Opéra National de Lyon

I loved the Opéra National de Lyon. I visited it through a guided tour organized by the Lyon Tourist Office, not to attend a performance but to discover the building from the inside. It was fascinating to access rehearsal spaces, go backstage, and see the lower levels of the theater, as well as the preparations happening at that moment. It is a great way to better understand such an iconic building and an important cultural institution for the city. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Lyon. I do not remember the exact price or duration, but it was affordable and likely under 20 euros. It is best to check the Tourist Office website for details and book in advance. I also believe there may be different prices depending on the language of the tour, but this should be confirmed.

Excellent Opera de Lyon Orchestra playing Pictures at an exhibition mussorgsky. Building offers a very nice setting in the middle of bustling Lyon

I was surprised at how modernly equipped the opera house is inside. Quite an organized building.

Went for a free concert from the students of the conservatoire. It was splendid. 45 minutes of percussions and just a music splurge , adding the warmth in the winter, cannot wait to return. Receptions are friendly, toilets are clean. While waiting we went to the cafe opposite to get a good look on the beautiful building on a winter evening.

I have been to Lyon a few times and can never imagine the interior of this building from outside. In addition, this is another work by Jean Nouvel (difficult to tell from the outside). Black and red set up a club feel under historical facets. It's quite small so it's OK to have a seat on the balcony. The foyer is very pleasant and you can have a drink. The staff is exceptionally nice.

Wonderful place, great architecture and design. Had the chance to attend an opera inside too, prices were a bit high but the experience worths it. You can buy online or at the place. Balcony seats were just fine if you got the best angle!

Disappointing experience of the building – feels like a metro station in a rush hour: cramped spaces, construction site-like wobbly metal perforated staircases, poorly functioning cloakroom that stops accepting coats 15 mins before the show with 2 persons serving the 1300 seats house, people with coats in their laps, tiny hard seats almost like at a train station waiting room. And after the end of a show you follow the internal stairs and suddenly find yourself on a street like in a typical cinema. Rush-hour vibe, not a comfortable experience that allows to fully enjoy the music. Go to see performance if you can, but be ready for confusions, tortures and queues delivered by the architecture and management.

You have to queue to enter the lift and reach the place. The Terrasse is small and getting a the view seats is a hustle . So if you're going for the pictures or the view, make sure you go a bit earlier than opening time. The place is nice. Service is alright. The appetizers are basic. But overall the place is great...