Background
The Festival, organized by the City of Lyon with the Maison des Solidarités Locales et Internationales, focuses on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN in 2015 for equitable, inclusive, ecologically safe and economically prosperous development by 2030. A total of 100 associations participate. The House of Solidarity accompanies associations and citizens throughout the year.
Why it's important
It is a free opportunity for the inhabitants of Lyon, including newcomers, to meet local associations, discover their projects and find a suitable form of engagement. The topics covered include the environment, equality, social justice and access to fundamental rights: water, food, health, decent work. Associations can also make themselves known and create links.
What Changes
The programme of the Festival 2026 is announced: launch at the Lyon City Hall where more than 50 associations will offer interactive exchange times and workshops, then several dozens of animations throughout Lyon and around until November 30th. Unless otherwise stated, activities are free and open to all.
Useful details
- At the launch of the city hall, more than 50 associations will offer interactive exchanges and workshops on environment, equality, social justice and access to water, food, health and decent and just work.
- For two weeks, dozens of activities are planned on the territory: workshops, games, debates, conferences, exchanges, projections, exhibitions, shows, open doors, urban walks and artistic performances.
- All events are coordinated by the Maison des solidarités locales et internationales, which hosts associations and citizens all year round; 100 associations participate in total.
- The main focus of the 2026 Festival is the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN in 2015 for 2030.
- Contact details: 04 72 41 98 24, contact@maisondessolidarites.org, site maisondessolidarites.org.
Terms to know
- Maison des Solidarités Locales et Internationales
- Lyon's venue for the promotion of solidarity and citizen engagement; it coordinates the Festival and informs and advises associations and citizens all year round.
- Objectifs de Développement Durable
- 17 goals set by the UN in 2015 to ensure equitable, inclusive, environmentally safe and economically prosperous development by 2030.
- Animations
- Activities offered during the Festival: workshops, games, debates, screenings, exhibitions, shows, urban walks, among others.
