Chaplin at the Lumière Festival: films, prices and access

The Lumière Festival’s family Chaplin screening takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., Lyon local time, at Halle Tony Garnier. The program brings together three Charles Chaplin shorts, runs 1 hour 23 minutes and features live accompaniment by pianist Didier Martel. Tickets cost €12 for adults, €10 for accredited attendees and €8 for children under 14. Because prices, availability and access conditions may change, check the official film-concert page before leaving.

Which films will be shown

The October 11 program lists the three shorts under their French titles: *Charlot boxeur*, *Charlot chef de rayon* and *Charlot musicien*. All are directed by Charles Chaplin. They form a single 1-hour-23-minute film-concert, rather than three separate screenings.

Didier Martel will perform the piano accompaniment live. That is a defining part of the experience: the action on the screen is accompanied by a live musical interpretation instead of a recorded soundtrack. The official Sunday schedule identifies the event as a film-concert and confirms the films, duration, venue and pianist.

The event page also promises activities and surprises before the screening, plus an organic breakfast offered by La Vie Claire. It does not specify a menu or arrangements for allergies and dietary restrictions. Families who rely on that information should not assume suitable options will be available and should contact the organizer.

Time, runtime and planning with children

The screening begins at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, in Lyon local time. Based on the announced 1-hour-23-minute runtime, the films would finish at about 11:38 a.m. if they begin promptly and nothing is added. That estimate excludes introductory activities, announcements and operational changes, so it is not an official finishing time.

Arriving early is the safest way to avoid problems. The ticket office says purchased seats are guaranteed only until 15 minutes before the screening starts. Halle Tony Garnier also asks visitors to allow extra travel time and, where possible, arrive when the doors open. Check the venue’s event listing for the door time, as it is not included in the information supplied for this screening.

Ticket prices

The family session has three specific rates: €12 for adults, €10 for accredited attendees and €8 for children under 14. The event page also says children receive their first festival accreditation free of charge, but the available information does not explain how that benefit interacts with each ticket category. Check the correct option for every attendee’s age and status before buying.

The official Lumière Festival ticket page recommends booking in advance and provides online sales. Tickets bought online must be printed or displayed on a smartphone. The organizers also say tickets will be sold at venues on the day, but that does not guarantee availability for this event. Proof of eligibility is required for reduced-price tickets.

Address and public transport

Halle Tony Garnier is at 20 place Docteurs Charles et Christophe Mérieux, 69007 Lyon. The venue identifies Halle Tony Garnier as the most direct tram stop, served by line T1 from Perrache or Debourg.

From Part-Dieu station, take metro line B to Debourg and walk for about ten minutes, or continue by T1 tram or bus 34 to Halle Tony Garnier. The venue also lists bus 36 to Place Docteurs Mérieux. From Perrache, buses 34 and 60 serve the area. These directions appear on the Halle Tony Garnier access page; consult TCL on the day to confirm services and disruptions.

Nearby construction requires extra time

The venue has issued an alert about work on the future T10 tram line. It says construction on avenue Tony Garnier is making access to the building difficult. The official advice is to favor public transport, allow extra travel time and avoid prolonged queues on the public road.

For families, aiming to arrive at the 15-minute cutoff would therefore be risky. Check both TCL services and venue information on the morning of the event. This warning does not establish that any particular route is suspended; the source reports difficult neighborhood access and advises early arrival.

Accessibility and reserved parking

Halle Tony Garnier says it is accessible to disabled visitors and people with reduced mobility. Reserved spaces are located at the bottom of the front-facing stand. The venue does not manage event ticketing, however: accessible ticket reservations are handled by each event’s organizer through the contact listed in the relevant program entry.

Internal parking spaces are reserved for holders of a French mobility inclusion card marked for parking or a European parking card. Advance booking is essential, spaces are limited, and a reservation is confirmed only after a validation email is sent. Access is through the northwest side gate on avenue Tony Garnier. Requests made the day before or on the day may not be accommodated. Families needing this service should use the venue’s form and confirm the applicable arrangements directly.

Checklist before leaving

Confirm availability with the ticket office, bring evidence for reduced fares, and keep the ticket printed or ready on a phone. Recheck the route with TCL, read the construction notice and verify the door time on the venue’s website. For accessibility needs, do not rely on arriving without notice: complete the required contact and reservation steps beforehand.

The essentials are straightforward: three Chaplin shorts, live piano, a 1-hour-23-minute program and a morning screening designed for families—with travel logistics that deserve advance planning because of nearby construction.