What to do this summer in France: The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region opens its cultural doors !

Because culture doesn't stop during the summer, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is opening its doors to welcome you for more festivities. Exhibitions, museums and concerts - find out all about the events you don't want to miss !

What could be better than a gentle start ? Located at the Pixel centre in Villeurbanne, the immersive exhibition on the painter Van Gogh is a good starting point for a cultural adventure. Offering a timeless break, the colours and shapes of Impressionism permeate the entire space, pushing back walls and time. Settle into deckchairs and let yourself be carried away by the paintings as they pass before your eyes, accompanied by music that plunges you into the heart of the works.

Open to the general public until 28 August 2025, this exhibition is the perfect way to relax and learn at the same time! An immersive exhibition lasting around 60 minutes, it's easy to fit into your day. For more information, visit the city of Lyon website.

Cosmo Jazz Festival in Chamonix

How about getting some fresh air while listening to some music? That's possible with the Cosmo Jazz festival, which returns from 22 to 27 July 2025 for its 15ᵉ edition. Lulled by the fresh mountain air and gentle music, this Chamonix-based festival offers free, open-air concerts. The only instruction: put on your best shoes, a short walk awaits you for the concerts at altitude!

For those who like to party, there are also evening concerts at the resort itself, something for everyone. The line-up includes Yom X Ceccaldi, Nesrine Missaghju and André Manoukian, with a wide range of musical styles to take you on a journey to faraway lands... For more information, check out the programme here !

Exhibition at the Musée des Confluences

To finish off, a quick diversions to the museum that looks like a boat... we named Confluence ! There's something for everyone this summer. Do you like adventure ? Discover the ‘Amazonia’ exhibition, which plunges you into the heart of this immense and magnificent forest where peoples with rich histories defend their rights and their territory.

If you're passionate about animals, the ‘Trop Fort’ exhibition will take you on a journey of discovery of these animals with superpowers... those that survive the freezing cold and heat of the desert. Available throughout the summer, these exhibitions will take you as close to nature as possible, so you'll be thrilled and transported!

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Just a reminder : many museums are open this summer... Grenoble, Lyon and Vienne are all offering great cultural days out!

Not your region ? Don't panic, you can find all our articles on the various cultural events on offer throughout France on our online platform !