Unmissable Events near Kopster Lyon Groupama Stadium
May 2025: A Month of Thrills at the LDLC Arena and Groupama Stadium
May is shaping up to be an eventful month in Lyon-Décines. International star concerts, comedy shows, spectacular MMA fights, and crucial football matches will make the region pulse with emotion, adrenaline, and celebration. Between the LDLC Arena and the Groupama Stadium, get ready for a memorable month!
Dua Lipa in Concert at the LDLC Arena: Two Unforgettable Pop Nights
On May 15 and 16, 2025, global superstar Dua Lipa will perform at the LDLC Arena as part of her Radical Optimism Tour. The British singer, who first gained attention in 2015 with songs like New Love and Be The One, has since conquered the world with her unique blend of pop, disco, and electro.
Her second album, Future Nostalgia, released in 2020, took her to the top of international charts and earned her the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2021. Charismatic and always innovative, Dua Lipa has made a strong impact with her powerful aesthetic and musical style. These two nights in Lyon promise to be incredible visual and auditory performances, not to be missed by fans of modern pop.
Gad Elmaleh Makes His Big Return with “Lui-même”
On Friday, May 23, 2025, prepare for laughter and the elegance of French-language humour with Gad Elmaleh. The comedian will take the stage at the LDLC Arena with his brand-new show, Lui-même, in which he returns to his roots: observation, self-deprecation, and delicious anecdotes.
Gad Elmaleh first made his mark in the 90s with his show Décalages and has continued to delight audiences on stage (L’autre c’est moi, Papa est en haut) and in cinema (Chouchou, La Vérité si je mens! 2). A true showman, he returns with the energy and sensitivity that have made him one of France’s favourite comedians.
MMA: XTB KSW 106 – A Top-Notch France-Poland Clash
On May 10, 2025, the spotlight will be on the LDLC Arena for XTB KSW 106, a major event in the MMA world. This gala will feature a lightweight title fight between Salahdine Parnasse, the French two-time champion and KSW superstar, and Marcin Held, a Polish MMA veteran.
Parnasse, dubbed “the Mbappé of MMA”, boasts 20 wins in 22 fights, including 12 knockouts before the final bell. In contrast, Held, a submission specialist and former UFC and Bellator fighter, has 30 victories, 16 of which were by submission. This clash promises to be explosive.
The event will also feature other high-level matches:
• Damian Janikowski vs Laïd Zerhouni: A battle between Olympic wrestling and a more unpredictable hybrid style.
• Aymard Guih vs Marian Ziółkowski: A duel between the aggression of Franco-Ivorian Guih and the experience of Polish veteran Ziółkowski.
It will be an adrenaline-filled night that solidifies the growing popularity of MMA in France.
Football: OL Play a Crucial Match at the Groupama Stadium
On the football front, Lyon fans can look forward to two important matches for Olympique Lyonnais at the Groupama Stadium:
• OL vs RC Lens: A much-anticipated showdown between two ambitious Ligue 1 teams. Tension will be palpable both on the field and in the stands.
• OL vs Le Havre AC: A crucial match to secure points and ensure a strong finish to the season.
These two matches will be key moments in the OL calendar and will give Lyon supporters the chance to cheer on their team at their iconic stadium.
An XXL May in Lyon-Décines
With concerts, comedy, combat sports, and top-tier football, May 2025 is shaping up to be an absolutely exceptional month in Lyon-Décines. Whether at the LDLC Arena or Groupama Stadium, emotions will be running high. Be sure to book your tickets quickly so you don’t miss out on these unmissable events!
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