Lyon Biennale Opens Trade Days Sept 17 Ahead of 120-Artist Show
Paris – – September 10, 2026 -- The 18th Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale will open two professional accreditation days on September 17-18, 2026, granting industry access to 11 exhibition venues before the show opens to the public on September 19 and runs through December 13, 2026.
Professional accreditation grants early access to 120 artists' work across Lyon
Accreditation is mandatory and nominative for the September 17-18 professional days, with requests accepted through September 16, 2026. Accredited visitors gain access to the exhibition spaces during the trade days, the vernissage at Les Grandes Locos on September 18, and all venues during the first two public days, September 19-20. The professional program includes international meetings, networking sessions and artist dialogues, primarily staged at Les Grandes Locos.
