Queen Club Lyon
LGBTQ+ club · Terreaux · Lyon
Practical info
3 Rue Terme, 69001 Lyon, France
- Entry
- Around €10, depending on the evening
- Getting there
- Metro line A or C (Hôtel de Ville – Louis Pradel station)
- Vibe
- LGBT+ audience and allies; a line-up featuring house, pop, electro, disco and Afro house
Opening hours
- Monday to ThursdayClosed
- Friday and Saturday23:00 – 05:00
- SundayClosed
Hours are indicative. Please check with the venue.
Two nights, two styles
The Queen Club opens its doors on Fridays and Saturdays from 11.00 pm at the foot of the Pentes, right next to Place des Terreaux. Fridays feature Afro house, deep house and pop remixes, alongside scripted drag shows. The venue stays airy for longer and attracts regulars and performance enthusiasts alike. Saturdays change the tempo with mainstream pop, disco-house and party anthems on a packed dancefloor. The 18–28 age group makes up the vast majority of the crowd, with a well-established gay and queer audience as well as a strong presence of allies.
How the night unfolds and entry
The club takes over from the Presqu’île’s night-time events once the bars close. The crowd builds up from 1 am on Rue Terme, and the dance floor is in full swing between 1.30 am and 4 am. To ensure a smooth entry, security staff ask that you remain calm whilst queuing on the pavement and screen large groups of men to preserve the queer space. As for style, opt for smart clubbing attire – sequinned or openly queer – and leave your sportswear at home.
Good to know
Regulars recommend arriving between 11.00 pm and 11.45 pm to get in quickly, drop your things off at the cloakroom and have your first drink at the bar before the 1.30 am rush.
Layout
The club has an indoor, glass-enclosed smoking area, which is handy for avoiding having to go back out onto the sloping pavement. However, this area fills up quickly at peak times. There are one or two steps at the entrance, and the venue is not wheelchair accessible. In the middle of the night, you should also expect a bit of a queue when heading to the bar or the toilets.
What people tell us
Feedback from regulars describes a centrally located venue that’s very handy for keeping the party going after the bars on the Pentes have closed. We’re told that Fridays offer a more relaxed atmosphere, sought after for its authentic drag shows and Afro-house beats. On Saturdays, a dense, party-loving crowd gathers to dance to pop and disco hits. Several accounts note that it becomes difficult to move around from 1.30 am onwards, particularly around the toilets or the glass-walled smoking area, which fills up quickly. The security team is described as vigilant in upholding the venue’s queer ethos.
Based on feedback received by the Agenda LGBT team
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Upcoming dates
- Fri 9 Oct23:00 → 05:00€10
- Sat 10 Oct23:00 → 05:00€10
- Fri 16 Oct23:00 → 05:00€10
- Sat 17 Oct23:00 → 05:00€10
- Fri 23 Oct23:00 → 05:00€10
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- Sat 24 Oct23:00 → 05:00€10
- Fri 30 Oct23:00 → 05:00€10
- Sat 31 Oct23:00 → 05:00€10
- Fri 6 Nov23:00 → 05:00€10
- Sat 7 Nov23:00 → 05:00€10
FAQ
What time is best to arrive to avoid a wait?
Turn up between 11.00 pm and 11.45 pm as soon as the club opens. The queue on Rue Terme starts to get longer around 1.00 am, as nearby bars close, and the dance floor is at its busiest between 1.30 am and 4.00 am.
What is the difference between Friday and Saturday?
Fridays focus on Afro house and deep house, with visually stunning drag shows and a more spacious venue. Saturdays switch to pop, disco-house and big party anthems in front of a packed house.
What are the prices charged at the entrance and at the bar?
Entry usually costs between €10 and €15, with the first drink included. At the bar, expect to pay €4 to €5 for a soft drink, €6 to €9 for a beer and €10 to €12 for a glass of spirits with a soft drink. The cloakroom costs €2 to €3 per item (make sure you have cash).
What’s the best dress code to ensure you’re allowed in without any problems?
There’s no strict dress code. Clubbing outfits, smart streetwear, sequins or a boldly queer look are all perfectly fine. Avoid tracksuits or sportswear, and arrive in a small, quiet group to respect the venue’s atmosphere.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility is very challenging. The entrance from Rue Terme has one or two steps; there are slight changes in floor level inside; it gets very crowded from 1.30 pm onwards; and the toilets do not meet accessibility standards for people with reduced mobility.
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