Halle Tony Garnier

The Halle Tony Garnier is Lyon's great concert venue, set in the Gerland district in the 7th arrondissement. Designed by architect Tony Garnier, a former livestock hall turned performance venue, it can hold up to 17,000 people. A place you visit for the concert as much as for the building's structure.

A hall turned concert venue

According to the sources, the building was designed in 1905 by Tony Garnier and opened in 1914 as a hall for livestock-related activity. Renovated in 1987, it opened as a concert hall in 1988. This double life, industrial then cultural, gives the venue a singular character in the Lyon landscape.

Built for big concerts

Under current safety standards, the hall has between 4,416 and 5,496 seats and up to 17,000 places in total. It belongs to the City of Lyon and is described as one of the largest venues in France after Paris La Défense Arena and the Accor Arena. On concert nights, expect crowds.

20th-century heritage

The building is protected as a listed historic monument and carries the « Patrimoine du XXᵉ siècle » label. Even without a concert ticket, it deserves a look: its architecture is a reminder that Gerland was an industrial district before becoming a place of culture and sport.

Getting there

Address: 20 Place des Docteurs Charles et Christophe Mérieux, 69007 Lyon; the hall is served by the metro at the Stade de Gerland station. Official website: halle-tony-garnier.fr, phone: +33 4 72 76 85 85. Check the programme on the site and leave early on busy nights.