, 2026 to January 2, 2027, Noirmoutier turns into a Christmas village with a market, ice rink and treetop course, while the island's winter mimosa blossoms and salt marshes make for a memorable side trip.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Bordeaux 2026/2027: Celebrations, Events & Tips
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Bordeaux is celebrated from 31 December 2026 into 1 January 2027 around Place de la Bourse, the Miroir d'eau and the Garonne quays. Public squares are free; dinner shows and clubs require tickets. Bordeaux does not hold an official municipal fireworks display at midnight.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Strasbourg 2026/2027: Celebrations & Program
On 31 December 2026 Strasbourg welcomes 2027 on Place Kléber and around Notre-Dame Cathedral. Christmas markets will already have closed, but lights, the Grand Sapin and Petite France still frame the night; the public gathering is free, while concerts and réveillons require tickets.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Marseille 2026/2027: Celebrations & Events
New Year's Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Marseille centre on the Vieux-Port: a free gathering on the quays on 31 December 2026, plus clubs, rooftops and hotel reveillons. An official midnight fireworks show is not guaranteed; check the city and tourism sites for the final programme and road closures.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Chamonix 2026/2027: Celebrations, Skiing & Alpine Events
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Chamonix means a midnight gathering on Place Balmat, skiing under Mont Blanc and Alpine parties across town. The square countdown is free; many bars and hotels require tickets. Use lifts and the Aiguille du Midi only in suitable weather; full programme details are usually posted in autumn on chamonix.com.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Toulouse 2026/2027: Celebrations, Program & Tips
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Toulouse centres on Place du Capitole, winter lights and a full night of concerts, clubs and festive dinners. The Concerts du Nouvel An at Halle aux Grains run from 31 December 2026 to 2 January 2027 (EUR 5–68); the public countdown on Place du Capitole is free.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Lyon 2026/2027: Celebrations & Program
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Lyon is the night of 31 December 2026 into 1 January 2027. Instead of an official midnight fireworks show, the city celebrates on Place Bellecour, along the rivers and in the opera, Auditorium, restaurants and clubs. Public squares are free; concerts and Réveillon evenings usually cost between about 20 € and 200 €.