Quais du Polar is the unmissable event for all lovers of detective novel, black literature, thriller, detective novel, spy novel etc. Literary Salon established in Lyon Since 2005, it has offered a rich and diversified experience for all readers.

Take advantage of Literary Encounters with renowned authors, workshops and masterclasses, Signings with your crime writers favorites, literary cruises, of Movies with a selection of the best of the Thriller cinema, our Great Investigation in the City of Lyon, and many others Cultural events…

The 21st edition of the Quais du Polar international festival will take place from 4 to 6 April 2025 in Lyon.

The festival is aimed at all audiences: readers of detective novels, amateur detectives, news enthusiasts, cinephiles in search of thrills, curious walkers, citizens attentive to the way the world works, lovers of parties and encounters, fans of graphics and comics, escape game enthusiasts… Big or small, alone, with friends or family, day or night: everyone has an appointment at the Quais du Polar!

The main venues of this literary event in Lyon are the Hôtel de Ville (Lyon 1st), the Palais de la Bourse and the Chapelle de la Trinité (Lyon2nd), it is in these three places that you will find the majority of our literary meetings.
Cultural partners located in the city center of Lyon or in the area can also host meetings with the authors of noir novels invited by Quais du Polar.

The vast majority of cultural events organised at the Quais du Polar are free and free to access within the limit of available places.
For the few paid events (in partner venues) or by reservation, go to the event page to find out all the details of the event. Ticketing.

True to its desire to be an event open to all, the Quais du Polar festival has decided to create the Quais Solidaires project.
The festival is strengthening its accessibility to people with disabilities (PRM, deaf and hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired, mental and psychological disabilities, etc.).
Various actions are offered each year: presentation of books in large print, conferences offered in French Sign Language, film screenings in audio description, etc.

Contact us for all the modalities: polarpourtous@quaisdupolar.com

Find the program of the next edition of Quais du Polar at the Lyon Tourist Office, Place Bellecour Lyon 2e, and at our main venues throughout the festival.
The program will be broadcast on our partner venues from mid-March 2025.
Please get closer to the premises and ask them about the availability of the program before going there.

The Quais du Polar program will also be available for download and viewing on our website and on the Fest app from March 2025.

Professionals wishing to participate in polar professional meetings must apply for a Polar Connection accreditation.
Cela leur donnera accès au Thriller Professional Program organized by the festival, including meetings and round tables with professionals from the book industry.
More information and how to obtain accreditation are available on the dedicated page of the Quais du Polar website.

The Great Investigation is a captivating urban investigation that will take you through the streets of Lyon, a cultural outing Ideal for discovering or rediscovering the city!
The survey is free and open to all, without registration.
A time slot in French Sign Language is also available for deaf people.

Find the investigation booklet and more information on the dedicated page of the website.