Event Details
Nuits Sonores 2027 – Five Days of Electronic Music in Lyon
From 5 to 9 May 2027, the Nuits Sonores festival transforms Lyon into one of Europe's most important hubs for electronic music and independent digital culture. In its 24th edition, the festival organised by the non-profit association Arty Farty takes over around 40 locations across the city, from iconic industrial heritage sites to everyday cultural spaces. Five days and four nights bring together international headliners, emerging underground talent and local artists on the same stages.
What is Nuits Sonores?
Founded in Lyon in 2003, Nuits Sonores is today recognised as one of Europe's most respected electronic music festivals. It champions artistic independence, cultural diversity and the creative intersection of music, digital culture and social debate. Each edition welcomes around 138,000 visitors and features close to 200 artists. Over the years, the festival has hosted landmark performances from Laurent Garnier, Four Tet, Amelie Lens, Carl Craig, Ben Klock, Richie Hawtin and many others.
Venues & Program 2027
The festival is structured around two main formats: the Days program at Les Grandes Locos in La Mulatière, with open-air and indoor stages from 4:00 PM, and the Nuits (night) program at La Sucrière and Le Sucre from 10:00 PM until the early hours. A dedicated Closing Day brings both formats together for the final festival day. The full 2027 lineup will be announced in autumn and winter 2026/2027 on the official website. Pre-registration is already open.
Highlights
- Five days and four nights of electronic music across iconic city venues
- Days program at Les Grandes Locos from 4:00 PM
- Night program at La Sucrière and Le Sucre until 6:00 AM
- Over 200 artists spanning techno, house, acid, dub, experimental and more
- Intergenerational lineup of global headliners and emerging local talent
- Mini Sonore: free family program for children and teenagers
- Extra!: free accompanying events across the city
- Strong commitment to accessibility and environmental sustainability
Tickets
Tickets are sold exclusively through the Shotgun platform. Based on the pricing structure of the previous edition, the following fare ranges apply as a reference:
- Days (daytime program): single ticket from approx. €36 to €47
- Nuits (night program): single ticket from approx. €30 to €39
- Closing Day: single ticket from approx. €37 to €48
- Pass Days (multi-day): early bird fare approx. €120
- Pass Nuits (multi-day): early bird fare approx. €100
- Reduced fares available for students, job seekers, senior card holders and social benefit recipients
- Accessibility fares bookable exclusively via the festival's accessibility page
Early bird passes sell out quickly. Pre-registration for 2027 is already available on the official festival website.
Getting There
- Les Grandes Locos (La Mulatière): take Métro Line B to Oullins station, or the TER regional train from Lyon Perrache.
- La Sucrière and other Confluence venues: reachable by Tram T2.
- Bicycle hire and ridesharing services are also available.
- Backpacks and bulky items are not permitted at any festival venue.
- There are no cloakroom facilities on site.
- Tickets must be shown on a mobile phone; printouts are not accepted.
Visitor Tips
- Secure early bird tickets as soon as they go on sale; passes sell out well in advance.
- Book accommodation early; Lyon fills up quickly during the festival.
- Minimum age for the main events (Days, Nuits, Closing Day) is 18 years; photo ID is required at the entrance.
- Smoking is prohibited in all indoor venues.
- The free Extra! program is worth exploring even without a main event ticket.
- Keep an eye on the official website and social media for lineup and ticket announcements.
