Lyon Convention Centre
25,000 sqm
Indoor Space
3,000
Plenary Capacity
3,000
Banquet Capacity
35
Breakout Rooms
1
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Lyon Convention Centre, designed by Renzo Piano, is an avant-garde event complex located in the heart of the Cité internationale, between the Rhône river and the Parc de la Tête d'Or. It offers state-of-the-art facilities, including an amphitheatre unrivalled in Europe, and hosts over 300 events annually, including major international conferences. The venue provides modular spaces, advanced internet connectivity, and a comprehensive range of services for congresses, conventions, seminars, exhibitions, gala dinners, and concerts.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Lyon
Country
FR
Total Indoor Space
25,000 sqm
Max Plenary
3,000
Max Banquet
3,000
Breakout Rooms
35
Exhibition Halls
1
Airport Distance
30 min
Full Address
50 quai Charles de Gaulle, Lyon, Rhône, 69006, FR
Event Spaces & Rooms
5 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphithéâtre 3000 | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auditorium Lumière | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auditorium Pasteur | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting Rooms | breakout_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exhibition Area | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Centre de Congrès de Lyon is ISO 20121 certified since 2019, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable event management. It actively works to reduce its environmental impact by protecting resources, limiting waste, and raising awareness among its teams and partners. Initiatives include partnerships for furniture waste recycling (Valdelia), office waste management (Elise), and food waste valorization into compost for local farming (ECOVALIM, AIDEN). The venue also had ISO 14001 certification previously.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
3 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Lyon Convention Centre is owned by the Lyon Metropolitan Authority, and its management is delegated to GL events through a 20-year Public Service Delegation (DSP) contract that began on July 1, 2018. This arrangement aims to develop business tourism and position Lyon as a major destination for congresses.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 30 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 1
- Breakout Rooms
- 35
- Indoor Space
- 25,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Lyon, France
Europe — Western Europe
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Last Verified
27 Mar 2026