Shen Yun Tournée 2027

Shen Yun at L'Amphithéâtre 3000

At L'Amphithéâtre 3000, we are honored to welcome Shen Yun as part of its Tournée 2027, a return that highlights our hall’s mission to host world-class artistic events in Lyon. Our stage is designed for expansive choreography, precision footwork, and sweeping ensemble formations, making it an ideal setting for classical Chinese dance at its most refined. The venue’s modern acoustics and clear sightlines allow audiences across all sections to appreciate the delicacy of hand gestures, the fluidity of sleeves and silk, and the athletic dynamism that defines the company’s technique. With a capacity engineered for both intimacy and scale, L'Amphithéâtre 3000 supports the production’s live orchestra, animated backdrops, and rapid costume changes that unfold seamlessly before your eyes. For us as a venue, hosting this production means activating every facet of our technical capabilities—from calibrated lighting that amplifies color palettes to sound balancing that allows Eastern and Western instruments to resonate with warmth and clarity. Lyon’s diverse cultural audience has long embraced performances that unite tradition and innovation, and this engagement promises a vivid, immersive evening that does exactly that.

What the Tournée 2027 brings to Lyon

Shen Yun’s artistry is distinguished by a yearly program that renews choreography, music, and stagecraft, and the Tournée 2027 continues that tradition with fresh story-based dances alongside spirited ethnic and folk suites. Audiences can anticipate original compositions performed by a live orchestra that blends Eastern timbres—such as the erhu and pipa—with the depth of a Western symphonic ensemble. The company’s signature animated backdrops expand the stage into mythic landscapes and imperial courts, while costume designs reveal exquisite detailing inspired by dynastic dress and regional cultures. Vocal soloists trained in bel canto technique frequently provide reflective interludes that complement the kinetic storytelling, allowing the energy of the dance to ebb and flow with moments of poetic stillness. As a company, Shen Yun remains active on international stages season after season, refining its vocabulary of leaps, spins, and tumbling techniques while exploring new narrative textures drawn from classical literature, folk traditions, and legends. For L'Amphithéâtre 3000, the production’s scale aligns naturally with our architecture: the stage depth accommodates large formations and intricate diagonals, and our rigging facilitates rapid scenic transitions without interrupting the arc of the performance. The result is a cohesive journey through aesthetics, history, and music—crafted anew for this touring season and presented in conditions that let every detail breathe.

Our teams at L'Amphithéâtre 3000 have prepared an experience that serves both the artistry onstage and the comfort of our audience. The hall’s acoustic design highlights the nuance of the live orchestra, from delicate solo passages to full-ensemble swells that underpin dramatic moments. The layout ensures strong visibility for complex patterns—the unison of sleeves in flight, the precise alignment of footwork, and the storytelling that unfolds through gesture and expression. The production’s color-rich costumes and lighting palettes benefit from our calibrated projection surfaces and high-resolution backdrop integration, reinforcing the illusion of traveling through eras and regions. We encourage attendees to arrive with time to settle and take in the ambiance of the space before the curtain rises; the performance rewards attentive viewing, with layers of detail in choreography, music, and visual design. Whether you are discovering the company for the first time or returning to see what new program elements Tournée 2027 brings, this engagement underscores why our venue is a trusted host for high-caliber dance and music events in Lyon. By pairing Shen Yun’s evolving repertoire with the technical strengths of L'Amphithéâtre 3000, we look forward to offering a singular evening that celebrates artistic excellence and the shared pleasure of live performance.