💛 Why we love it
Les Subs is a creative, vibrant, and deeply inspiring place. We love its unique atmosphere, its bold programming, and its central role in artistic innovation in Lyon. It's a space where you can discover surprising, poetic, and often unclassifiable performances.
Les Subs (formerly Les Subsistances) is an artistic laboratory located on the banks of the Saône, at the foot of Fourvière hill. This unique place, housed in a former 17th-century convent, is today a space dedicated to contemporary creation, live arts, circus, dance, theatre and performance art.
Presentation
Les Subs hosts artists in residence, festivals, innovative shows, and hybrid projects blending digital arts, installations, and performances. The venue is renowned for its experimental spirit, international openness, and creative atmosphere.
Main features
- Address : 8 Bis Quai Saint-Vincent, 69001 Lyon.
- Ability : modular spaces (large hall, courtyard, performance halls).
- Inauguration : cultural rehabilitation in the 2000s; new identity «Les Subs» in 2021.
- Equipment : large hall, outdoor courtyard, studios, performance halls, bar-restaurant, exhibition spaces.
- Programming : contemporary circus, dance, theatre, performances, digital arts, festivals, residencies.
Access and practical information
- Transportation : bus C14, C13, 19; metro D (Vieux-Lyon) 10 minutes walk.
- Parking : Saint-Jean parking lot; limited parking in the area.
- Accessibility : accessible locations for people with reduced mobility, assistance available on request.
Practical advice
- Enjoy the outdoor courtyard : ideal for summer events and art installations.
- Arrive early to explore the spaces and discover the works in residence.
- The festivals (Circus, live arts, performances) are among the best times to discover the place.
