Halle Tony Garnier

Halle Tony Garnier
The hall in February 2019
Map
Address20 Place docteurs Charles et Christophe Mérieux
69007 Lyon, France
Location7e arrondissement, Gerland
Coordinates45°43′47.60″N 4°49′29.80″E / 45.7298889°N 4.8249444°E / 45.7298889; 4.8249444
Public transitLyon tramway Lyon tramway#Line T1 Halle Tony Garnier
OwnerCity of Lyon
Capacity17,000 (standing)
5,000 seated
Construction
OpenedJanuary 1988 (1988-01)
Renovated1999–2000
Construction cost18 million
ArchitectTony Garnier
Website
Venue website (in French)

The Halle Tony Garnier is an arena and concert hall in Lyon, France. It was designed by Tony Garnier in 1905. Originally a slaughterhouse, the building was renovated in 1987 and opened as a concert hall in 1988. With a standing capacity of nearly 17,000, it is the third biggest venue in France after the Accor Arena and Paris La Défense Arena.[1]