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✈️How to get to AQUEDUC FESTIVAL
Planning your trip to AQUEDUC FESTIVAL? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), about 27 km from the venue.
- Allow about 38 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near AQUEDUC FESTIVAL
Accommodation near the AQUEDUC FESTIVAL site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near AQUEDUC FESTIVAL
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around AQUEDUC FESTIVAL. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Aqueduc Festival 2026: eclectic festival near Lyon, France
The Aqueduc Festival takes place every year in early June at the Aqueduc site in Chaponost, in the Lyon metropolitan area. This family-friendly and convivial festival offers two days of open-air concerts, mixing soul, funk, international pop, and folk in a unique historical setting.
The 2026 edition features 6 artists headlined by Keziah Jones, a key figure in funk and blues, and La Yegros. The lineup also includes Ben l'Oncle Soul and Charlie Winston in pop and singer-songwriter.
The festival explores a warm and accessible musical palette, from funk to folk, including soul and international pop. This diversity reflects the festival's identity, which favors artists with generous universes and strong stage presence.
On June 5 and 6, 2026, enjoy this eclectic program in Chaponost. Tickets from €15 to €39. Book your tickets for two days of outdoor music in the Lyon metropolitan area.
❓FAQ
Which edition of the Aqueduc Festival is this?
This is the second edition of this contemporary-music and gastronomy festival, held in Chaponost (Rhône, France), 10 km from Lyon, on the site of the Roman Gier aqueduct.
What are the dates?
The festival takes place over two evenings, on 5 and 6 June 2026.
Is there a campsite?
No, the Aqueduc Festival has no campsite. Nearby accommodation is available in hotels or with locals, listed by the Monts du Lyonnais tourist office.
How do I get there by public transport?
By regional train from Lyon Saint-Paul or Gorge de Loup, it is a 19-minute ride to Chaponost station. TCL buses 11 (Chaponost Église stop) and 12 (Chaponost Mairie stop) also serve the site. Free car parks are provided nearby.
Is there a children's rate?
Yes, the festival is kids-friendly: 15 € per evening and 29 € for the 2-evening pass for under-14s. Bringing children under 6-7 is not advised because of noise levels, and ear defenders are recommended.
What food is available on site?
Catering champions local "good eating" and Monts du Lyonnais produce, with Lyon chefs, show-cooking and workshops. A plant-based offering is provided, notably by Emily Dader (Trèfle), alongside Coteaux du Lyonnais wines.
Is the festival wheelchair-accessible?
Yes, dedicated facilities are in place (reception, assistance, toilets) and the carer of a disabled visitor enters free of charge. Contacting the team via the contact form ahead of time is recommended.
