Lyon culture can be well understood by taking an insight into the dance, music, theatre and various cultural events of the place. Some of the cultural institutions of Lyon are La Maison de la Danse, National Opera, Celestins Theatre and Lumiere Institute. From musical performances to dances, from theatres to films, Lyon has something or the other for the people of the city.
The National Opera has got a number of institutions like the Opera Orchestra. Luis Langree is the music director of this orchestra. A band of young and talented musicians entertain the people. For being a part of classical concerts and to get a taste of the best of French musical performances, a visit to the Palais des Congres is worthwhile. Besides, there is the Lyon National Orchestra located at Rue Garibaldi. David Robertson is the director of this Orchestra. The contact details of these places are as follows:
- The National Opera
1, place de la Comedie,
Tel: (04) 7200 4500
- Lyon National Orchestra
149, rue Garibaldi,
Tel: (04) 7895 9595
- Palais des Congres
50 quai Charles de Gaulle,
Tel: (04) 7267 0188
Ballets are an integral part of the culture of Lyon. Maison de la Danse is a famous dance hall of Lyon. The Old Time Square Dancing and the Western Square Dancing of Lyon is also very popular. The Old Time Square Dancing calls for simple body movements whereas the Western Square Dancing has more complicated body movements.
Some of the balet houses of Lyon are:
- Maison de la Danse
8, Avenue Jean-Mermoz,
Lyon, 69008,
Tel: +33 (04) 7278 1818
- Lyon Opera House Ballet Company
Place de la Comedie,
Tel: +33 (04) 7200 4545
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A number of cultural events take place in Lyon. During the summer months, from June to September, Les Nuits de Fourviere takes place in the city. At the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre of Fourviere, a number of musical and theatrical performances are organized. Another major event is the National Biennial Festivals of Dance and Contemporary Art that witnesses stalwarts of dance, music and art from various corners of the world. On 8th December, the annual Festival of Lights is celebrated. To commemorate the statue of Virgin Mary on Fourviere Hill, people light their balconies with lanterns. The various cultural festivals of Lyon help in maintaining harmony and unity among the people of the city.
Lyon culture is well represented through various theatrical performances. Celestins Theatre stages the various phases of Lyon in the past two centuries through the various theatrical performances. For contemporary theatre, Le Theatre des Jeunes Annees is the ideal destination. Some of the theatres of Lyon are:
- Celestins Theatre
4, rue Charles Dullin,
Tel: (04) 7277 4000
- Compagnie Laurent Cappezone
2, rue Louis Carrand,
Tel: (04) 7828 9257
- Le Theatre des Jeunes Annees
23, rue de Bourgogne
Tel: (04) 7253 1515
- Le Theatre de la Crois-Rousse
3, place Johannès Ambre,
Tel: (04) 7207 4949
- Les Maronniers
7, rue des Maronniers,
Tel: (04) 7837 9817
- Le Carre 30
12, rue Pizay,
Tel: (04) 7839 7461
- Les Clochards Celestes
51, rue des Tables Claudiennes,
Tel: (04) 7827 0695
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