Summer 2026 Art Guide: 7 Must-See Exhibitions in Lyon and Beyond

Beaux Arts Magazine presents seven exhibitions in Lyon and its surroundings for summer 2026. At the Musée des Confluences, 'Au Mali, quand les animaux dansent' displays 110 objects from the Sonia and Albert Loeb donation, featuring Malian sogo bò masked performances (UNESCO Intangible Heritage since 2014), until February 7, 2027. The Bibliothèque de la Part-Dieu explores esoteric practices with nearly 300 documents from the Michel Chomarat fund, Jesuit collection of Fontaines, and Jean Bricaud archives, free entry, until July 11, 2026. The macLYON hosts 'Encore lui! Jean-Claude Guillaumon', the first retrospective of the self-taught Fluxus-inspired artist (1943–2022), until July 12, 2026. Galerie MC2M presents 'Serge Gainsbourg – Traits de génie' featuring a rare 1962 photograph by Nicolas Treatt for the album 'Confidentiel', until August 29, 2026. Fondation Bullukian shows 'Le Mur invisible – Sarah Jérôme', new works inspired by Marlen Haushofer's novel, until June 27, 2026. The Institut d'art contemporain Villeurbanne presents 'The (Psycho)Somatic Zone' with Mire Lee (b. 1988) and Pipilotti Rist (b. 1962), until a date not specified. Finally, the Parc des Oiseaux in Villars-les-Dombes hosts 'Les Étincelantes', an outdoor contemporary art trail with seven artists including Delphine Gigoux-Martin and Chourouk Hriech, open all summer.