Guided tour of the Théâtre de l'Élysée – Heritage Days 2026

Discover behind the scenes at the Théâtre de l'Élysée, a former cinema in Lyon

On the occasion of the European Heritage Days 2026, THE Elysée Theatre opens its doors for guided tours exceptional. This iconic venue in Lyon's 7th arrondissement, a former cinema with a balcony dating back to at least 1914, is now an experimental theatre dedicated to contemporary creation.

During this approximately 45-minute tour, you will explore the historically rich spaces of this unique building, which connects to a gallery in a courtyard building used as a theatre foyer and exhibition space. You will discover how this venue has reinvented itself, evolving from its early days as a cinema to a vibrant and experimental theatre, all while preserving its original soul and architecture.

An immersion into the history of live performance in Lyon, between architectural heritage and cultural memory.

Practical information for visiting the Théâtre de l'Élysée

Date : Sunday, September 20, 2026
Schedules : 11:00-11:45 and 12:00-12:45
Place : Théâtre de l'Élysée, 14 rue Basse Combalot, 69007 Lyon
Price: Free - Reservation required (via the Heritage Days website)

Public transport:
– Metro D: Guillotière Station
– Tram T1: Guillotiere stop
– Bus C12, C23: Guillotiere stop

Audience : Suitable for all audiences. Duration: approximately 45 minutes.

Another event at the same location (on the same day):
– Conference: Traveling on the other side of the Iron Curtain? Experiences of elsewhere, travel journals and photography by Marie Blanc, PhD candidate in contemporary art history at LAHRHA. An exploration of the travel journals and photographs of young men who left for the other side of the Iron Curtain in the 1960s.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover a little-known part of Lyon's heritage, somewhere between a historic cinema and a modern theatre!