At the Village Cinéma

Free admission
Saturday 10, 11am–10pm
and Sunday 11 to Sunday 18, 10:30am–10pm

This year, Lumière is opening a new chapter by taking over an iconic venue in the city, the Cité de la Metropole of Lyon at the Grand Hôtel-Dieu. 

Across more than 2,000 m², with a completely redesigned layout created especially for the venue, the festival will offer a vibrant space open to everyone, with a wide range of activities and a special programme, including around thirty free events (programme here), a large cinema bookshop, a DVD, Blu-ray and UHD market, a bar where you can meet and relax, and an Italian counter-style restaurant to welcome you between screenings. The venue will also host professionals attending the International Classic Film Market.

Made possible with the support of the Métropole de Lyon.

Meeting and gathering areas

A rich program of encounters and book signings

Approach cinema from a new perspective! Several times a day you can participate in or attend talks, conversations, roundtables, workshops or book signings featuring writers, artists, journalists and professionals (full program here). Admission to all events are free!

A cinema bookstore

From books on the artists featured on the lineup to recent releases in the publishing world (adapted novels, essays, graphic novels, coffee-table books…): a rich and diverse array of world cinema awaits!

A big DVD/Blu-ray shop

Lumière continues its love affair with video publishing (DVDs, Blu-rays, 4K videos): extend your festival enjoyment by checking out our pop-up shop, where you’ll find films from the festival lineup as well as gorgeous box sets.

A bar and a restaurant

In collaboration with the Lumière film festival, Magner le Moment M will be running an Italian-style food counter while Ninkasi takes your drink orders at the bar. 

A gift shop

Get your 2026 festival merch or movie tickets here. There’s an information point and a box office.