Christmas Masses at Fourviere
Messes de Noël à Fourvière45°46′ N 4°49′ EChurch serviceDec 24, 2026Dates projectedSeasonal
The Christmas Masses at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière suit a visitor who wants to attend Christmas worship in Lyon's Marian sanctuary, with entry free and step-free access by lift, and the trade-off is that the 2026 times are not out yet. In 2025 the Christmas Eve Masses were at 17:30, 19:30 and 23:00.
Dates and hours
- December 24, 2026 to December 25, 2026Projected from past yearschecked Oct 10, 2026
- December 24, 2025 to December 25, 2025Announcedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Date rule: christmas-eve .. christmas
- Dec 24, 2026 · (In 2025 the Christmas Eve Masses were at 17:30, 19:30 and 23:00.)
- Dec 25, 2026 · (In 2025 the Christmas Day Masses were at 07:30, 09:30, 11:00 and 17:30.)
A Mass is worship first, and visitors who come should join quietly or sit at the back. The basilica holds several Masses across Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: in 2025 the Eve had Masses at 17:30, 19:30 and 23:00, and Christmas Day had four, from 07:30 to 17:30. Entry to the basilica is free and needs no booking, though access to the church can be restricted during Masses and major celebrations.
Around Christmas in 2025 the crypt held the Lyonnais crèche from 4 December to 2 February, open 09:00 to 18:00 and free, and the museum showed a nativity by the sculptor Goudji. The façade projection from the Fête des Lumières returned from 26 to 31 December, between 18:45 and 21:45.
Worth knowing
- Check fourviere.org in December for the 2026 Christmas Mass times before you go up the hill.
Quick answers about Christmas Masses at Fourviere
Is there a midnight Mass at Fourvière?
In 2025 the latest Christmas Eve Mass at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière started at 23:00, after Masses at 17:30 and 19:30. The 2026 times are not published yet.
Do you need a ticket for Christmas Mass at Fourvière?
No. Entry to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is free and needs no booking, though access can be restricted during major celebrations.
When is Christmas Masses at Fourviere?
Christmas Masses at Fourviere takes place christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with several Masses on each day. The next dates we have are December 24, 2026 to December 25, 2026, projected from past years.
Is Christmas Masses at Fourviere open all year?
Christmas Masses at Fourviere opens for part of the year. The 2026 Christmas Mass times are not published yet; the times below are from 2025.
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