The best café-theatres in Lyon
In Lyon, café-theatres are an integral part of cultural life and offer a friendly way to discover humor, improvisation, and intimate comedies. Between the slopes of Croix-Rousse, Vieux-Lyon, and the Presqu'île, several venues have become essential.
Map of must-see café-theatres
At the Rikiki Café-Theater
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Au Rikiki Café-Théâtre is an intimate performance venue located in Lyon's 1st arrondissement. Open since 2018, this café-theater is distinguished by its friendly atmosphere and its…
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Café Théâtre Les Tontons Flingueurs
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The Café Théâtre Les Tontons Flingueurs is a friendly, humorous performance venue located in the heart of Lyon's 1st arrondissement, near Place des Terreaux. Inspired…
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First Lodge Theatre
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The Théâtre Première Loge is a performance venue in Lyon located at 44 Rue Burdeau, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon. Nestled on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, it offers…
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Guignol's House Theatre
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The Théâtre La Maison de Guignol is a historic puppet theatre located in the Vieux-Lyon district of France. It perpetuates the Lyon tradition of the character of…
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Gerson Space
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Espace Gerson is an iconic café-theatre in Old Lyon, located on Place Gerson in the 5th arrondissement. Founded in 1987, it is recognized as one of the leading venues for…
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The Red Curtain – Lyon
📍 1 place Marcel Bertone, 69004 Lyon
Located at the top of the Croix-Rousse slopes, a stone's throw from the famous Cour des Voraces, Le Rideau Rouge is not just a theatre: it's a…
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Café-Théâtre Le Complexe
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The Café-Théâtre Le Complexe (also known as Le Complexe du Rire) is an iconic cultural venue located at 7 rue des Capucins, in Lyon's 1st arrondissement. This…
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The Café Theatre Accessory
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L'Accessoire Café-Théâtre is an iconic Lyon cultural venue dedicated to comedy, improvisation, and the performing arts. Located in the heart of Lyon's 1st arrondissement, it…
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The Comedy Den
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Le Repaire de la Comédie is a Lyon café-theatre located on Place des Capucins, in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. This independent venue has become a landmark…
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Café Théâtre Improvidence
📍 6 Rue Chaponnay, 69003 Lyon
Improvidence Impro Lyon is a Lyon-based café-theatre entirely dedicated to theatrical improvisation. Founded in 2014, it is presented as the first theatre in France dedicated exclusively to this art form…
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Boui Boui Café-théâtre
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Le Boui Boui Café-théâtre is an iconic establishment in Old Lyon, dedicated to comedy shows. Open since 1994, this intimate venue has become a true breeding ground for talent…
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Guignol House – Lyon 5th
📍 2 Montée du Gourguillon, 69005 Lyon
The Guignol House is a vibrant place where tradition and modernity meet. We love Guignol's rebellious spirit, the warm atmosphere of the theatre, and the diversity of…
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Comédie Odéon Theatre
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The Théâtre Comédie Odéon is a performance venue in Lyon, located in the heart of the Presqu'île district, at 6 rue Grolée in the 2nd arrondissement. This cultural venue seats 313…
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The Shalala
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Shalala is a self-managed performance bar and café-theatre located in the heart of Lyon's 1st arrondissement, on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse. Founded in 2016 by…
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Théâtre des Marronniers
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Located in the heart of Lyon's Presqu'île district, the Théâtre des Marronniers is an intimate performance venue dedicated to theatrical and musical creation. Founded in 1985, this venue…
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