Halloween rave in Lyon's abandoned hall

On Halloween night, an unauthorized rave party took place in an abandoned former hall on cours Charlemagne in Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, near the H7 and quai Perrache. The event, which began several hours earlier, featured techno music and bass sounds audible several hundred meters away.

Clashes with police at the rave

Around 5 am, tensions escalated when participants clashed with law enforcement, who were targeted with fireworks and responded by using tear gas. The building, owned by real estate developer 6e Sens, is currently occupied by the rave participants.

Authorities monitoring the area

Authorities are patrolling the area to prevent attendees from joining afternoon demonstrations, including one planned between the Manufacture des Tabacs and place Jean-Macé. Organizers of unauthorized events now face up to two years in prison and a 30,000 euro fine, as well as the confiscation of equipment and an obligation to restore the premises.

Legal consequences for participants

Participation in such gatherings can result in up to six months in prison and a 7,500 euro fine. A warning was issued to avoid the Confluence area, where approximately 600 far-left activists are reportedly taking refuge in an abandoned building near the H7, engaged in a wild rave party.

Unclear objectives in the area

A constant flow of individuals is present in the area, though their exact objective remains unclear.